In August of 1980 a handful of women golfers started the Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association (CLGA). The league has endured changes in the game, the league, and management while continuously providing fun and challenging games each Thursday for all levels of golfers. On Jan. 29 a luncheon was held to honor several of our longtime…
Candy Clark Our dedicated Sun Lakes volunteers will be recognized at a banquet in the Oakwood ballroom on Sunday, March 22. The event features a no-host bar at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and awards. Some tickets are still available at the Oakwood Concierge desk until March 13. Thank you to our generous sponsors of…
Ann Buckheister Producing an annual spring show is a monumental task, but the Chordaires Show Chorus is up for the challenge! The planning starts a year or more in advance with finding an appropriate venue. This year our show will be presented on March 28 at 2 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248…
The community is invited to attend Art at Sun Lakes 2026, a premier arts and crafts show and fundraiser supporting the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA) Firefighters Charities. The event will take place on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date scheduled for Saturday, March 14. The show…
Rod Badgley Pickleball players, spectators, and community supporters alike will have something to celebrate when the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club hosts its highly anticipated NIT Tournament March 2–4. This three-day event blends exciting competition, community connection, and charitable giving, making it one of the most vibrant gatherings of the spring season. Interest continues to surge,…
Second Annual Short Court Tennis Tournament Since the introduction of short court tennis in 2024 to encourage more people to try the sport, its popularity has truly soared! This sport was specifically designed for: • Tennis lovers who can no longer play on a full-size court, • Individuals with mobility limitations or those recovering from…
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Feeling good about your hiking fitness? If you hike weekly with the club, the answer may be a simple “yes.” Or maybe not, depending upon how you feel on the day of a hike. I had one of those days recently. I signed up for a bit more aggressive…
Carol Horowitz Do you remember the song “Getting to know you … getting to know all about you” from the musical South Pacific? This is the premise for LAFF (Laughter and Friendship Forever)! In an effort to promote unity and inclusiveness here within our own communities of Sun Lakes and surrounding neighborhoods, the concept for…
D.D. Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) wrapped up a dynamic and successful year with its annual Year-End Bash held Saturday evening, Dec. 27, at 5 p.m. on the patio of the Stone & Barrel restaurant. Approximately 70 members and their guests gathered for an evening of celebration, connection, and reflection. Attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres…
Bill and Jeanne Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation’s (GSLCF) Country Hoedown fundraiser event will be on Sunday, March 15, in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood Country Club. Tickets are $55 each and will be available Feb. 2 on the Foundation’s website at www.slcommunityfoundation.com. There is no limit on the number of tickets…