Linda Caton Water volleyball, a “Refreshing Splash,” has returned to the Cottonwood pool. It is intended to provide a cool and undemanding water activity and allow for ease of socializing and community-building. During the six-month trial phase, it is for Cottonwood Palo Verde residents only. It is currently scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 3:30…
Category: October 2019
Generals, October 2019
Meet the new directors on the board of the CWPV Foundation
The Cottonwood Palo Verde Foundation now has a full complement of nine directors! The foundation’s board of directors is composed of members from all phases of Sun Lakes: Sun Lakes Country Club, Cottonwood, IronOaks, and Palo Verde. All the members sincerely care about improving the quality of life for our mature residents in Sun Lakes…
Front Page, October 2019
Construction nearing completion on Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Activity Center
Anne Montgomery Have you been wondering what was being built on the southeast corner of Riggs Road and Robson Blvd.? What you see is a “what-if?” dream project becoming a completed reality. When the CWPV Fitness Activity Center has its Grand Opening in November, it will be nearly five years to the month when the…
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
“For the Love of Purple”
Glenna Reeves Congratulations to our very own Diana Jones, Chairman of our Opportunity Quilt Committee, along with Sue Bruner who did the exquisite longarm quilting. She and several other members quilted the Opportunity Quilt in blue colors and liked the pattern so much she used it to create her very own “For the Love of…
Generals, October 2019
Medicare, Medicaid, and related benefit information
Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner – October 15 through December 7. Start thinking about any changes to your coverage you might want to make. Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information…
Generals, October 2019
High Holidays schedule for Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Doris Codkind, Publicity The Sun Lakes Jewish Community begins the High Holidays with the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the New Year of 5780, and culminates on Yom Kippur. SLJC is an active congregation with members of all ages who come from various communities in the area. Tradition and prayer are woven into our services by…
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
Fit and Fun Health Group
Susan Reynhout Keeping healthy is a worthwhile goal at any age. As you get older, it can get trickier. You might not be burning calories like you did when you were younger, but you can still become healthier. The golden rules still apply: Burn more calories than you eat or drink. Eat more veggies, whole…
Generals, October 2019
New Adventures in Learning: Fall Semester begins for New Adventures
Catherine Hammond Fall Semester for New Adventures in Learning, a lifelong-learning program affiliated with Chandler-Gilbert Community College, began on September 30 and will continue until December 13, 2019. Classes and events include lectures, roundtable discussion groups, a computer class, field trips, and a special event. The lecture classes introduce a wide range of topics. Here…
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
Shalom Hadassah Highlights!
Doris Codkind, Publicity Brought back by popular demand — our potluck lunch! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon on October 15 at noon for a potluck lunch at the home of Barbara Silverman (you will get the address and directions when you make a reservation). This was a great event last year and enjoyed by all…
Generals, October 2019
Why take an art class?
Jean Anderson There are several reasons to sign up for classes. You learn something new to keep your brain going, it’s social, and it’s a great way to make friends. We all yearn to be creative, and it will make you happier when you do something creative. Most people come because they know they won’t…