Yvonne Orlich For some residents of Arizona, this writer included, getting into the holiday spirit here in the middle of the desert can be challenging. Where is the snow and cold, crisp air to go along with the Christmas music and the décor? It is not always easy to adjust to open doors and windows…
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Sports, November 2019
Sun Lakes Tennis Club opener
Jerry Vance The Sun Lakes Tennis Club started its tennis season with a match with SunBird on Oct. 26. All had fun. Tennis dinner at the clubhouse will be on Wednesday, Nov. 13. We will have an interclub tournament on Nov. 30. We hope most of our snowbirds are back by then. Expect a great Christmas party and…
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
Risen Savior to host 5th Annual Novemberfest
Save the date! Risen Savior Lutheran Church is hosting its Fifth Annual Novemberfest on Saturday, November 2, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. It’s almost time for one of the Sun Lake’s area’s best social events… the Risen Savior Novemberfest gathering featuring lots of good German food, including brats, hots, sauerkraut, potato salad, dessert, along…
Generals, October 2019
The Perfect Place craft fair and bake sale – October 18
We are having a craft fair and bake sale on Friday, October 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Risen Savior Lutheran Church located at 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ 85248. We are looking for crafters to join us. Please give us a call. On Sunday, November 10, we are having a tea…
Front Page, October 2019
Sun Lakes Women’s Association Annual Fall Bazaar
The Fall Bazaar for the Sun Lakes Women’s Association will be held at the Sun Lakes Country Club on Friday, November 1, and Saturday, November 2. Shopping begins at 8 a.m. Location this year is the west parking lot, and you can look forward to being greeted by the friendly SLWA ladies in their bright…
Generals, October 2019
Christmas in October Yard Sale
Diana Moore The Christmas in October Yard Sale is on Saturday, October 12, from 8 a.m. until everything is gone, at 2365 S. Longmore Street, Chandler. This is a Win-Win for Sharing Downs Syndrome of Arizona and Chandler Lions Club, nonprofits that give back to our community. Items for sale are lights (inside and outside), wreaths,…
Generals, October 2019
15th annual Food Drive and Luminaria Walk – December 14-15
Bob and Pam Swanson Save the dates… Come one, come all! The homeowners of Oakwood Unit 36C (Diamond Lake) are planning the 15th annual (2019) Food Drive and Luminaria Walk. Weather permitting, the two-day event will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15, 2019.
Generals, October 2019
You are invited to the Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Denise Lott Veterans Day and the birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps are approaching in November. In keeping with tradition, our East Valley Marine Corps League’s Sun Lakes Detachment 1296 is hosting its annual Birthday Ball. The Ball will be on Saturday, November 9, at the Oakwood Country Club. The public is invited to enjoy…
Generals, October 2019
“Eat for a Cure” fundraiser event to be held October 5
Mary Fuchs The Arizona Ataxia Support Group, associated with the National Ataxia Foundation (NAF), is planning a fundraising dinner event on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The event, “Eat For A Cure,” will be at The Old Spaghetti Factory, 3155 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, AZ. We are striving to increase ataxia awareness in addition to raising…
Generals, October 2019
CEO of Arizona Israel Technology Alliance to speak at Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation – open to the public
Michael Cohen, MD Lieb Bolel, the President and CEO of the Alliance, will speak on “Tech in Israel and the Power of the American: Impacting U.S. Israel Relations beyond Political Advocacy,” on October 27, 2019, at 3 p.m. Bolel oversees the facilitation of growth in bilateral trade, technology, innovation, and government initiatives between Arizona and…