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…
Jim Meagher Here in the Valley of the Sun, February is one of our very best months of the year to enjoy living in the Desert Southwest. We usually have our best weather of the year in late winter. Cactus League teams are summoning their players to their desert training facilities. The first pitch will…
Arthur Fink We are a “Coffee House Vibe” group that meets every Saturday from 9.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Arts & Crafts Room (A-8) in Cottonwood Country Club. There is no cost and no membership or residency requirement. All playing strengths are welcome. Chess sets are provided as well as chess clocks if…
Doug Shields The 2026 Sun Lakes Chess Club Championship will be a four-round event using chess clocks (provided) with 30 minutes per side time allotted for all moves. Rounds will be held on four consecutive Saturdays: March 7, 14, 21, and 28. This one-game-per-Saturday format with no entry fee and no club membership requirement will…