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Agave Quilt Guild

Mary La Tourelle The Agave Quilt Guild hosted Lori Schrage of 35th Avenue Sew & Vac at our Nov. 5 meeting. She spoke about and demonstrated AccuQuilt machines. They cut very accurately and can go through six layers at a time, greatly reducing the time involved in making a quilt. Besides the machine, there are…

Sun Lakes Arts & Crafts Association

We just completed a successful Fall Show with more than 85 tables of arts and crafts created by our members. We will be holding our spring membership meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Computer Learning Center at the Cottonwood clubhouse. We will be discussing and registering for our upcoming Spring…

P.E.O. Founders Day Lunch—Please Join Us

The P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Founders Day Lunch will be on Jan. 24, 2026, in the IronOaks Country Club ballroom. Registration is at 10:30 a.m. There will be a basket raffle, STAR recipient speaker, a video story of founders, and good fellowship. Tickets are $30 per person. Contact Anne Freyer at anfreyer07@gmail.com for more information.…

News from the Sky: Holiday Travel Season Tips

Holiday travel seems to start earlier and earlier each year, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is here for it. We expect the airport to be busy in the weeks leading up to the December holidays. To help de-stress your planning and avoid potential travel pitfalls, here are some PHX travel tips to keep in…

Thank You for the Support

Judy Sadkin A huge thank you to all who came out for the Arts and Crafts Fair and fundraising raffle on Nov. 8. A special thank you to Sun Lakes Chandler Animal Clinic for underwriting the cost of the event room. A big thank you to Post Net Chandler for the pricing help with printing…

Jingle & Mingle Fundraiser at Floridino’s December 2

Join us for the 4th Annual Jingle & Mingle Fundraiser, hosted by the Chandler Business Alliance (CBA), on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta, located at 590 N. Alma School Rd #35, Chandler. This festive community event brings together local businesses, residents, and supporters to celebrate the season while raising funds for meaningful…

Neighbors Who Care – December 2025

Annual Fall Social Luncheon with Realtors Who Care Realtors Who Care and Neighbors Who Care (NWC) teamed up again for the annual Fall Client Social Luncheon held at First Baptist Church Sun Lakes in late October. Nearly 50 clients who find it difficult to gather with others because of transportation issues were treated to a…

State Parties – December 2025

Dakotas ‘Round Up’ Party March 12, 2026—Save the Date Steve Perkins North Dakotans and South Dakotans and friends from Sun Lakes, SunBird, and surrounding areas are all invited to the annual North and South Dakota Party held Thursday, March 12, 2026, in the San Tan Ballroom, Cottonwood Country Club in Sun Lakes. Make sure you…

Emergencies Can Be Tricky with Hearing Loss

Come to the HLAA East Valley Chapter meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. We will be joined by members of the Sun Lakes Fire Department and members of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Posse. They’ll help us by exploring many situations we might find ourselves in,…