Kyle Messner New Adventures in Learning (NAIL) will offer a special sampling of four programs from Jan. 12 through Jan. 15. These classes provide a glimpse into the diverse topics NAIL presents each year. The sessions are open to anyone interested in learning more about our organization, and participants may attend one or all of…
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January 2026, Front Page
Art at Sun Lakes 2026 Call for Artists
Denise L. Haynie Remember, the sooner you sign up and secure your site, the more likely you are to get your favorite spot for 2026. Event Date: Saturday, March 7 (Rain date: March 14) Location: Around the scenic north lake in Cottonwood, Sun Lakes (south of the tennis courts) Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
January 2026, Front Page
A New Year of Hikes

Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club It’s two months into the hiking season, and we have a lot going on. December’s club meeting had a guest speaker talking about the realities of invasive plants plaguing Arizona’s trails and what we can do about it. More details on the March Special Hike in Page were shared.…
January 2026, Front Page
Walk-A-Thon Raises $22,000

Bill and Jeanne Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation made a presentation of $22,000 to the Sun Lakes Firefighters Food Fund, which is used by the firefighters and EMS personnel at our Sun Lakes Fire Stations 341 and 342 (updated numbers) to help supplement the cost of food, which they pay for themselves, because…
December 2025
Maricopa County Library District: December 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. December Events: Registration is required, and space…
Religion, December 2025
Sisterhood Happenings
Esther Spear The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will have their Paid-Up Membership Luncheon with a Hanukkah Flair on Thursday, Dec. 18, at noon at the Chapel Center. There will be a catered lunch, Crazy Bingo, and menorah lighting. The meal is free to our paid-up members, but we request that you submit a check…
Religion, December 2025
SLJC Activities and Services
Shabbat services will be held on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel. The Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, will be celebrated at that service. Full services are conducted each month, starting in November, except for July and August, on the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes…
December 2025, Sports
Ironwood Lady Niners

Bonnie Hoewing The fall Ironwood Lady Niners (IWLN) general meeting was held on Nov. 12. New executive board members were elected. The 2026 IWLN executive board members include Gail Hendricks, president; Deb Burns, vice president; Rachel Enloe, treasurer; and Jane Steffes, secretary. We thank these individuals for taking on these roles. Our league could not…
December 2025, Sports
Cottonwood Lady Niners
Sun Lakes Ladies: Still looking for a fun and social nine-hole golf league? Our Cottonwood Lady Niners group is accepting members of all skill levels and from any of our Sun Lakes communities! We golf Thursday afternoons at the 1 p.m. shotgun start, playing both fun games and play-your-own rounds of nine holes and alternating…
December 2025, Sports
MOGA Events and Updates
Vic Russelavage MOGA Christmas Party and Dance The annual MOGA Christmas Party and Dance will take place on Friday, Dec. 5, in the Oakwood ballroom. Doors and the bar will open at 5 p.m. Attendees can look forward to a choice between Beef Short Ribs or Vegetarian Stir Fry, accompanied by a holiday dessert, iced…
