Sarah Marks Local artists transform simple gourds into stunning works of art. For over 4,000 years, gourds have been more than just vessels. From ancient Egypt to modern-day America, these versatile fruits have been used for everything from water carriers to musical instruments and artistic creations. Today, a group of talented artists in Sun Lakes…
Karin Hansen If you are fairly new to the game of bridge, played many years ago, or have played some social bridge, there is an opportunity for you to get back into the game and improve your skills. The Thursday morning Novice Bridge Group is open for new members! Don’t let the word “duplicate” scare…
Dianne Zimmerman Sun Lakes Bridge Club hosts duplicate bridge games on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, south building, 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. There are games for all levels of play. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to game time.…
Carol Ritter Damian taught himself to play bridge using an online website. Prior to bridge, he had played poker, cribbage, and 500. When he began playing at Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club, he was mentored by Donna Hofer. This was in 2019. Now, five and a half years later, he has earned his Life Master,…
Bridge for the True Beginner. Classes are on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. in the Friendship Room at Sun Lakes Country Club for five weeks, Jan. 22 through Feb. 12. Tuition is $60 plus texts, available at a discount from the instructor. This is an introduction to the game of bridge, including opening…
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 (JWV) will feature two speakers at its Sunday, Jan. 19, meeting. Dawn Quinn, Donation Coordinator/Outreach at the Arizona Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and Matt Hartman from Honor Flight Arizona will detail the important free services their organizations offer veterans. JWV’s meeting takes place…