October 2023

Halloween Gala at San Tan Ballroom October 29

John Yu Sun Lakes Sunday Dance Venue presents the 2023 Halloween Music, Dinner, and Dance Gala at the San Tan Ballroom (25630 S. Brentwood Drive, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248) on Oct. 29. Doors open at 5 p.m. A special dinner menu with a great variety of choices from the Cottonwood Grill is available for order…

Word of the Month: Verso and Recto

David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow bridge player, Gayle Covey, writes, “As always, enjoyed your SaddleBrooke word column. I’ve been saying I’d send a word or two. Finally … I’m an English major and a words person. How did I not know this? It just came up in Wordle (and I thought of you!) … verso. And…

Upcoming Concerts in the Cottonwood Ballroom

David Guthrie, Recreation Manager Tuesday, Oct. 10, Rhinestone Country Rhinestone Country is a high-energy, five-piece band that ignites the stage with country’s biggest hits from the ‘70s and beyond. This concert experience is packed with tight harmonies, dueling guitar and fiddle solos, and the music of Glen Campbell, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Shania Twain, Keith…

St. Steven’s St. Vincent de Paul Conference Update

The St. Steven’s St. Vincent de Paul Conference serves neighbors in need within the parish boundaries of Price Road, Hunt Highway, Arizona Avenue, and Ocotillo Road. Our Conference focuses on providing material relief, as well as financial and spiritual support, to the poor and vulnerable. In addition to emergency services, we work to provide supportive services…

Free Practice Bridge

Free practice bridge at Cottonwood Country Club is for anyone who has played or is learning to play bridge. It takes place on Friday mornings in the Ladies’ Card Room, near the flagpole and fountain, between the library and Men’s Card Room at Cottonwood Country Club “quad.” It’s a walk-in game; you don’t need to have…

Jesus Disguised Differently?

Pastor Marvin Arnpriester

Pastor Marvin Arnpriester Mother Teresa was once asked by a novice, “How can you pick up those dirty, old, sick people on the street and wash them?” Mother Teresa replied, “Every one of them is Jesus in a different disguise.” I wonder what might change in my behavior if I could see every person I…

Meet the Candidates and Your Neighbors

Dwight Flatt, Roxy Banta, and Ellie Watland Arizona Senatorial candidate and current Congressman Ruben Gallego and Maricopa County Superintendent of Schools candidate Dr. Laura Metcalfe will highlight the Oct. 9 meeting of the Sun Lakes Democratic Club (SLDC). Those attending will also receive an update on the past Legislative Session and upcoming 2024 Session from…