Dee Rasmussen Crystal Awards recipients from the past few years are into heavy planning for the 2015 event to take place on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at the Oakwood Country Club. This may seem like eons away, but here we are, entering September already and it seems like the year has just begun! We want…
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Generals, September 2014
Winning never gets old at Cottonwood
Join us for a special showing of Age of Champions. This is the inspiring story of a group of athletes; a 100-year-old tennis champion, 86-year-old pole vaulter, team of basketball grandmothers and the Tatum brothers, all chasing gold at the National Senior Games. The film captures the triumphant spirit of these competitors as they tackle…
Generals, August 2014
Sun Lakes Fire Department benefit presents Chandler Children’s Choir
Christine Cohen Doo Wop, the Sun Lakes Fire Department benefit, presents the Chandler Children’s Choir for a combined concert October 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the Oakwood Community Center. The “Start of Something Big” kicks off Doo Wop 6 and introduces the Chandler Children’s Choir (CCC). Members of the CCC will provide the newest and…
Generals, August 2014
Prickly Pear classes at Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Vivid magenta fruit of the prickly pear cactus can be much more than just a colorful margarita mixer; creative cooks use the juicy ingredient in everything from smoothies to barbecue sauce. But how do you harvest these abundant desert fruits without your hands becoming a virtual porcupine of painful cactus spines and glochids? Set your…
Front Page, August 2014
Looking for ‘I Love Lucy’ fans? SLCT presents – Trouble At The Tropicabana
Marcia Stevic, Publicity That Ricky is always upset with Lucy; well, they’re at it again in the fall comedy/mystery dinner show presented by the Sun Lakes Community Theatre. This show is a tribute to the I Love Lucy television series and includes Lucy, Ricky, Ethel, Fred and other great cast members that provide side splitting antics,…
Generals, July 2014
Chandler High School is planning their 100 year celebration and all-class reunion!
Lydia Maranville Chandler High School is one of the oldest high schools in Arizona. It was founded in 1914, two years after the city was founded. Exciting news! Students, staff, and alumni of Chandler High are in the initial stages of forming an alumni association as we celebrate our centennial year. We hope to have…
Generals, July 2014
Barry’s DJ Oldies Party
Barry’s DJ Oldies Party will be on Saturday, July 5 and Saturday, July 19 from 7:00-? p.m. at the newly remodeled Sun Lakes Pro Shop or the Navajo Room at Sun Lakes Country Club, 25425 N. Sun Lakes Blvd. or 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes Arizona 85248 There is no cover charge! Come…
Clubs & Classes, July 2014
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…
Generals, June 2014
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…
Generals, June 2014
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…