Message from the president Anne Montgomery The annual Cottonwood Palo Verde Homeowners meeting was held on March 27 in the San Tan Ballroom. We hope that you were able to attend what is our “State of the Union” presentation. We welcomed returning Board member Roger Beagle for a second three-year term and Bud Jenssen, returning…
Catherine Hammond Members of New Adventures, an all-volunteer program dedicated to lifelong learning, constantly searches for people to work in many capacities. Currently, the group needs people to help recruit presenters and provide presenter support. The group offers dozens of classes offered each semester and provides both technical and logistical support to the presenters of…
March was a busy month for the Gourd Patch. In addition to monthly meetings, members can meet at the Oakwood Painting Room on Sundays from noon to 3:00 p.m. to work on projects or attend scheduled technique workshops. This month’s workshops included a Lariat workshop on March 3 and a Raku workshop on March 10.…
Candy Clark On March 10, nine Sun Lakes community volunteers were honored at the annual Crystal Awards Banquet. Over 200 people attended to celebrate the dedicated efforts of this year’s recipients – Jeanne Becker, Dick Eslick, Judy Gahide, Bill Gates, Herb Lienenbrugger, Mary Middleton, Frank Gould, Richard Hawkes and George Thomas. Guests enjoyed a social…
AFMA training day A large contingent of Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes Community Crisis Response volunteers attended a training given by Joanne Cacciatore, PhD, on “Traumatic Grief and Loss” at the Chandler Public Safety Training Academy. Fire Corps members of CR231 pictured with Doctor Cacciatore (front row, second from right) are (front row, left…
On February 19, Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club President Jim Utter presented the club’s four annual awards. The club is affiliated with the American Contract Bridge League, has over 400 members and holds games on four days each week covering all skill levels. Games are held at the Risen Savior Lutheran Church on Alma School…