James Harrald Our 2025 season of picking began on Jan. 25 and will run through Monday, Feb. 24. We pick on Saturdays and Mondays only between 8 a.m. and noon. Each community neighborhood has a team captain, and most begin picking at 8 a.m. If you have fruit to donate, please contact Laura at 206-228-5155.…
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February 2025, Front Page
Hiking Club is in Full Swing
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club It’s February, and there is a lot going on with the club. Hikes are in full swing. Despite the parched landscape, I’ve seen quite a lot of beautiful hiking pictures on our website. We hope for rain so that the desert landscape can turn green and be the amazing…
February 2025, Front Page
Art at the Lakes: Calling All Artists and Crafters
Denise Haynie, Ricki O’Keeffe, and Vince Rossi The 16th Annual Art at the Lakes art show fundraiser will take place on Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, March 8. This amazing show features a wide range of art, including paintings in various mediums, pottery, gourds, jewelry,…
February 2025, Generals
Desert Winds Concert Band Returns March 2
Rosemary Kovatch Come join the fun when the Desert Winds Concert Band returns, by popular demand, for their third annual afternoon of fantastic music. You will be highly entertained by a variety of music, such as “Satchmo” (a tribute to Louis Armstrong), “The Carnival of Venice,” “Stevie Wonder in Concert,” plus much more traditional concert…
February 2025, Generals
Senior Games FAQs or Why I Didn’t Register Until Today
Carolyn Leneway What are the Senior Games at Sun Lakes? I was intrigued by the concept and curious, but I needed more information. Sound familiar? So I called Ray Texeira and asked some questions. Here is what I learned: What is the age requirement? I don’t feel like a senior. These games follow the National…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
Sew-N-Sews Busy Bees Thrive in 2025
Eileen Turner Sew-N-Sews keeps up the buzz. They are like BEES in the hive. All members are encouraged to BE themself, BE creative, BE generous, BE charitable, BE a learner, and BE an active member. The organization consistently has about 90 active members at each meeting. The Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Friendship Interest Groups…
Clubs & Classes, February 2025
Savvy Travelers Club to Meet February 13
Jeanette Rajamaki Join us on Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. for our annual Oceania Cruises Event at Cottonwood Country Club in the Saguaro Room. Kari Roach, our Arizona Director of Sales, will update us on all things with Oceania. Lots of changes have occurred in the past few months. Gratuities will now be included on…
February 2025, Generals
February Events
Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. February Events: Registration is required, and space…
February 2025, Generals
3rd Annual IronOaks Pickle Barrel Classic
Come join us for our 3rd Annual IronOaks Pickle Barrel Classic. Only three weeks into sign-ups, and spots are filling fast. More than 179 participants are signed up and ready to play! Grab a partner and mark your calendars for March 10-13 for Women’s, Men’s and Mixed Doubles! We expect to max out this year,…
February 2025, Generals
State Parties – February 2025
Nebraska State Dinner Carla Teusaw The annual Sun Lakes Nebraska State Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 1, in the Cottonwood Country Club San Tan Ballroom. Friends from Sun Lakes, SunBird, and surrounding areas are all invited to the dinner. The no-host cash bar will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30…