Category: December 2016

Christmas, Dixieland style

The Dan Reed Dixieland Hotshots

Helen Daley The Arizona Classic Jazz Society will end the year with what may be the best local holiday show of the Christmas season. The Dan Reed Dixieland Hotshots will be performing for your listening and dancing pleasure. You will hear your favorite tunes with a Dixieland flare. The term Dixieland started as a reference…

CWPV’s Inaugural Fun Walk

There were 140 Sun Lakes homeowners who joined together on Saturday, November 5 for our inaugural Fun Walk sponsored by the CWPV Foundation. After a little entertainment, Ms. Senior Arizona 2011, Sharon Friendly, beautifully sang our National Anthem. It was truly a special moment for everyone including all the tennis players as they stopped their…

Medicare open enrollment October 15 – December 7

Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts A and B, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care…

State Parties

Michigan Time to start planning for the 2017 state of Michigan Party. The date has not been set; however, targeting late February or early March. This annual party is for all Sun Lakers who once lived in Michigan and want to enjoy a great social event. We need help to organize, advertise and sell tickets.…

Calling all artists

Pat Merkle, Art at the Lakes Committee Applications are now being accepted for the 9th annual Art at the Lakes art show. This show is open to all artists. Applications are available at the Administration Offices of Cottonwood Palo Verde HOA at 25219 S. EJ Robson Blvd. on the corner of EJ Robson Blvd. and…

Halloween at Cottonwood

Funniest: (front L-R) Bill Jablonski (box designer), John Godfrey, Norma MCullough, Cathy Kinnick (designer), Dan Kinnick, Maxine Godfrey, Glen Baldwin, Shirley Claridge, John Beard and Betty Beard

What fun! Scary decorations, great costumes and perfect ribs and chicken wings! There were three categories for the costume contest. The winners are as follows: Best Couple: Shirley and Bob Trusal Scariest: Lance Bosier Funniest: Bill Jablonski (box designer), John Godfrey, Norma MCullough, Cathy Kinnick (designer), Dan Kinnick, Maxine Godfrey, Glen Baldwin, Shirley Claridge, John…

Unit Happenings

Unit 11 Board Meeting Dorothy Thurman The Sun Lakes Unit 11 Townhouse Association monthly board meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 21 at 4:00 p.m. in the Ceramics Room at the Cottonwood Clubhouse. All homeowners are invited and encouraged to attend. Unit 19 Townhouse owners Tom Stephens Mark your calendar for the following activities…

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Tucson Holiday Girlfriend Getaway December 10-11 – price is $299 pp/double, $375pp/single Travel to Tucson and shop ‘til you drop at the Fourth Avenue Street Fair which brings together 400 plus arts and crafts booths, 35 plus food vendors,…