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4th annual Norris Invitational Tournament March 6-10

Sun Lakes Pickleball Club, Cottonwood’s 4th annual Norris Invitational Tournament will be held from March 6-10 at the Cottonwood pickleball courts from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. This is the biggest and best tournament of the year, and we’d like to invite you all to come watch. The entrants are not just club members. For…

March happenings at Ed Robson Branch Library

Please join us at the Ed Robson Library for the following programs in March: Wednesday, March 1, at 10:30 a.m. Long Walk of the Navajo People* In 1864, Navajo people were forced to walk over 450 miles to Fort Sumner in eastern New Mexico. Imprisoned on a 40-square mile reservation for four long years, the…

Sun Lakes Chorale Spring Concert set for March 24

Concert Accompanist, Caroline Brown

Jan Ott Enjoying the skills of accompanist Caroline Brown is a significant reason for attending the Chorale’s upcoming concert. Another major draw is Director Cris Temple-Evans’ ability to offer a program which just shouldn’t be missed. On March 24, the community is invited to the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church at 9248 E. Riggs Road.…

Rodeo Games huge success

Winners of the pickleball skills tournament

Janet Myrick “This ain’t our first rodeo.” Eight teams competed in a pickleball skills tournament. All levels were part of each team. The skills included placement of serves, placement of return of serves, drop shots and dinks. Winners included: 1st Place Jim Berney, captain, plus Terry Clark, Scott Albin and Leslie Macadam; 2nd Place Chris…

Friends of Israel news

Michael W. Cohen The friends of Israel, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, presents “Is Israel a Jewish State or a State of Jews?” by Rabbi Michael Beyo. The Jewish fabric of Israel is a patchwork of numerous factions from many cultures and all corners of the earth. Meeting the needs of all these groups and their…

18th Annual Chandler Jazz Festival – March 31 – April 1

Bart Salzman, Founder and Artistic Director Arizona’s most exciting, largest free jazz festival once again takes over downtown Chandler. Two days, 10 venues, 20 bands, 75 musicians and all FREE! Friday is Blues Night 5:00-10:00 p.m., and Saturday is Jazz 2:00-10:00 p.m., plus later at restaurants. Check out the full schedule with performer bios at…

Dance the night away

Mark your calendar for a fun evening of entertainment and dancing with Bruce & Ginger at Sun Lakes Country Club’s Pro Shop Lounge (Mulligan’s) on Friday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day), and Saturday, March 25 (50s-60s sock hop—wear your favorite 50s-60s outfit), from 7:00 p.m.-? p.m. Dance the night away to a wide variety of…

Attention All Shoppers

Looking for an afternoon of shopping right in your own backyard? The Arizona State Red Hat Convention has opened their “Vendor Room” up to all Sun Lakes residents. This event will be held on March 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Cottonwood Country Club Saguaro Room. There will be over 2,000 square…