The Sun Lakes Doll Club is looking for donations of soft rag dolls like the Cabbage Patch doll, stuffed bears and other soft toys, the 18-inch American Girl-style doll, and Barbie dolls. We take what is worn, and after a day at our spa, turn her into something wonderful. We have a growing Doll Repair…
Category: October 2024
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Restless Minds Is Back
This free-thinking group meets once a month for an in-depth, lively discussion on any and all topics, ranging from serious to more frivolous. Our group meets in the Sewing Room at Oakwood on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. No membership is required. Just come and enjoy a lively discussion with open-minded,…
October 2024, Religion
Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
The season’s first meeting of the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will take place on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel House. Our speaker will be Mr. Jody Crago from the Chandler Museum. He will speak about Death and Diamonds, the inspiring true story of Samuel Soldinger who survived seven Nazi concentration…
October 2024, Generals
Board Games, Card Games, Word Games
Karen Vollis Do you enjoy playing a variety of games? We have separate tables for playing strategy/board games, card games, dice games, party games, or word games. We can teach you how to play, or you can teach us your games! We play games in Oakwood, Sun Lakes, but can schedule an event at your…
October 2024, Sports
Tennis Tip from Coach Kwong
Kwong Young I grew up on the East Coast in PA. No, not in Pennsylvania, but in Manhattan, N.Y. (Park Avenue). No, I wasn’t rich! Fortunately, my parents had the means, but I didn’t have a single nickel to my name. Living in the urban jungle near the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, I was amazed at…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Stop! Don’t Answer That Call!
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Unsolicited contact, whether through phone calls, emails, or text messages, is often the first step in many scams. Scammers rely on surprise and deception, making unsolicited contact a powerful tool to catch their intended targets off guard. Understanding this tactic is crucial for protecting oneself against various fraudulent schemes.…
October 2024, Sports
Niners August Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity August brings the dog days of summer. The Romans called August venerable, noble, and majestic. The Romans never played August golf in Arizona where we call it steamy, sticky, and sweaty. Sad News: Having been a Niner since 1999, I was lucky to have met and played golf with a few of…
October 2024, Generals
SLCT Giving Away Good Stuff at HOA Community Days
Look for the colorful costumes of Children’s Theatre cast members, some of The ImproVables folks, and Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) T-shirt wearers to find SLCT’s table, and enter to win a variety of fun prizes! Tickets to productions, gift cards, a beautifully crafted centerpiece for your holiday décor, and more will be raffled off,…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group – October 2024
Book or Movie First? Barbara Schwartz This is a very important question for all of us. Which is better to do: read a book or watch the movie made from the book? First case in point: I recently read a very interesting and somewhat captivating book called Lessons in Chemistry. It was easy reading and…
Generals, October 2024
Parli Italiano?
Nora Jones Would you like to speak Italian and meet others who enjoy speaking it? Whether you are a native speaker or someone who wants to brush up on your Italian, come join us for friendly conversation. We meet every Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 5:30 p.m. from October through May at the Cottonwood Country…