What Are These People Doing?

Birding in the Gilbert/Chandler area.

Gwen Grace They are birding in the Gilbert/Chandler area to see what migrating birds have arrived. The local Audubon Society group, Desert Rivers, leads free birding walks at Chandler Veterans Oasis Park, Chandler Heights and Lindsay, on the first Saturday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The walks start when a few…

Desert Threads Holds Successful Panel Discussion

Shar Schmutz explains decisions for long-arm quilting.

Sue Bart The January meeting of Desert Threads held an informative panel discussion led by members who do long-arm quilting. They explained how they work with clients, how to best prepare our quilt tops to be quilted, and answered many questions from members. They showed many quilts done with different styles and explained the complexities…

Help Vets and Have Fun Playing Bingo

David Florence VFW Post 8053 sponsors bingo at the Sun Lakes Country Club Arizona Room every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Card sales start at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to join in the fun. A total of 19 games are played each week. That’s 19 chances to win. Our post has been conducting bingo…

Come Watch Some Great Pickleball – March 2-5

Irene D’Aloisio It’s that time of year! It’s the biggest and best pickleball tournament in Sun Lakes! It’s too late to register, but you can come watch some really great pickleball play! It’s the Norris Invitational Tournament (NIT). This annual pickleball event is scheduled for Monday, March 2, through Thursday, March 5, 2020, with March…

Six Teams Go Undefeated in Sisk Park Bocce

Gary Vacin Seven teams ran the table as the Sisk Park Bocce Club concluded its fall season. Glenn and Kathleen Baldwin rolled to a 9-0 record in B-Division play. Duos with 8-0 records follow: Mike and Diane Grady, Division C; Patrick and Chris O’Keefe, Division D; Gary and Dorothy Vacin, Division E; Bob and Barb…