December 2018

DAR National Day of Service

Each year on the anniversary of its founding, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrates a National Day of Service, with each chapter fielding a special project. October 11, 2018, Gila Butte Chapter visited Project C.U.R.E. to help sort and package medical supplies for shipment, stock inventory, prepare for shipments and load containers. Project C.U.R.E.…

Sun Lakes Drum Circle

  Julia Norton Well, December is here and there is no turning back. Holiday hectic times are here as well. Our October drum circle at the Veteran’s Oasis Park was a great turnout with the big Hunter’s full moon bright in the eastern sky. The evening event happened right on the full moon night. Not…

Fun Lakers Club news

  Carole Sinicki A special welcome to all of our new members who joined the Fun Lakers Club during the November Open House in SunBird. Our club is growing, and we are planning a record number of events for everyone this season. Membership remains only $12.00 per year, and if you join now, your membership…

Join the Fun Lakers for Dance Party

The Sun Lakes Dance Party, sponsored by the Fun Lakers Club, is held in the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom, always on a Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dance lesson begins 6:30 p.m. and open dance is from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Music is provided by Thaddeus Rose. Dates of future dances are as follows:…

OLNGA holds welcome coffee

Molly Bergesen OLNGA issued an invitation to all prospective golfers to come to our “welcome” coffee on Monday, November 5. Our turnout for our Welcome Coffee was beyond our expectations. There were about 17 “new to the Niners” ladies who showed up for our coffee/cookies. Some are brand-new to Oakwood, some lived here for a…

Pickleball Club social – fun on and off the courts

Pickleball players don’t just have fun on the courts, we also have fun social events. October is our Halloween social. Through the years, we have had so many outstanding costumes; a caveman and giant dinosaur, Mr. and Mrs. Big Head Trump and, of course, many witches and goblins and especially treats and prizes. JoAnn Zapatka…

Sun Lakes CC Ladies Pitch and Putt

  We welcome back all of our regular players to join us every Thursday morning beginning January 3, 2019, at the Sun Lakes Country Club Pitch and Putt course located behind the clubhouse. This is purely a relaxed social, short, 9-hole event with no strict golf rules to “get in the way” of a little…

VFW Bingo improved

  Cheri Almond Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) weekly Bingo fundraiser is getting a much-needed facelift. VFW Post 8053 in Sun Lakes has purchased a new Bingo call station and upgraded display lights. These improvements will enhance the flow and fun of the game. VFW weekly Bingo game is open to all ages 18 years…

30 years for Sunday Dance Club

John Yu For our December 16 dance, we will be entertained by our longtime favorite, The DK Orchestra. Dance your favorite dances of foxtrot, waltz, rumba, cha cha, swing and more at San Tan Ballroom (Cottonwood). There will be a dance class beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the ballroom before the class. The class will…