For over 16 years, Mark Schuffletowski has been the quiet force behind the scenes at New Adventures in Learning, ensuring each semester runs smoothly and that our learners’ experiences are seamless. As the organization’s trusted database analyst, Mark has played a pivotal role in managing registrations, coordinating communications, and handling countless behind-the-scenes tasks with care.…
Medicare Open Enrollment ends Dec. 7. Personalized, objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS…
Jan Bobbett As is the case every year, there was a good turnout for the Sun Lakes 1 Open House, which gives us all a chance to meet people and sample an array of regularly scheduled events that take place during the year. Most have been available to all Sun Lakers for years. As always,…
Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) presented their fall production, Exit Laughing, on Nov. 6 through Nov. 10 in Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom. Audiences were continually laughing (and often howling) as the cast of four women and one man ably performed the comedy. The plot dealt with three women of a certain age and one woman’s…
Every Monday morning, The ImproVables comedy improv troupe of Sun Lakes Community Theatre meets in a classroom at Cottonwood to practice their improv skills. “We work on our improv skills, such as listening and being in the moment,” states Phyllis Novy, director of The ImproVables. “Not only that, but we laugh for two hours. It…
Dannette Hunnel Looking for something bright, cheery, and unique to plant this winter? Try the euryops plant. This non-invasive perennial is often available at The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and many Valley nurseries. The price is about $9 for a 2.5-quart-size plant. Pronounced YOU-ree-ops and meaning “large eye,” the euryops plant is also known as the…
Lance Williams, Executive Director Dear Sun Lakes Residents, I hope this message finds you well as you enjoy the holiday season. As you reflect on your future living arrangements, please consider some key advantages that our community offers. At Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes we continually seek to provide the highest quality of life and…
Bill Becker New Adventures in Learning (NAIL) started in 1998 when a small group of Sun Lakes residents and officials of Chandler-Gilbert Community College saw a need for a program for seniors who value lifelong learning. The program initially offered just a few classes, and by 2006, Chandler-Gilbert Community College expanded the Sun Lakes Center…
Diane Hitt The Art at the Lakes 2025 annual show is on March 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date of March 8. Last year, we had an amazing turnout of people enjoying art, and our artists said that the sales were great. We had a big raffle and food…
Ray Texeira It’s a Thursday at 1:10 p.m. in the Phoenix Room at Cottonwood, and preparations are being made for the start of the Senior Games meeting. Several conference-size tables with seating for 20 fill the room, along with spectator seating for 15 more. The team has been meeting for the past seven months. Members…