Chapter Commander Leon “Skip” Johnson Due to the continued impact that the coronavirus has had on us all, most clubs are not running at 100 percent in most parts of the country. Here in Arizona, the Korean War Veterans are also caught in that situation where meetings have been canceled and outside activities limited to…
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Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
Open House Presented by SL Writers Group Oct. 13 Please come join us for an Open House presented by the Sun Lakes Writers Group on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Arts & Crafts Room at Cottonwood Country Club. Because of the coronavirus, we would be limited to schedule 10…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
New Horizons Writers’ Group: Livestock for Needy Families
Bob Hirt As I write this story today, over 34 million families worldwide have been assisted in raising their standard of living from abject poverty to a semblance of reasonable wealth. I am referring to an organization that was started in 1944—over 75 years ago—by a very benevolent, forward-thinking dairy farmer in Indiana by the name…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Update on Sun Lakes Italian American Club
Steve Ambroso, VP, Sun Lakes Italian American Club Unfortunately, COVID-19 has put a damper on fall activities for the Sun Lakes Italian American Club (SLIAC). Due to Sun Lakes HOA rules, we will not be able to have monthly meetings and dinners for October, November, and December. If you are a member and there is…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
No SunBird Singers Christmas Concert this Year
Jim McCutcheon It was a difficult decision, but the SunBird Singers Board of Directors and the three conductors concluded that it will not be possible to prepare for and present the annual Christmas concert this December. The COVID-19 restrictions still in effect at the time of this writing do not permit the singers to begin…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Sun Lakes Aero Club Done Until January 1, 2021
Gary Vacin Hey, Sun Lakes Aero Club members and other Sun Lakers interested in any aspect of aviation: The sky is still blue, the weather is finally cooling off, the COVID-19 virus seems to be abating, and we’re hoping to get the club up and running soon. But for now, because of the virus, we have decided…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Other Card Results
Sun Lakes Wednesday Fun Bridge Group The number of new cases of COVID-19 is somewhat better than last month but still has been too high for indoor activities taking three hours. We’re waiting for Phase 1 to decide to open our room for play, and the minute that happens, those signed up for “next time”…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Apple Club Plans
Gary Bross The Sun Lakes Apple Club is anxious for new meeting and classroom guidelines to be established, even though we expect this is likely to occur later next year. We have an extensive series of classes ready on video skills, numbers, iPhone and iPad basics and intermediate, Apple Watch, genealogy, library digital tools, and…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
The Desert Navy Club Notice
Richard Volpe I believe that Labor Day around the country typically signifies the unofficial end of summer; however, somebody forgot to tell the weatherman. All of us in the area were fortunate enough to experience a healthy summer, still contending with the coronavirus situation, plus experiencing record-breaking temperatures of over 50 consecutive days with the…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Yoga: Vinyasa Style
Sheila Axtman The Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center is open, and we are doing yoga. Protocols for class size are being followed. CWPV residents can reserve a spot in a class up to two weeks ahead of time on the Cottonwood Palo Verde website. Residents of all other Sun Lakes communities can call 480-895-1776 the…