Category: November 2019

Wreaths Across America

Roman Martin Tempus Fugit – Time Flies. Oh, how quickly we are approaching that Saturday when we will place our Remembrance Wreaths on the graves of those heroes who have served our country in the uniformed services. There are over 2,700 veterans’ gravesites at Valley of the Sun Cemetery on Chandler Heights Road in Chandler,…

Cottonwood/Palo Verde Hosts 2 Five-star Golf Courses

Linda Caton Cottonwood/Palo Verde has two five-star private golf courses: Cottonwood, our championship course, and Palo Verde, our superior executive course. Both courses are open to all Sun Lakes homeowners. Cottonwood/Palo Verde prides itself on our exceptional customer service and well-equipped pro shops. Our organization has highly trained and motivated PGA professionals and assistants. The teaching and…

VFW Post 8053 Auxiliary promotes Americanism

Judy McFarland, Secretary, 2019-2020

Karen Shaffer The VFW Auxiliary promotes Americanism, defined as “…an unfailing love of country; loyalty to its institutions and ideas; eagerness to defend it against all enemies; undivided allegiance to the flag; and a desire to secure the blessings of liberty and posterity.” Several ways Auxiliary Post 8053 supports the Americanism Program is by celebrating…

Bring some fun and magic to your holidays – Free!

Grandparents, if you have young guests staying with you through the holidays and they’re looking for something fun to do, well, we have an event that will be right up your alley. On Friday, Dec. 27, the Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) and Cottonwood Palo Verde’s Recreation Department are planning a special day for the little…

Desert Artists are grateful

Sue Sindelar Autumn is in the air, and we in the Desert Artists Club are grateful for the bountiful blessings that our club brings to each of us in the DAC. We are grateful to have fun club members with such diverse interests and talents. We are grateful for a beautiful, light-filled space where we…

Stock up on Crystal Cards

Pat Krafcik, Virginia Diers, and Kathy Skrei show some of the holiday cards available from The Crystal Card Project.

Bobbie Reed Now is a great time to get greeting cards for the many upcoming holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s Day. And don’t forget cards for friends and family with fall and winter birthdays or anniversaries. Crystal Cards offers a wide variety of greeting cards that will be on sale the following…

Fun Lakers Club News – November

Crowned Euchre King (Vickie Bybee) and Dog House Loser (Sharon Lawrence) from the Oct.

Bob and Vickie Bybee The Fun Lakers Club is ready for the arrival of the snowbirds with many exciting events planned for the next several months. There’s something for everyone! Become a member or try one of the events as a non-member. You definitely will meet new friends. Come join us for the Fun Lakers…

African American Association. annual Christmas Party

Sandra Humes, Publicity Chair The African American Association of Sun Lakes’ annual Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in the Oakwood Ballroom from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Our featured entertainment for the evening is the band Silhouette, a vibrant and versatile band specializing in Jazz, Motown, and contemporary music. Silhouette has…

Desert Navy Club’s meeting on November 15

Richard Volpe We’re extending an invitation to you to visit with us at our next meeting on Nov. 15 in the Lakeview Room located in the SunBird Community Center. The meeting starts on time at 11 a.m. and moves along quickly, with our guest speakers always having topics of interest. Our club maintains a schedule of meetings…