Bill Shedd The semi-annual National Drug Take-Back and Shred Event was held on April 26 in Sun Lakes by the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, and The Hero Home Team. This spring event was a huge success, with 650 cars going through the line. We shredded over 25,000 pounds of paper,…
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Clubs & Classes, June 2025
Want to Stay Cool and Have Fun?
Dianne Zimmerman Sun Lakes Bridge Club hosts duplicate bridge games on Mondays and Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, south building, 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. There are games for multiple levels of play. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to game time. The…
June 2025, Generals
Veterans Coffee Hour
Veterans Coffee Hour is held every second Thursday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. at Valley of the Sun Memorial Cemetery located at 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler, AZ 85248. Join us for coffee and donuts, share stories with fellow veterans, and learn about veteran services. Come join us for the camaraderie!…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Chess Club
Doug Shields Have you ever thought about learning to play chess? If you have, then you’re not alone. Chess is one of the oldest and most written about games in human history. It is estimated that over 800 million people around the globe actively play chess. With such a rich history and huge following, there…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Fit and Fun Club
Karyl Garbow Always getting fit and always having fun. Fit and Fun is a positive health/wellness club prioritizing good living! We explore health and lifestyle issues as we emphasize self-care! Summer Schedule: On the first Wednesday of the month we meet at a designated restaurant for breakfast at 9:30 a.m., and on the third Wednesday…
June 2025, Generals
News from IronOaks at Sun Lakes – June 2025

A Message from the IronOaks President – Survey Results Pat Horning, IronOaks President Hello Summer IronOaks Residents! By this time, most of our snowbird residents have left our community for cooler temperatures. Did you know that approximately 24% of our IronOaks residents are snowbirds, with the other 76% being full-time residents? We wish them a…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Men’s Wednesday Night Poker
We play in Oakwood at the Poolside Café from 7 to 10 p.m.
June 2025, Generals
Magic and Music Coming to Sun Lakes This Holiday Season
Jacque Texeira Local Sun Lakes residents Ray Texeira and Donna and Rick Commo are teaming up to produce a new magical musical holiday experience to entertain your guests at your club, business, or charity holiday celebration. Ray has dazzled audiences with his Magic of Raymond show and performances at various local events. He promises to…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Meet Sun Lakes Rock, Gem, Silver, Glass & Creative Crafts’ Dynamic Duo

Sarah Marks The vibrant energy of Sun Lakes is perhaps best exemplified by the enthusiasm radiating from its residents, and the two newest silversmithing instructors at the club are shining examples. Meet Lisa Sherburne and Shana Nyberg, the dynamic duo who have enriched the IronOaks community since their families both settled here five years ago.…
June 2025, Front Page
Cottonwood Tennis Club Holds First Short Court Tennis Event

Barb Jorgensen Bill Swift was in charge of Cottonwood Tennis Club’s last social event for the season. He corralled almost 40 players for a double-elimination type tournament—tournament being a dicey word, as it was all about fun! Teams were formed by random draw, building future friendships between players who may not have known each other…
