Gary Vacin Originally scheduled for Nov. 27, 2023, the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering featuring a presentation about military aircraft refueling is set for Monday, Jan. 22. The event begins with camaraderie at 6:30 p.m. followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The location is the Cottonwood Country Club…
The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross held another successful blood drive at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse office on Dec. 2. As a vital part of our community, the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continues to hold these blood drives to supplement the dangerously low levels of blood in the current supply…
Yes, we are doing it again! IronOaks Pickleball Club is inviting all the pickleball enthusiasts from Sun Lakes, Solera, Springfield, and SunBird to join us in this fun and challenging event. With over 100 participants in our first event, we are anticipating more than 150 competitors in our March 11 through March 14 event. The tournament…
Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8). There is no formal commitment. Come when you can and leave when you want. Feel free to…
Gary Bross Our December class of 81 members (largest class yet!) was on Passwords and Password Management, and it was very well received. On Monday, Jan. 8, at 1 p.m., class will be on the Apple Watch. We will introduce you to the key features of this smartwatch. In addition to the basics of making…
We just completed a successful Fall Show, with over 90 tables of arts and crafts created by our members. We will be holding our spring membership meeting on Monday, Jan. 8, at 10 a.m. in the Computer Room at the Cottonwood clubhouse. Please note the change of location for the meeting! We will be discussing…
November was Adopt a Senior Pet Month, which served as a gentle reminder that older dogs are relinquished to shelters and rescues at a time in their lives when they need us the most! Last month, Maricopa County Animal Care & Control took in more than 30 dogs a day! Unfortunately, older dogs are the…
Kristy DeCleene Save the date and invite your friends to Women’s Connection’s special event on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. in the Oakwood clubhouse ballroom, at 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., in Sun Lakes. The program includes a continental breakfast (gluten-free available upon request), as well as live music and our guest speaker and vocalist…
Peggy Martin The Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) will host its 10th Annual Norris Invitational Tournament (NIT) on March 4, 5, 6, and 7 on the pickleball courts at Cottonwood Country Club, 25630 S. Brentwood Drive. The NIT tournament is named after Maureen and Dick Norris who first brought pickleball to Cottonwood Palo Verde,…
Tuesday Night Cribbage Jeff Scott Join us for Cribbage every Tuesday night at 6:15 p.m. in the Cottonwood clubhouse A-7 Painting Room. Games are organized by Stan Wengrzyn. 11/07. 1st Eldon Drenthe 14+86, 2nd Bob Mariano 13+76, 3rd Ginger Johnson 12+52, Low Mike Amato 0-138, 24 Hand Larry Elliott 11/14. 1st Bob Mariano 11+70, 2nd…