Sarah Auffret An organization of volunteers that managed to help thousands of East Valley school children this year, despite the pandemic, is gearing up to celebrate this achievement at a fashion show and luncheon at noon on Oct. 24 at the Holiday Inn in Chandler, 1200 W. Ocotillo Road. Members of Assistance League of East…
Come to the Chess Club. We meet in Cottonwood every Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ceramics Room (A-8). All are welcome. If you have any questions, call Arthur Fink at 480-883-9402.
Deborah Goodacre This is the story of the Clark family, a family that reaches back to the Great Migration in which Puritan families fled England, seeking religious freedom. It is indeed rare to be able to research and prove one’s line of ancestry back to the Mayflower with detailed and accurate information; however, Delphine and…
More sad news; the planned Saturday, Nov. 13 dance has been canceled. The member/guest survey concluded on Sept. 10, and results indicated an insufficient attendance forecast for the upcoming November event. Forty percent of polled members and guests indicated they “would attend the November dance based on information available at this time.” We need a…
David Zapatka Are you looking for an enriching retirement activity? Are you interested in quality exercise while having a good time? Are you interested in a social environment where you can meet friendly, fun people? Are you interested in making new friends in your community? Consider giving the fastest-growing sport in the world, pickleball, a…
Jim Wegman, Publicity July and August are gone, but the heat is still here. Keep hydrated, keep cool, and stay safe. Winners: 8/5/21 Low Net by Tee Palms. White Tee: 1st Paul Feeney, 2nd Bob Clark, 3rd (tie) Bill Pender, Lloyd Schaeffer; Gold Tee: 1st Tom Reale, 2nd (tie) Greg Wells, Jim Wegman; Silver Tee: 1st (tie)…
JoAnne Gaudioso Autumn is here, and with it comes thoughts of the holidays, family gatherings, and fun events such as football games, soccer games, and Halloween celebrations. And the change of seasons also leads us to thoughts of how we can best take care of our health as threats of seasonal illnesses and the flu…
Michael Mann Oakwood’s own Dawn Mann played in Prescott Lakes Senior Pickleball Tournament on Friday, Aug. 20, and won bronze in the Women’s 3.5 50+. Congratulations, Dawn!
Denny Steele Be sure to mark your calendar for the return of Tuesday Nights Together (TNT)! Beginning Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road (just west of the Ed Robson Library). Topics vary from light and entertaining to more serious and informing. Everyone is welcome, admission is…
Sandra Bocynesky Happy Holidays! We are so excited, we can’t wait to tell you about what is forthcoming for all of our Sun Lakes residents, families, and friends. Chordaires Show Chorus is putting on a free Christmas performance the afternoon of Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood. You won’t…