Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the new Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m., and now also Wednesdays at 8 and 9 a.m.! For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area.…
December 2021
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Ladies Chit and Chat Group Holiday Party December 8
The Ladies Community Chit and Chat Group will be holding their Christmas Party on Dec. 8 at The Park at Cooper Creek, at 901 S. 94th Street, in Chandler. Registration starts at 10:45 a.m., the program will begin at 11 a.m., and the meal will be at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is asked to bring an…
Sports, December 2021
Introduction to Pickleball for Cottonwood Palo Verde Residents
Paul Nichol Curious about pickleball? Here is your opportunity to find out what all the fun is about. On Dec. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cottonwood pickleball courts, the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club-Cottonwood will conduct an introductory clinic for residents of Cottonwood and Palo Verde. Paddles and balls will be provided. All…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Desert Navy Wishes You All a Happy Holiday Season
Richard Volpe Our normal December club meeting will be taking a backseat this month, as our club will be sharing its time with its membership and guests, celebrating with an annual holiday get-together with dinner locally. The time is set for 1 p.m., and the restaurant is the Oasis Bay located at 2100 S. Gilbert…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Join Us For Bridge
Regain your confidence before searching out a regular bridge group. Come join us on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon, as we practice bridge and learn a new thing or two. This is a walk-in game, and everyone is invited. Bring a deck of cards and a sweater. For more information, call 406-581-4566.
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Restless Minds Topic: Exploring Generosity
December is the season for sharing—by far the most active month for charitable giving. Americans are generous in donating both money and volunteer services. Even during the pandemic, charitable giving was up five percent in 2020. At its December meeting, the Restless Minds discussion group will consider the role and implications of philanthropy in our…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Join Our Advanced Spanish Conversation Group
Are you a Spanish speaker and would like to practice your Spanish? This group is for you! Join us every Thursday, from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in Cottonwood Meeting Room A-2, behind the Cottonwood Library. We are a fun, welcoming group. Sun Lakes residency is not required. Please contact Dianne Zimmerman at 480-401-8315 for additional…
Generals, December 2021
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Held Successful Drug Take Back Event
The National Oct. 23 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Drug Take Back was amazing! The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse collected two trash can-sized boxes full of pills weighing about 150 pounds. This is a national event sponsored by the DEA. Nationwide, there were 4,276 participating agencies at 4,982 collection sites, who collected a total of 744,082…
Generals, December 2021
The Price of Food Is Soaring, and Matthew’s Crossing Is Making Up the Difference
Ellen Engel “Finish your food. There are people in China who do not have food and are hungry right now.” Have you heard a version of this or been the culprit of saying it? I heard this from my mother during World War II. She mentioned China and other countries. As a child, you were…
Generals, December 2021
Semi-Annual Community Shred Event Honors Fallen Hero
The semi-annual community Shred-a-Thon safely destroyed thousands of sensitive documents for Sun Lakes residents on Saturday, Oct. 30, but that wasn’t the most meaningful number of the day. Over $2,000 was donated by Sun Lakes community members, local businesses, and the Sun Lakes Posse to honor fallen MCSO deputy Juan Ruiz, who was killed in…