Rob Spade The planned Jan. 8, 2022, dance has been canceled. The member/guest survey concluded on Nov. 8, and results indicated an insufficient attendance forecast for the upcoming January event. Forty percent of polled members and guests indicated they “would attend the January dance based on information available at this time.” We need a minimum…
Gary Vacin The Lucky Shot Pool Club launched its 2021-22 tournament season on Nov. 1 with 29 players competing in three pockets of 9-Ball, and four pockets of 8-Ball. Eighteen players are competing in both 9-Ball and 8-Ball pockets. The round-robin tourney runs through Dec. 10. The club held its annual membership meeting on Oct.…
Bryan Newman Don’t miss Risen Savior’s annual Community Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. We held our first annual Community Christmas Concert in 2014. That year, we performed to a standing-room-only audience of about 475. In 2015 we added a second performance, and since that time, the audiences have continued…
Kick off your holiday season by attending the Sun Lakes Chorale 2021 Christmas Concert. We are working so hard to get ready due to the shortened rehearsal season, but we are well on our way to putting together a great concert to get you into the Christmas season. Join us on Thursday, Dec. 9, at…
The Wonderland of Lights Fundraiser is sponsored by the Ladies Community Chit and Chat Group. Christmas Trees were set up on Nov. 11 to Nov. 17. Bidding was Nov. 18 through Nov. 24. Tree Lighting is Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. at the location of Optum Community Center, in the building that says Optum Care.…
Susan Bliss The Friends of the Robson Library are pleased to announce the donation of $6,000 to the Maricopa County Library District. The Friends have requested that this donation be used for children’s programs at Robson, Gila Bend, and Guadalupe Libraries in the Maricopa County Library system. In acknowledging the donation, Mr. Reeder commented, “The…
Forty members of the Sun Lakes Garden Club gathered for a field trip to Berridge Nursery on Camelback. Members were met by the owner of the nursery and enjoyed touring the amazing “Seasons” display. The floral designers start decorating in June, to transform their large greenhouse. They have 33 decorated Christmas trees and other beautiful…
Sandy Applegate The Crystal Awards Committee is diligently at work putting finishing touches on the festivities honoring this year’s winners. Congratulations to all those nominated. Your service to the Sun Lakes community is greatly appreciated. Winners will be announced on or about Dec. 27. You are invited to help us celebrate the winners by attending…
For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Desert Botanical Gardens and Mill Ave. Fair Dec. 3, 2021 Price: $115 per person Visit the Tempe Festival of the Arts, one of the Top 100 Classic and Contemporary Craft Shows in the nation. Then enjoy a magical night…
Penny Petersen The tennis courts at Cottonwood are still there and running. However, the lovely “social area” that used to host luncheons, meetings, and general conversation has been disrupted. Large barriers cut off the door that led to restrooms and the two exercise facilities. It also blocked the tennis bulletin boards. So, Tennis Club President…