Samba Canasta in Cottonwood

Peggy Martin Samba Canasta is now being played every Friday afternoon at noon and every Monday evening at 6 p.m. in the former Paint Room at the Cottonwood clubhouse, Room A-7. Those who enjoy Ponytail Canasta are also welcome to play on Monday evenings. Friday afternoons will be limited to Samba Canasta only. Both canasta…

Roadrunners RV Club Season Kicked Off

Our first meeting of the season, held on Oct. 9, was well attended. Club members unanimously voted to have the club become a chapter of FRVA (Family RV Association). While maintaining the autonomy of a stand-alone Sun Lakes club, we gain valuable chapter benefits, including liability insurance, medical/travel assistance, and opportunities to attend nationwide FRVA…

Savvy Travelers Club to Meet November 12

Join us for a Cruise Night with Holland America. We will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club. Nicole Hunter will be presenting the latest changes for us. Here are some features: • Including pickleball courts on most ships—lessons being offered • Live classical string performances on every cruise •…

Host a Memory Bash Before You Expire

Kim Kubsch A real shift is occurring in the way people approach death. It’s a shift toward personalization, celebration, and legacy. It’s not about death as the end; it’s about making sure that the final chapter of your golden years is as meaningful as the rest of your life. Plan and host a Memory Bash…

Savor Retirement: Lifespan and Healthspan in Retirement

Tim Malone Gerontologist Dr. Kerry Burnight introduces the critical concept of Joyspan based on the science of well-being, contentment, connection, meaning, growth, choice, and purpose. Joyspan reframes joy as a long-term emotional investment, not just a fleeting emotion. Joy isn’t just about feeling good—it is a life hack for building resilience that lasts a lifetime.…