The new Sun Lakes Instrumental Ensemble is in rehearsal for the upcoming presentations at venues in the community. Their programs include Broadway showtunes, patriotic and movie music, a few light classics, and other numbers, which may include a bit of jazz. The ensemble has a program of special music for the upcoming holiday season as…
Mary Kenny The AAUW (American Association of University Women) Southeast Valley Branch’s upcoming meeting on Nov. 20 will feature guest speaker Carol Maas, Deputy Voter Registrar for Maricopa County. Carol is a Sun Lakes resident since 2006 after living in Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Los Angeles. She retired in 2019 and keeps busy with…
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Men’s Club held a food drive for Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank on Sept. 24 and 25. The total amount of food collected weighed 504 pounds. Thank you to everyone who donated food for your generosity and to the Men’s Club who donated their time collecting the food at the Chapel…
Debbie Lockard, Communication Director Hello everyone, I hope everyone had a great summer and is ready for a fun-filled winter in Sun Lakes. It’s that time of year to touch base with everyone on renewing their pickleball dues. Mary sent out an email about dues being due by Oct. 31. Please get those in the…
Susan Gottschalk The first 2023 Community Open House was held on Oct. 7 at Cottonwood, and the second Open House was held on Oct. 14 at Sun Lakes Phase 1. We enjoyed meeting many prospective Lady Putters, and it was a great opportunity to share our club news and rules. The Sun Lakes Lady Putters…
Jan Bobbett When I’m looking through our shelves for a new read, I check for the author’s name (of course) and my preferred font size, etc. Next, I read some of the text to see whether the writing style and content feel comfortable. Then I turn to pages just before page 1 and check to…
Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, in Sun Lakes, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. November Events: Registration is required, and space is limited.…
Barbara Schwartz There are many ways of giving. You can give a gift; you can make a gift; you can give of yourself; you can give your respect, you can give your love; you can give your life. This is the day after Memorial Day, and I wish to address the art of giving one’s…
Harry Huckemeyer After a busy and successful month coming off one of our best multi-day events, the Short Line Model Railroad Club is moving on to an exciting road to the holidays with many opportunities for all to appreciate. Many visitors, families, and friends will be arriving to enjoy the good weather and all that our…
It’s that time of year again—time to start taking Tap Dance lessons and join in the fun. Lessons will be on Friday afternoons from 1 to 2:30 p.m. There is no commitment—pay as you go. Classes are held in the Dance Room at Cottonwood. All levels are welcome. You’ll be enjoying yourself so much that…