The 2024 Crystal Awards nominees have been selected. Congratulations to those who were chosen. Thanks to those of you who made the effort to complete the applications to nominate worthy community volunteers from the three Sun Lakes communities. Everyone is invited to join in honoring community volunteers at the Crystal Awards Banquet in the evening…
Category: December 2023
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Computer Booters News
Helen Seaton The Computer Booters Club will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. in the Cottonwood Computer Learning Center, at 25630 S. Brentwood Drive, in Sun Lakes. Jeff Ingersoll will give a presentation on Microsoft Office 365. It will cover how to get it, what it comes with, the pros and cons of…
Religion, January 2024
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation News and Events—January 2024
The regular monthly Shabbat service for January will be held on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. where new members of the board of directors will be recognized and retiring members will be thanked for their service. It should be noted that at the December service, Hanukkah candles were lit and Rabbi Irwin Wiener was praised…
Religion, January 2024
Religion Beyond Partisanship: A Call for Unity and Inclusivity in Places of Worship
Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ In an era where the lines of political division run deep, there’s a growing call for religion to remain a sanctuary of unity and inclusivity, transcending partisan divides. Religious institutions, revered for centuries as pillars of moral guidance and communal solace, are now at a…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Cheers Singles Group
Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 225 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…
January 2024, Sports
Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association
Judy Onken Remember Bixbie? He was the golf ball who lived in my bag and played very erratically. His only redeeming feature was that he enjoyed the company of Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association members and was delighted each week to be part of fun and laughter and friendly competition. It is with deep sorrow that…
Generals, January 2024
Crystal Cards Thanks Its Santas!
Each year we ask for gift donations to bring some Christmas cheer to those at My Sister’s Place, a Chandler domestic violence crisis center. And each year our “Santas” are so generous to support this effort. Thank you for taking the time to help. Upcoming events: • Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2…
Sports, January 2024
Don’t Fall, Don’t Drown, Don’t Walk
Peggy Martin If you are as familiar with these coaching tips as our Colleen Newman, Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) member, then you may have watched or participated in a triathlon, considered to be one of the most difficult one-day sporting events anywhere! In one day, you swim first for 2.4 miles, then bike…
Generals, January 2024
Fundraiser Beneficiaries and Sponsors
Jerry Higgins The Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) established the Bradshaw/Neu Tennis Tournament as the fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Chandler and Neighbors Who Care. In addition to the tournament fees, raffle sales, and donations by the spectators, a lot of the fundraiser’s success is due to many generous sponsors. CTC is excited…
Features, January 2024
In Passing – January 2024
Charlotte Ann Bell It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Charlotte Ann (Sabo) Bell, who left this earthly life peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 14, 2023, just shy of her 82nd birthday. She was born on the 26th of December 1941 in…