Clubs & Classes

Sun Lakes judges select national essay winner

Pictured left to right are judges Bill Forrest, Dick Nelsen and Georgia Strisik.

Toni Bolling Arizona has produced a national winner in DAR’s Christopher Columbus Essay Contest. Three Sun Lakes judges selected the winning essay for Arizona; the essay went on to capture first place at the Southwest Division level and finally took the national first place award among fierce competition. The contest showcases some of the best…

A special invitation to all residents

Evelyn Shea This is an invitation to all residents of Sun Lakes and SunBird including all art classes, art clubs and the public. The Cottonwood Clay Sculpture Class has scheduled a very special guest, local fine art photographer Deborah Silvis, on Wednesday, November 13 at 10:30 a.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramic Room 8, which is…

Cottonwood Clay Sculpture

Evelyn Shea In last month’s issue the Cottonwood Clay Sculpture class invited everyone to artist Deborah Silvis’ presentation of her photo journey through Africa and Amsterdam this summer. We’re happy to announce the date and time of Deborah’s presentation in the Cottonwood Ceramic Room (Room 8) in Sun Lakes. It will be on Wednesday, November…

Edgar Cayce Study Group

Our “Search for God” study group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Room A-2 of Cottonwood Country Club. We explore the readings of Edgar Cayce who is recognized as the greatest psychic of the 20th century and the founder of holistic healing. We strive to be healthier, peaceful, and to be one with the…

Ellie’s aerobic classes

Get in shape with Ellie Schuck!

Ellie Schuck Let me be a part of your mornings and help you get in shape. There is absolutely nothing you can do for 60 minutes that gives you more benefits than exercise. It affects every part of your body in a positive way; and the good news is you’ll probably have fun doing it.…

SL Breakfast Lions upcoming plans

Fred Giese Hi Breakfast Lions. Well, it’s October and you know what that means; fall, Halloween, winter visitors coming back, cooler weather, three Open House opportunities to get new members and spaghetti! Don’t forget the Open Houses on the first, second and fourth Saturdays of October. This is a great chance to promote the Breakfast…

AAUW: Living in North Africa

Toni Corrigan Keeley Embleton of Mesa will be the speaker at AAUW Southeast Branch meeting, Monday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sunsets Dining Room in Oakwood Country Club of Sun Lakes. Keeley is a graduate of California Lutheran University with a B.A. in English and a minor in International Relations. She loves to…

Aero Club announces 2014-2015 speakers

Gary Vacin The Sun Lakes Aero Club (SLAC) has announced its slate of speakers for the first four gatherings of the 2014-15 year. The November 17 speaker will be retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Carl Schneider, a pilot who trained at Williams Air Force Base (now Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport) and flew more than 100 missions…

Post 619 Jewish War Veterans

Jewish War Veterans exhibit at Jewish Expo

Art Sloane The members of Post 619 Jewish War Veterans in Sun Lakes will be meeting at 9:30 a.m. on October 19 in the Mirror Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club. The speaker will be Craig Remsburg who will be accompanying his son, Cory Remsburg, and telling the events that led to Cory, his…