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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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Summer semester begins at Lifelong Learning

Catherine Hammond Summer semester for New Adventures in Learning, a lifelong-learning program, runs from June 4 to July 26, 2018. The purpose of this group is to provide classes for people at or near retirement who desire to continue learning in order to enhance the quality of their lives and to meet new people. Lectures,…

Sun Lakes Jazz Fest and Dance

  If you like jazz and dancing, then get your tickets early and don’t miss one of the jazz events you will be telling your friends about for months. Phoenix Entertainment Circle, LLC, presents The Sun Lakes Jazz Fest & Dance on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at the Cottonwood Country Club in the San Tan…

Synergy at its best

  Elaine Kraemer, CWPV Foundation President There’s nothing more powerful than working together to achieve great results! The recent collaboration of our Cottonwood Palo Verde Foundation with the IronOaks Tennis Club is a prime example of this synergy. The IronOaks Tennis Club held its annual charity dinner dance on March 9, 2018. The event provided…