Jeff French The Palo Verde Men’s Golf Association (PVMGA) wrapped up the 2022-23 season with two fun events held around the course closings for overseeding. On Oct. 7 the men’s clubs at Palo Verde and Cottonwood teamed up for a Beat the Pros/Supers 2 Net Best Ball event at Cottonwood where seven teams were able…
Category: December 2023
December 2023, Generals
Fire Corps Volunteers Still Serving Sun Lakes Community
Brian Curry The Fire Corps volunteers of the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority are still assisting the Sun Lakes community in a variety of ways, such as teaching CCR (Cardio Cerebral Resuscitation) and providing fire inspections (by Arizona state-certified inspectors). But two programs they administer that are long running and impactful are the Home Safety…
December 2023, Generals
Is This Your Christmas Bird?
Gwen Grace Friends from Eastern United States usually send me a Christmas card with pictures of a northern cardinal amidst a snowy background. This bird is featured on Christmas cards, decorated on windows and tree ornaments during this season. The lovely red color of this bird makes it a favorite Christmas bird. The northern cardinal is…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Lions Club – December 2023
Sun Lakes Lions Help AZCEND Sun Lakes Lions Club Peace Poster Program John Peterson Lions Club International sponsors a Peace Poster competition annually. Our Sun Lakes Lions Club evaluated 16 posters from Chandler Unified School District students, ages 11 to 13. Our winner was Madison Herbert who attends Shumway Leadership Academy. Her poster will be…
December 2023, Sports
Sun Lakes Lady Putters Results
Susan Gottschalk Sun Lakes Lady Putters have just started their 17th season, and we’re looking forward to this fun weekly event. The Christmas Luncheon will be held in the San Tan Ballroom of Cottonwood Country Club on Dec. 6, with entertainment provided by the Chordaires. Many raffle prizes will be awarded to the lucky winners.…
December 2023, Generals
Ed Robson Branch Offers Free Programs for All Ages
Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. December Events: Registration is required, and space…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Friday Morning Practice Bridge
Brush up before joining a group or practice what you’re learning in class. Practice Bridge is the place to do that. We play in the Cottonwood Ladies Card Room from 10 a.m. until noon. There is no fee to play, and no partner is needed. You should bring a sweater. If you have any questions,…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Democratic Club Announces Holiday Schedule and Accomplishments
Dwight Flatt, Roxy Banta, and Ellie Watland The Sun Lakes Democratic Club (SLDC) is ending the year with its annual holiday get-together for members scheduled for Monday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Country Club. “We’ve had a great year, and this is our opportunity to count our many blessings as Americans,…
Generals, December 2023
Caregivers Corner: Finding Joy in the Journey of Caregiving
Michelle Wunsch, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC, ACM How do you find joy, balance, and peace during this holiday season? It is important to care for yourself while “giving” so much to others. As caregivers, we know what it feels like to give from a depleted vessel. This holiday season, prepare and guard yourself from absorbing…
December 2023, Generals
Red Cross Blood Drive December 19
Kathleen Miller Everyone knows how the Red Cross blood supply dwindles around the holidays. Your help is needed to ensure essential medical care is not delayed. The Sun Lakes Lions Club and Sun Lakes United Methodist Church are sponsoring a blood drive with Red Cross Blood Services on Dec. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2…