Sun Lakes Italian-American Club News Steve Ambroso Ciao! The Sun Lakes Italian–American Club (SLIAC) will be having a dinner meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Oakwood Ballroom, next to Stone and Barrel Restaurant in Sun Lakes. Doors open at 4:45 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., and the topic will be “A Salute to America’s…
Category: November 2026
Clubs & Classes, November 2026
African American Association of Sun Lakes; Meet the Board

Fifteen years ago, Sonda Giles and her husband went looking for a community with real amenities—and Sun Lakes won them over. They’d spent 36 years in California’s Bay Area (Sonda was raised in Denver, Colorado) before making the move. Then, 11 years ago, came the invitation that changed everything: a party hosted by AAASL. “We’ve…
Clubs & Classes, November 2026
Chess Club
Arthur Fink We are a “Coffee House Vibe” group that meets every Saturday from 9.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room (A-8) in the Cottonwood County Club. There is no cost and no membership or residency requirement. All playing strengths are welcome. Chess sets are provided as well as chess clocks…
Clubs & Classes, November 2026
Cheers Social Group Activities

Cheers Trip Opportunities Several Cheers members took advantage of the events down in Tombstone to spend a day in the famous town. This was one of Free Spirit’s Day Tours. Some members visited California with several spending time in San Diego. Many members are returning from wherever they spend their summers. Many continue having strong…
Clubs & Classes, November 2026
Cheers Singles Group
Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 170 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…
Clubs & Classes, November 2026
Sun Lakes Apple Club
Marilyn Conner Hi Apple Device Users, Our next class presented by Sidney Sexton is on Monday Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. at the Cottonwood CLC. It will cover: free video editing software application for Apple Devices. Edit video, enhance audio, and add effects, for your phone, iPad, etc. Just go to our website, www.sunlakesappleclub.com, to…
Clubs & Classes, November 2026
History of the Camera

Dan Dragoon Photography has been around a long time. Family albums show grandparents, and earlier generations. There are published photos of Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglas, Paris, and the Egyptian pyramids dating to the 1840s. In fact, cameras date back over 2,000 years, used first to assist painters, then modified to expose film, as the chemistry…
Clubs & Classes, November 2026
Low Vision Support: November 11: Veterans Day
Linda M. Horton Welcome! Our Low Vision Support Group meets from 9 to 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in the Third Floor Game Room of Robson Reserve. We will learn about the many skills and tools available as you lose your vision, including services available to veterans. You and your significant…
Clubs & Classes, November 2026
Join Us for Fun and Beneficial Kinetic Karate Classes Now!
What It Is: Kinetic Karate generates movement that creates energy in our muscles and joints. It can safely be enjoyed at every age and results in a better quality of life. What It Is Not: Fighting, aggressiveness, or making contact with others. The benefits of a dynamic, energetic, and safe karate program are: * Strengthens the entire…
Clubs & Classes, November 2026
Restorative Yoga for Digestive Health

Elise Ratliff As we head into the holiday season, which usually involves more eating and drinking than usual, set yourself up to feel good by doing some simple Restorative Yoga poses each day. Better yet, add a class (or two) into your current workout routine. Restorative Yoga for digestion involves gentle, supported poses that stimulate…
