Rob Spade The Sonoran Serenade Black and White Ball held on January 9 featured the Sonoran Serenade Big Band with arrangements by Mike Crotty and provided a tremendous performance. The excitement of the big band continuously filled the dance floor. The food prepared by Executive Chef Anthony Crocenzi and served by the Oakwood banquet staff…
The Silver Foxes of Sun Lakes, AZ were formed in 1987 by resident Lorraine Twitchell. In addition to performing with her Foxes, Lorraine also choreographs and teaches the intricate dance routines she creates. This energetic group of senior ladies proudly boast an array of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. These Foxes have performed for the Red Hat…
Please join us at our fifth annual convention. We will be celebrating our return to the Oakwood Ballroom with a Mardi Gras theme. If you are a Red Hat Society supporting member, please join your sister Red Hatters for a day of fun and merriment. Mardi Gras costumes are optional, but please respect our royal…
Carlos Lozano The Sun Lakes VFW Post 8053 was founded in Sun Lakes, Arizona in December 1975 and is named after its charter member, Dr. Russell W. Bercier (deceased). Since inception, VFW Post 8053 and its Auxiliary have been instrumental in donating more than $35,000 each year and contributing thousands of hours of volunteer service…
Lyle Replogle In January the Scandinavian Club of South East Valley hosted exchange students from Scandinavia. It is always an evening of interest for all who attend as we listen to the experience of young people attending school in our country. They also shared some of the differences of education and culture between their countries…
Carolyn McCorkle The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “The Presidential Candidates and the U.S. Constitution” with special guest speaker Attorney Shane F. Krauser at its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. The…
Norm Noble On Tuesday, February 2, Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor of Chandler, will be the guest speaker, sharing insights into the coming year. In 1994, Tibshraeny became mayor of Chandler. During his time tenure, he saw Chandler’s transition from a rural town to a bedroom community for Phoenix. He oversaw the construction of the Chandler Fashion…
A message from the General Manager: A new year, a fresh beginning Kelly Haynes As a new year approaches, many of us take time to reflect on the events of the past year, while we look forward to all of the opportunities the new one may provide. A new year is like a clean slate,…
Dr. Rev. Eugene Lowry will present “Jazz and Christianity” at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Sunday, February 28 at 3:00 p.m. In this musical lecture, Dr. Lowry takes the listeners through the story of the birth of jazz, particularly as it relates to Christianity and the black experience in America. This little-known story of…
Art at the Lakes is accepting artist applications. The show is Saturday, March 5. You may obtain an application by request at artatthelakes@gmail.com. The deadline for submission is February 12. Art at the Lakes is a fundraising event for the firefighters of Sun Lakes. We are expecting upwards of 90 fine artists (no crafts). In…