Do you know someone who generously gives of his or her time to volunteer to make our community a better place to live? If so, please take time to nominate that person for a Crystal Award. Anyone may be a nominator, and there are many deserving neighbors who should be nominees. This volunteer recognition was…
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Front Page, September 2018
New music director at Unity of Sun Lakes
Rev. Debbie Brown Unity of Sun Lakes is delighted to welcome Francine Alexander as its new music director. Francine comes to the Sun Lakes area from Kona, Hawaii, with her husband Jack and her Yorkie Andy, as in Raggedy Andy. After 20 years “selling spirits,” she started “selling the spirit” to use a quote of…
Front Page, September 2018
Cottonwood and Palo Verde to celebrate 40th Anniversary
On Saturday, November 17, 2018, Cottonwood and Palo Verde will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary. Festivities will take place at the Palo Verde Restaurant from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Homeowner Services. The ticket price will be $25 which includes dinner, anniversary t-shirt and…
Front Page, August 2018
Risen Savior celebrates latest campus expansion project
Bryan Newman Members of Risen Savior Lutheran Church met for a luncheon and congregational meeting on Sunday, July 8, to discuss and ratify the next step for the expansion of its Alma School Road campus. The new building will feature an additional 725-seat Worship Center and multi-purpose building, a state-of-the-art kitchen and outside patio with…
Front Page, August 2018
Ladies love lapidary
Doug Williams You’re kidding, right? Well, many folks believe that only guys cut rocks – but that is NOT the case! Indeed, the ladies of the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club really do love lapidary! Also, did you know that the Rock Club has three fully-equipped craft shops? As reported by Club Treasurer…
Front Page, July 2018
King David coming to Community Church
Doug Ross, Director of Promotion Tom Owen, a locally-based actor, will appear as “I, King David” on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Sun Lakes Community Church. Well received previously when he presented “I Joseph,” Tom is a licensed minister with considerable experience in Bible-based drama. Previously, he has starred as Jesus, the Apostle Paul,…
Front Page, July 2018
The Crystal Card Project Has Busy Summer Schedule
Bobbie Reed Sales and work sessions are continuing through the summer for The Crystal Card Project. So those of you who are here in Sun Lakes looking for activities, consider the options below to support this community effort. Help make cards – July 18 and 25. No experience is necessary. There are lots of…
Front Page, July 2018
Ladies Billiard Club Invites You To Open Play
Michelle Behanna You’re invited to play during the summer months with the members of the IronOaks Ladies Billiards Club! In a casual manner, the Ladies Billiards Club continues every Tuesday morning. The summer months offer a unique opportunity to those who haven’t played before or need to sharpen their skills. Plus, our experienced players can…
Front Page, June 2018
Pickleball Club Cottonwood donates to kids and school districts
Irene D’Aloisio, President What feels better than getting something? Giving something! And the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) is doing just that for school districts. A group of pickleball players from our Chandler area, led by Steve Manolis, USAPA Regional Ambassador, has been spending time with physical education teachers to teach them pickleball.…
Front Page, June 2018
SLUMC announces popular Summer Education Series
Bev Tarpley Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) will again host Tuesday Nights Together (TNT) in June, July and August at 6:30 p.m. in Lindsay Hall. Topics vary from light and entertaining to serious and informational. The programs last about an hour, reservations are not required, everyone is welcome and admission is free. SLUMC…