Category: Clubs & Classes

Dolly Dressers and More

Beanie Babies donation

Phyllis Prysock We have adorable Beanie Babies that are waiting to be matched up with children’s books at our January meeting. Thanks to Sun Lakes resident Sue Davis for donating them. We have a need of children’s books to go with them. If you would like to donate new or slightly-used (in very good condition)…

Fit and Fun Wellness Group

Fit and Fun members at the Sun Lakes Fun Walk

Susan Reynhout, Publicity Chairman Ten of the Fit and Fun members participated together in the Sun Lakes 4th annual Fun Walk. What a great way to begin the day and show that exercise matters! In fact, staying active is especially beneficial during the holidays, as it can help keep your mind off all the foods…

Sci-Fi Club holds second meeting

Allan Levy The Sci-Fi Club held its second meeting on Nov. 14. The movie Earth vs. the Flying Saucers was screened. The book 1632 was discussed. The 1632 series, also known as the 1632-verse or Ring of Fire series, is an alternate history book series and sub-series created, primarily co-written, and coordinated by Eric Flint and published by…

Cottonwood Pool Room takes on new look

Photo by Gary Vacin

Gary Vacin The Cottonwood Billiards Room has a new look as Lucky Shot Pool Club members and other local pool players begin the fall season. * New lights over the four billiards tables * A dozen new chairs, designed to improve comfort of players and onlookers * Two new strings of scoring beads The improvements…

AAUW announces 2019 local scholarship winners

Scholarship recipient Aisha Beck

Barbara Stewart Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) announces the awarding of two college scholarships to graduates of Chandler High Schools for use at Arizona Universities. Aisha Beck from Perry High School won the $1500 Sharon Johnson Memorial scholarship. She is attending Arizona State University studying Biomedical Sciences. Jennifer Equihua…

Exercise Fun with Lesly

Lesly Holness Hi everyone, good to be back in this beautiful sunshine! Are you ready to work out and have some good ol’ rockin’ fun at the same time? This class is non-stop cardio, but low impact and high energy. I am doing two afternoon classes and two morning classes. My schedule is the same…

Sun Lakes WaterMedia Club news

The King, by Diane Hitt, exhibited by the WaterMedia Club in “Furs, Feathers, and Fins”

Rose Sumners The seasons seem to change before our eyes as we turn toward the holidays. It is hard to believe “Snow and Celebration” paintings will soon replace our autumn show, “Furs, Feathers, and Fins,” that ran, roared, and swam on our wall. As usual, some of the paintings can be purchased for your home,…