Our organization is always looking for help and would be thrilled if anyone could come forward and lend a helping hand. We welcome new members anytime to bring new ideas and new crafts. Men are always invited as volunteers to help the ladies get our Bazaar and fundraising activities off the ground. Here are a…
Category: December 2024
Clubs & Classes, December 2024
Best Blessed Breakfast
It’s time to say goodbye to this year’s safari hunt for the Best Blessed Breakfast for the men at First Baptist Church Sun Lakes (FBCSL). The Men’s Ministry braved feverish temperatures, battled a slew of wild animals, and beat their way through the concrete jungle to bag the elusive prey—the Best Blessed Breakfast in town.…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
Desert Valley Veterans
Commander Rich Volpe Our commander would like to take a moment to give a word of thanks for the large turnout at our last meeting and for the support we receive as we start a new chapter in our role of supporting veterans in need. Also noted is appreciation for those who volunteered their time…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
Italian American Club News
Steve Ambroso, SLIAC President Ciao! The Sun Lakes Italian American Club (SLIAC) will be having our first meeting of 2025 on Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Oakwood ballroom, next to Stone & Barrel restaurant. Our speaker will be Giovanni Triscornia from Ethics Wines who will be talking about his specialty: Italian wines! Doors open at…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
Scandinavians Love Christmas
Join in the celebration of Christmas on Dec. 8 when Scandinavian friends and family celebrate Christmas with the Scandinavian Club. Come to an Open House in the afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at the home of Carolyn Hawkins where 500 Santas are displayed for your viewing. The address for this holiday event is 10011…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Christmas Ball December 15
John Yu Welcome to our Sun Lakes Christmas Ball. The Sun Lakes Dinner and Dance Venue is featuring the Midnight Moon pop and country band from 5 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sun Lakes San Tan Ballroom on Sunday, Dec. 15. Enjoy your Sunday evening with the music of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, along…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
Republican Club—No December Meeting
Carolyn McCorkle The Sun Lakes Republican Club (SLRC) would like to provide this courtesy notice to our members, regular guests, and friends that there will be no meeting on Dec. 11. Instead, we will be enjoying a delicious prime rib dinner, celebrating, and dancing to the fabulous live music of entertainer Harry Mathews at our…
Clubs & Classes, December 2024
Desert Threads
Cindy Templeton Recently, Desert Threads Community Service was asked by member Jody Edwards if we would send some of our charity quilts to Asheville, N.C., for hurricane relief victims. Jody’s niece April (our contact who lives in the Asheville area) received two boxes of quilts from Desert Threads. Once received, April will drop them off…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
Agave Quilt Guild
Mary La Tourelle As quilters, we know all about color, value, design, and pattern, but selecting the right notions is also important. Our November speaker, Jennifer Johnson, owner of A Quilter’s Oasis in Mesa, provided insights for selecting the right needles and thread. She used visuals of giant 3D printer-generated needles to show the differences.…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
Aero Club to Hear About Pioneers of the Air
Gary Vacin Pioneers of the Air will be the topic of a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on Monday, Dec. 16, at the Cottonwood Country Club Lecture Hall. The session will begin with camaraderie at 6:30 p.m. followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Our speaker…