CTA Independence Campus 2nd Grade Classes Salute Our Veterans

Cottonwood Palo Verde’s Nov. 11 Veterans Day event touched the hearts of those in attendance, especially because of the heartfelt messages from the 2nd grade classes at Chandler Traditional Academy (CTA) Independence Campus. One of the most powerful and impactful ways to teach children about Veterans Day is to give them a hands-on learning experience…

Chordaires Bring Holiday Joy

The Chordaires wrapped up the year by performing at nine private celebrations in the community. The first two were events to honor Sun Lakes veterans. The first event was on Nov. 11 at Sun Lakes Country Club at the flagpole in front of the clubhouse where veterans and their spouses gathered for a program and…

Sun Lakes Chorale Winding Up Fall Season

Yvonne Orlich By the time this goes to print, we will have presented our 2024 Holiday Concert. Coverage of that will be in our next article. In the meantime, while our rehearsals wind down, we keep busy. A lot of what we do outside of weekly rehearsals involves our members volunteering. Without volunteers, we would…

Tuesday Nights Together at SLUMC

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Tuesday Nights Together (TNT) is proud to host Ken Sorensen’s inspiring lecture on Dr. King’s life and his profound commitment to freedom. Ken Sorensen is a distinguished educator with over 30 years of experience teaching history and English at the high school and college levels. Ken has…

Crystal Cards Ready for 2025

Here we go into the new year, and we’re hoping you are ready to help Crystal Cards (CC) any way you’re able. CC rejuvenates used greeting cards, sells them for $1, and donates all the money to My Sister’s Place, a domestic violence shelter in Chandler. How can you help? 1. Donate used cards (whole…

The Importance of a Low-Maintenance Lifestyle for Achieving New Year’s Resolutions

Lance Williams As the executive director of Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes, I often see how simplifying daily life can have profound benefits, especially when it comes to achieving personal goals. With the new year upon us, many are reflecting on resolutions—whether it’s enhancing our well-being, fostering relationships, or learning something new. For seniors and…