Category: November 2023

Sun Lakes Chorale        

Yvonne Orlich People don’t sing because they are happy. People are happy because they are singing. This is certainly true of the singers with the Sun Lakes Chorale. When we meet weekly to rehearse, the air is electric with lightheartedness, happiness, and camaraderie. It is the place where we can set our trials and tribulations…

Softball Player Profile: Dan Ziccarelli

Larry Wolfe This guy makes the Energizer Bunny look like Eeyore! To say that Dan Ziccarelli is full of energy is an understatement! A native of the North Side of Chicago, Dan graduated from Buffalo Grove High where he played several sports for the Bisons prior to being injured and then becoming the trainer for…

Julie’s Fitness Classes

Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for…

Winter Dinner and Variety Show—Calling All Acts!

Sun Lakes Community Theatre is pleased to announce that we are sponsoring a brand-new entertainment opportunity! The evening will include a buffet dinner and a variety of entertaining acts, along with Cornbread and Beans, a short, one-act play directed by Kate King-Turner. It will all be happening Jan. 16 and 17, 2024, in the Arizona…

Tuesday Nights Together in November

Cathy Smoot Sun Lakes United Methodist Church at 9248 E. Riggs Road hosts Tuesday Nights Together (TNT), a series of free programs, every month! Topics vary from lively and entertaining to serious and informative. A light meal will be offered for a free-will offering at 5 p.m., and the presentation starts at 5:30 p.m. Join…

Science and Technology

Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool indoors and…

Desert Navy Update

Richard Volpe As we approach the month of November, there are some changes that have been made regarding the times and location of our monthly meetings. Our next scheduled meeting is on Friday, Nov. 17. The meeting will be held at Black Bear Diner at 10 a.m. The restaurant is located at the far end…

Cottonwood Lady Billiards—Join Us this Winter

Dannette Hunnel Join us on Saturdays this winter from 9:30 a.m. to noon. No skill or equipment is needed. There is no competition and no fees. No commitments or consistent attendance is required. No scores are recorded. No partners or scheduling is needed. There are no set teams. No pool cue is required. We play…