If you’re fascinated by the world of art and the endless possibilities it offers, the Ocotillo Artists Group is the place to be. This dynamic community brings together individuals passionate about various artistic mediums, from ceramics and sculpture to painting and jewelry, and everything in between. The Ocotillo Artists Group celebrates the diverse range of…
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Generals, September 2023
Unit Captains Information for IronOaks!
Reggie Wegman To all homeowners in IronOaks: If you are not receiving regular communications from your unit captain, please send your name, address, unit number, and email address to either of the co-chairs of the Unit Captains Committee: Molly Bergesen, [email protected], or Sharon Dankowski, [email protected]. There are 4,019 homes in IronOaks, and the easiest way…
Generals, September 2023
New Adventures in Learning: Starting Our 25th Year With a Bang!
In 1998 a small group of Sun Lakes residents began working with Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) to establish a learning-in-retirement program for adults who shared a curiosity and desire for learning. At first, they met in homes in SunBird and Sun Lakes until the CGCC campus building was ready on the corner of Alma School…
Generals, September 2023
Non-fiction Books in SLCC Library
Jan Bobbett Probably the most popular genres in our library are mysteries and thrillers. You will find hardcover and paperback books in those and other genres. But what you won’t find on our regular shelves is non-fiction. Or, more precisely, non-fiction books are kept on the non-fiction shelves behind the librarian’s desk. Limited space is…
Generals, September 2023
Local Author Panel and Meet and Greet November 8
Friends of the Library has an exciting lineup of six (yes, six!) authors for our Nov. 8 Author Panel program. How does a novelist choose and develop their stories? How do they develop their protagonists? How much research (historical, geographical, societal) is needed? Join us to get the answers, and more, with a Meet and Greet…
Generals, September 2023
Sun Lakes Chorale
Yvonne Orlich Getting ready … As August begins and summer winds down (hopefully, it can’t stay this hot forever, can it?), we at the Sun Lakes Chorale are gearing up for another season of weekly preparation leading up to the Dec. 7 Holiday Concert. We will be starting rehearsals again in September, with high hopes…
Generals, September 2023
Chordaires Prepare for the Fall Season
Linda Ryan From the Colorado mountains to the cornfields of Iowa and beyond, the Chordaires Show Chorus worked through the Internet this summer to prepare for the new season. With new officers, new members and singing assignments, and a new show to plan, there has been plenty to do. Our year runs from June 1…
Generals, September 2023
Message from the President
Leonard Horst Hello friends and neighbors! Welcome to September and the beginning of fall in the desert. It’s already cooled off in many parts of the country while we continue to bake in the desert sun! Our maintenance and golf course teams have been deeply involved in several projects, and we trust you will be…
Generals, September 2023
GriefShare at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
Judy Wismar Claycomb, Associate Pastor Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is offering an eight-week program for Grief Recovery and Support starting Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Room 4 of the Education building, 9428 Riggs Road (just west of the Ed Robson Library). The 90-minute GriefShare gatherings include a 30-minute video presentation…
Generals, September 2023
Red Cross Blood Drive September 30
The Sun Lakes Posse will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The address is 9531 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. The event will be in the meeting room, with plenty of space to comply with social distancing requirements. Here are the basic requirements to…