In the early 1970s, E.J. Robson envisioned the master-planned community of Sun Lakes. Phase 1 of that community – now Sun Lakes Country Club – was completed in 1979. Construction of Phase 2 – now Cottonwood Palo Verde – commenced in 1979. Nine holes of the Cottonwood golf course were completed in 1980. The dirt…
Linda Gercken As cooler autumn days arrive, our church ladies fire up their ovens and begin baking holiday goodies. On Saturday, December 1, the Sun Lakes United Methodist Women will host their popular annual Cookie Walk and Candy Sale, beginning at 9:00 a.m. These homemade delicacies are available only once a year at the Cookie…
Andrea Hummel A trial can be a frightening thing. Imagine one poorly-educated young man facing 12 jurors, people from all walks of life and each with their own set of experiences, biases and prejudices. Can the young man possibly get a fair trial? Can 12 very different people reach consensus? We often take our American…
Penny Petersen The Bradshaw Tennis Tournament, sponsored by Cottonwood Tennis Club, will take place Monday, November 5, through Saturday, November 10. The Bradshaw is the largest and most exciting tournament of the year for both participants and spectators. All five of the Cottonwood courts are used for the event, and more than 1,000 spectators show…
The Sun Lakes Ukulele Group, led by Cottonwood Palo Verde resident Nancy Harrison, will kick off its fourth season on Sunday, October 21. We meet on the first and third Sundays of the month in the Cottonwood Phoenix Room to learn songs, chords, strums, fun licks and tricks on the ukulele. Many of our members…
Doug Williams Trend Alert! Okay, I’m sure there is someone – somewhere who doesn’t like turquoise. But for the rest of us (like nearly 90%), it doesn’t matter which you prefer, trendy or traditional: Turquoise jewelry never goes out of style here in the Valley of the Sun! For further inspiration, just turn to the…