Yourchestra Plays for ACJS on March 17

Helen Daley Although new to us, Yourchestra formed as a group in 2006. Their leader Richard Bogen is a member of the Arizona Classic Jazz Society (ACJS) and has often played in the jam sets on either banjo, guitar, or drums. He is also a music therapist and teacher. The band’s repertoire is quite extensive…

Sun Lakes Community Choir Third Annual Spring Concert

Yvonne Orlich The Sun Lakes Community Choir is once again planning their annual Spring Concert. The previous two concerts were Requiems, but this concert is a collection of beautiful choral music through the centuries. As a refresher, we will tell you that this choir is made up of singers—all volunteers—from many and varied groups and…

The Foundation Makes Grant Award to the Chordaires

Bill and Jeanne Becker The Chordaires is a dynamic group of women of various ages and backgrounds who perform four-part a cappella barbershop music in Sun Lakes for various celebrations, memorials, and in their excellent annual spring show. The Chordaires also venture out to many elder communities and group homes in the Sun Lakes and Chandler…

Hiking Club News

Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club It’s February, and it’s hard to believe this year’s hiking season is already halfway over. Where does the time go?! This season has gone fast, and that’s because of all the great hikes and social gatherings that have filled the calendar so far this season. Everyone who attended enjoyed…

Country Hoedown Fundraiser

Cheryl Ravenscroft This event is a Country Hoedown, so get out your 10-gallon hats and spangled, sequined shirts and polish up your leather cowboy boots and join us for a stompin’ good time on Sunday, March 24, in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood Country Club. Enjoy a country buffet of BBQ brisket and fried…

SLCT Children’s Theatre on the Road Again

Publicity Committee With each new year comes excitement in Chandler Unified School District classes, because it’s time for performances of Horton Hatches the Egg by Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) volunteers. Hundreds of children in kindergarten and first grade are treated to the Dr. Suess classic story of how Horton the elephant always keeps a promise,…