Sun Lakes Friends of the Library has lined up six authors for their free event on Nov. 8. All authors are Arizona based whose writings are a mix of genres, styles, plot periods, and locations. Come and welcome our guests Donis Casey, Laurie Fagen, Sandra Givens, Margaret Morse, Karen Odden, and Betty Webb. The program…
October 2023
October 2023, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Garden Club News
Jason Struthers will be the featured presenter at the Tuesday, Oct. 17, meeting. He obtained a doctorate in veterinary medicine and a master’s in anatomic pathology. He worked at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom for one year. In 2016 he joined Midwestern University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Glendale, Ariz. As a tenured associate professor, he…
October 2023, Generals
Dementia Friendly Sun Lakes Action Team Meets for the First Time
In September of 2022, when Sun Lakes was officially designated as a Dementia Friendly Community, co-chairs Sheryl Keeme of Neighbors Who Care and Elaine Poker-Yount of East Valley Memory Café began looking for like-minded individuals to join the Dementia Friendly Sun Lakes (DFSL) Action Team. Over the last year, those individuals stepped up, and on…
October 2023, Generals
Back by Popular Demand: Jesse Washington
Vocalist Jesse Washington will present his Fifth Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Vocal Musicale Concert on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. The 2023 event will feature Jesse, along with his special guest Sam Rogers, “The Blues Man.” The Musicale will include gospel, contemporary gospel, classical, blues, R&B, showtunes, and patriotic songs for your entertainment pleasure. Jesse has…
October 2023, Clubs & Classes
Card Makers to Meet in October
The Sun Lakes Card Makers will hold their regular monthly meeting on Oct. 18 at 1 p.m., in the Arts & Crafts Room of Sun Lakes Country Club 1. The theme for October will be Halloween and Thanksgiving cards. For those interested in joining us, we are an advanced group of card makers interested in…
Generals, October 2023
AAUW Brings Together Members and Friends to Support Women and Girls
Mary Kenny, AAUW Member/Volunteer The AAUW (American Association of University Women) Southeast Valley Branch will welcome back members and friends with an afternoon social on Oct. 16. Members are encouraged to invite their friends and neighbors who may be interested in joining the organization. The Southeast Valley Branch’s 2023-24 activities will continue to further its…
October 2023, Religion
Devorah Hadassah Events for October and November
For information on attending our events, please contact Eliana Bar-Shalom at 860-377-7126 or [email protected]. The third Monday of each month is our Out to Lunch. We meet at a different restaurant each month for good food and conversations. The second Wednesday of each month is our book group, called Literary Ladies, on Zoom at 1:30 p.m.…
October 2023, Generals
Mulligans’ First Annual Charity Golf Tournament
On Aug. 23 Mulligans in Sun Lakes Country Club held its first Charity Golf Tournament. One hundred four golfers participated in the event. Mulligans raffle tickets and 50/50 tickets were sold to raise additional donations. Hamburgers were served afterwards, and fun was had by all. The event raised $4,895 for St. Luke’s Hospital. Shannon D’Ambra,…
October 2023, Generals
Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information
Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner: Oct. 15 through Dec. 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 who are trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic…
Clubs & Classes, October 2023
Julie’s Fitness Classes
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for…