Category: October 2019

Cottonwood water volleyball has resumed

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…

Meet the new directors on the board of the CWPV Foundation

Jeanne Becker

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…

“For the Love of Purple”

Diana Jones with winning quilt

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…

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…

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…

New Adventures in Learning: Fall Semester begins for New Adventures

Kathie Neffenger (right) with Jean Culver (left) offer their popular art class.

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…

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…

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…