Cathy Merritt Cheers Trip Opportunities: The demand for travel is reported to be strong, with many itineraries fully booked for 2026 and even some for 2027. European river cruises remain popular, according to AmaWaterways. You are probably looking at 2027 for their African Safari or Mekong Delta trips. Closer to home, Free Spirit Vacations has…
Cathy Merritt Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 190 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out,…
Jeanette Rajamaki Join us for a Cruise Night event with Cunard in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 6:30 p.m. This cruise company has not been to Sun Lakes for at least 10 years, so we want to introduce them to our community and have them tell us what…
Peggy Abney Happy New Year! 2026 is off and running, and we’re already in our second month! A lot of great things are in the works for our Sew-N-Sews members this year. Holiday Luncheon Recap Our Holiday Luncheon was a wonderful success and was enjoyed by everyone who attended. A big thank you to all…
Sarah Marks Back at the turn of the last century, sterling silver was the ultimate symbol of status and domestic refinement. During the Gilded Age and the Edwardian era, entertaining with elaborate tea sets, coffee urns, and multi-course flatware services was a requirement for the “High Society” of the day. These pieces weren’t just tools…
Becky Donatelli Gila Butte Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), enjoyed their annual holiday celebration on Dec. 20. Joining us was the National Essay “What America Means to Me” winner, Samthrya “Sam” Kumar, and his family. Sam read his essay for the Chapter and received a commemorative plaque. The Chordaires choral group entertained us…