Welcome back, snowbirds! It’s time to start thinking again about the most fun and relaxed golf league in the area. Although the league season does not officially start until the first Thursday in January, we are planning a Meet and Greet at the home of Mary Harper on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. It…
Category: November 2023
Generals, November 2023
Rotary Club Holds Raffle for Book Gifting Project
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) supports many educational opportunities within the East Valley. One is the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL). Since launching in 1995, DPIL has become the premier early childhood book gifting program in the world and has mailed over 200 million free books…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
LunchBunch 1 Turns 24
Jo Schaefer On July 20 LunchBunch 1 celebrated turning 24 at an old favorite, the Olive Garden. Our very first luncheon was held at Tessa’s Tea and Treasures in Phoenix in July of 1999. At that time, our choices here were pretty much Wendy’s or McDonald’s. So we decided to venture east a bit and…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
Korean War Veterans
Rich Volpe, Chapter Commander Sometimes a little change is good, and it is nice to get back to our normal scheduling of meetings. We soon will be approaching our holiday season, which will carry us through the end of the year. Our next meeting will be held at 10 a.m. at Black Bear Diner on…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
Fun Lakers Upcoming Events
Joyce Selk We are excited that the snowbirds are coming back to join the “full-timers” in all the great things the Fun Lakers (best social club around!) has planned. Reconnect with neighbors and friends, or meet some new ones! If you are not a member, sign up today so you don’t miss a minute of…
Generals, November 2023
SLCT’s ‘Rex’s Exes’ Promises Lots of Hilarity
What are the Verdeen cousins up to now? Sweet Gum, Texas’, most unpredictable but lovable characters are cooking up loads of laughs in the soon-to-open Rex’s Exes theater production, directed by Sandy Bocynesky. The First Lady of Texas is supposed to visit Sweet Gum to choose the Yellow Rose Award recipient for which Jimmy Wyvette is a…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
Desert Threads Will Sell Quilts at Sun Lakes Bazaar
Come see the many quilted items being offered for sale on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4, at the Sun Lakes Country Club. Desert Threads quilters have been working hard this summer doing what they enjoy in order to have available many quilted items for sale at the Bazaar. The funds raised will help…
Generals, November 2023
Showing Up to Say Thanks
At a recent Open House at Cottonwood Country Club, two members of The ImproVables were able to exhibit how a portion of the recently received grant from the Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation had been used. They sported their new “uniforms,” lively colored t-shirts with the comedy group’s logo on the front and the troupe’s…
November 2023, Front Page
Robson Reserve Celebrates Multi-Million Dollar Remodel
Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes unveiled its multi-million dollar remodel of its dining room and other amenity areas during a ribbon cutting on Sept. 28. The event began with opening remarks from Executive Director Lance Williams who stated, “Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating the ribbon cutting for our remodeled dining room…
Sports, November 2023
Cottonwood Lady Niners
Bette Lu Buchanan Hey, ladies, welcome back to golf in Sun Lakes! It’s not too late to join the Cottonwood Lady Niners. Our new roster of officers includes President Minna Rasmussen, Vice President Rachelle Wilson, Secretary Lori Aaspas, and Treasurer Barb Sletto. The first day of play is Thursday, Nov. 2, at 1 p.m., following…