Betty Bogaard The Agave Quilters Hand Sewing friendship group continues to meet every Tuesday morning throughout the year. All Agave members are welcome to join. Each member brings a project to work on—such as embroidery, appliqué, cross-stitch, hand quilting, or finishing a binding. The group has only one rule: no sewing machines! Following their morning…
Judy Sadkin This month we are introducing two of our newer members of the club. These two crafters joined Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association (SLACA) together one year ago. Barb James Barb is originally from Michigan. She started beading and making jewelry about 20 years ago. She attended some craft shows early on in…
Peggy Abney Welcome to this month’s Sew–N–Sews newsletter! Whether you are finishing a quilt, learning a new technique, mending a favorite piece, or simply enjoying time with fellow makers, we hope you are inside and keeping cool! We ended the 2025-26 season in May with installation of our 2026-2028 co-presidents, Sue Boucher and Judy Davies.…
Elise Ratliff It’s simple to get caught up in the hustle of daily life and forget to pause and relax. However, when stress starts showing up, we’re reminded of the comfort of having a calm body and mind. Or, at the very least, having tools to bring our bodies back to center. Restorative yoga is…
Nancy Stutman Bob Howard, Vice Commander of Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 (JWV), presents an Award of Appreciation to Katie Sawyer, Manager of Chandler Dunkin’ Donuts, in recognition of the store’s continued support for JWV programs and veteran outreach in the Chandler community.
Nancy Stutman Luana Patterson, President of Blue Star Moms of the Southwest Valley, Chapter AZ 24, is honored to accept a donation of $1,500 from Julian Wyatt, Commander Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619. Blue Star Moms are mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers, and female legal guardians who have children serving in the military,…