Tag: events

Celebrate—the Chandler Lions are back

Diana Moore The Chandler Lions are returning to help you celebrate the Fourth of July! What the Lions, under the direction of coordinator Lion John Stewart, have planned for you this year is sparking all kinds of interest. Just follow the parking signs to Tumbleweed Park in Chandler (cost of parking is $5). Bring your…

Tuesday Nights Together

Chris Watling The Education Committee of Sun Lakes United Methodist Church invites their neighbors to enjoy Tuesday Nights Together (TNT) with them this summer. A variety of free, informative and entertaining programs will start on Tuesday, June 10 and run weekly through August 5. Programs begin at 6:30 p.m. and last about one to one…

Proud to be Americans

Pat Thomas We are proud to be Americans and each Fourth of July Norm Littrell produces a musical show at SunBird Golf Resort to prove it. He uses SunBird talent, as well as talent from nearby communities. This year is no exception. Norm calls the show Americana Musical Show and it will take place on July…

Bob Welch, Oregon author, will speak June 6 at library

Oregon writer Bob Welch will be part of the Robson Library’s 70th anniversary of D-Day event. Welch is a well-known Oregon author.

Andrea Hummel To celebrate the 70th anniversary of D-Day, Friends of the Robson Library will proudly present Bob Welch, speaker, author, award-winning columnist and teacher, at 10:00 a.m. following their June 6 meeting. Welch is the author of 14 books and is the head of Pebble in the Water Inspiration. He has keynoted conferences, workshops…

SLCT’s ‘What the Bellhop Saw’ coming this July

Marcia Stevic What the Bellhop Saw is the Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s (SLCT) hilarious summer play – mayhem and confusion abound as henpecked Georgie and his lovely secretary Heather attempt to have a romantic evening at a posh New York City hotel. Georgie’s brother, the hotel bellhop, promises him the Presidential Suite, but fate and the…

Karaoke and dancing

Come double your fun with Mr. B. & The Blonde. Karaoke will be on Saturday, June 14 and Saturday, June 28 (the second and fourth Saturday in June) at the Sun Lakes Country Club in the Navajo Room or Sandy’s Place in the Pro Shop (if it’s open) from 7:00-? p.m. located on Sun Lakes…

Baby Boomers avoid a penalty

Find out what your options are when Medicare starts at age 65. Dedicated volunteer counselors specially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging’s Benefits Assistance Program provide objective, free personalized assistance to seniors and the disabled. Services available include: Medicare – Information concerning Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO’s), Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap) and Medicare Part D…

Reliving the Roaring ‘20s

Helen Daley With the outdoor temperatures ranging in the hot category, the music will be even hotter as the Arizona Classic Jazz Society presents Howard Miyata playing trombone with 52nd Street Jazz Band at their June 22 jazz party. While sitting or dancing in air-conditioned comfort, you will be taken back to the Roaring ‘20s,…

Boyce Thompson Arboretum hosts summer nature walks

Take the Learn Your Lizards Guided Walk at Boyce Thompson Arboretum! Photo by Paul Landau, www.landauimaging.com

Daily hours at Boyce Thompson Arboretum returned to the spring-summer schedule of 6:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on May 1 continuing through Labor Day weekend in September. Guided tours offered each month also move to morning start times, taking advantage of comparatively cooler temperatures – and are included with admission of $10 for adults, $5 for ages…

Easter 2014 recap

Easter 2014 has come and gone and what fun it was! Thanks to so many organizations and volunteers: Sun Lakes Lions Club, Sun Lakes Lions Breakfast Club, Sun Lakes Rotary Club, Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse, CWPV Recreation, Food and Beverage, Patrol, Maintenance, common area landscapers and housekeeping departments, CWPV Recreation and Communication Committees, Pickleball Club,…