Message from the President Richard Hawkes Greetings to all: High season in Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes has arrived. It is great to see all our residents back. Welcome to our fall visitors. It is wonderful to see our many activity centers humming with folks having fun! Let me share a few highlights concerning…
November 2015
Generals, November 2015
Don’t miss Women’s Connection annual Vendor Fair and Raffle Brunch
Susan Reynhout, Publicity Chairman Excitement is in the air as Women’s Connection plans its annual Vendor Fair and Gift Basket Raffle. It’s the perfect time for a fun-filled girlfriend morning. Your favorite vendors will be there and some new ones too. Adding to the excitement this year is our fabulous gift basket raffle. Tickets will…
Clubs & Classes, November 2015
Sun Lakes Ukulele Group
Patricia Entwistle Have you visited the Cottonwood Clubhouse on a Sunday afternoon and heard some happy music and laughter coming from the Ceramics Room? It’s the Sun Lakes Ukulele Group led by Cottonwood Palo Verde resident Nancy Harrison. The group is new this year and is open to anyone in the area. We meet on…
Clubs & Classes, November 2015
“Fear” topic for restless minds
Bill Gates At the November Restless Minds meeting we willl discuss fear! The discussion will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 10, in the sewing room of Oakwood’s Arts and Crafts Center. Restless Minds is an informal discussion group open to all people with inquisitive, open minds. There are no dues or…
Clubs & Classes, November 2015
Sun Lakes Watermedia Club
Diane Hitt Come one, come all to the Sun Lakes Watermedia Club’s annual Thanksgiving show and sale on Saturday, November 28. We will be set up in the Cottonwood Courtyard from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Please stop by to visit us. There will be many varied and interesting paintings. Included will be acrylic paintings by new…
Clubs & Classes, November 2015
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
The Special Christmas Bows Jacqueline m. Ruffino-Platt What inspired me, 12 years ago, was to drive past a new shopping development in Northern Virginia one mile from my home. There in the midst of this new mall was an Arts and Crafts store which immediately caught my eye. What was my attraction and reason for…
Front Page, November 2015
Why veterans are special
Les Blaylock Veterans became veterans because they possessed the honor, bravery and patriotism that they needed, to stand up for their country. These men and women represent everything that we, as a nation, fight to protect, everything we value in life. Our honor, our liberty, our livelihood, lies with them. The biggest sacrifices veterans have…
Front Page, November 2015
Making Quite The Spectacle
You might meet them in a main street store, barber shop or church. They are not movie stars or super rich. They are neighbors, active retirees and hardworking community volunteers. It’s not all work and no play at the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club monthly eye glass cleaning in the Arts and Crafts Room at…
Generals, November 2015
SLUMC adds to performance of Christmas Cantata
The music department at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is busy preparing for the Christmas season and its popular Christmas Cantata. This year, the Chancel Choir will again be performing the cantata with a 20-piece orchestra, under the direction of award-winning music director Cris Evans. This December, they will offer a new Saturday afternoon performance,…
Sports, November 2015
PVLGA news and views
Janet Baron, Publicity Chairman We survived the second hottest summer ever; the excessive humidity added to the stifling atmosphere. October should offer some relief – enjoy. 9/01. Our summer Tuesday play (front nine) was won by Gwen Curtis and Susan Lamb, Rose Hames was the third winner in Flight 1. Flight 2 winners were Carol…