John Yu What better way to get rid of the summer doldrums than to learn ballroom dances? Many residents want to do ballroom dancing but do not know how to get started. Well, thanks to David Guthrie, our Cottonwood Palo Verde Active Lifestyles Director, the Sunday Dance Club will be conducting Ballroom Basics classes throughout…
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April 2024, Clubs & Classes
It’s Always Fun with the Fun Lakers!
Joyce Selk Something new was tried at the Wining, Dining, and Dancing night when seating was assigned randomly to mix things up so attendees had a chance to meet someone new, and everyone seemed to love it! Sometimes it’s good to get out of our comfort zone, especially at our ages. In addition to the…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Ballroom and Line Dance Classes with Edie Gilbertsen
On Mondays, April 8 through April 29, learn Western Dance from 5 to 5:45 p.m. and West Coast Swing from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. On Wednesdays, April 3 through April 24, Advanced Line Dance classes are from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m., and Beginning Line Dance classes are from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Lessons in Latin…
April 2024, Generals
Sunday Dance April 7
John Yu You are invited to the Sun Lakes Dance on Sunday, April 7, at Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom for the last dance of our 35th anniversary season. The longest private dance venue in Sun Lakes provides dinner, dance, and live music and has continued because of the support from Sun Lakes residents. We are…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Enough of the Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s Enrollment Time!
The Holiday House Party was a first for the Fun Lakers, and everyone had a blast checking out all the ugly Christmas sweaters, exchanging White Elephant gifts, and dancing the night away with the Thaddeus Rose Band. We had a great dinner, and several guests won some fabulous gift baskets. Winners of the ugly sweater…
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
Dance Classes with Edie Gilbertsen
Two-step classes will be held on Mondays from 5:15 to 6 p.m. for four weeks beginning Jan 8. The cost is $30 per person for all four weeks. Beginner Line Dance classes will be held on Mondays from 6 to 6:30 p.m. (one dance per week) beginning Jan. 8. The cost is $5 for 30…
December 2023, Generals
Christmas Ball December 16
John Yu Welcome to our early Christmas Ball. The Sun Lakes Music, Dinner and Dance Venue is featuring the Midnight Moon Band from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sun Lakes San Tan Ballroom on Saturday, Dec 16. Enjoy your Saturday evening with the pop music of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s. Hear your favorite…
December 2023, Generals
African American Association of Sun Lakes Holds Annual Dinner Dance December 10
Attention seniors who like to dance, live entertainment, and good food: Mark your calendar for Sunday, Dec. 10, when the African American Association of Sun Lakes will hold their annual Holiday Dinner Dance, this year at the Palo Verde restaurant, 10801 E. San Tan Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. This year’s entertainment will be Sam…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Oakwood Dance Classes
Latin Rumba classes are being held on Monday, Dec. 4 and 11, from 5:15 to 6 p.m. for $15 per person. Line Dance classes are being held on Wednesday, Dec. 6 and 13, from 1:30 to 2:25 p.m. for $15 per person. Call Edie Gilbertsen at 480-831-1064 to register. Note: Only six couples per group…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Dance classes with Edie
Monday, December 7 dance classes from 2:30-3:15 p.m. – learn the Cha cha and at 1:45-2:30 learn the Hustle (Swing to Disco); runs two weeks. Wednesday, December 9 from 3:15-4:00 p.m. – learn the Waltz; runs two weeks. Each class costs $10 for two weeks per person ($5 per 45 min session); only 6 couples…