Dianne Zimmerman Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish skills? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate…
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March 2024, Front Page
Paddle Up for Pickleball
Lorri Morgan, Communications Busy, busy—that’s the only way to describe the pickleball corner of the racquet facility at Cottonwood. Monday through Friday is club time until 2:30 p.m., and courts are assigned according to the schedule for different levels. There have also been a lot of training sessions, round robins to facilitate ratings move-ups, and…
March 2024, Generals
Crystal Cards Workshop
By now you probably know that Crystal Cards makes new greeting cards from your donated ones, sells them for $1 each, and the money is donated to My Sister’s Place, a local domestic violence center. Did you know that each month, Crystal Cards’ volunteers meet at Cottonwood’s Ceramics Room to work on these cards? No…
March 2024, Generals
Connect with Creativity at the Ocotillo Artists Group Spring Art Show March 30
Join us for a spectacular celebration of local talent at the upcoming Spring Art Show, hosted by the Ocotillo Artists Group. This free event is scheduled for Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the heart of downtown Ocotillo, located in Southern Chandler. Listen to live music as you stroll through the…
March 2024, Sports
2024 Norris Invitational Pickleball Tournament March 4, 5, and 6
Peggy Martin The 2024 Norris Invitational Pickleball Tournament (NIT) opens on the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) courts on Monday, March 4. The tournament goes through Wednesday, March 6, with a rain day on Thursday, March 7. The tournament was open to players from Cottonwood Palo Verde, Sun Lakes 1, IronOaks, Springfield, and SunBird…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Parli Italiano?
Nora Jones Would you like to speak Italian and meet others who enjoy speaking it? Whether you are a native speaker or someone who wants to brush up on your Italian, come join us for friendly conversation. We meet every Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Computer Learning Center, Room 1,…
March 2024, Generals
Join Us for Holy Week!
Holy Week Services at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church are as follows: Palm Sunday, March 24: 9 a.m. Maundy Thursday, March 28: 6 p.m., supper and Service with Communion at Chandler UMC, 450 E. Chandler Heights Road Good Friday: March 29: 4 p.m. Easter Sunday: March 31: 9 a.m. Red Mountain Brass will be playing in the Sanctuary. Sun…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Fun Lakers Club—Make Friends, Have Fun!
Joyce Selk The February Game Night was a real hoot! Host Ray Rodriguez never disappoints, bringing several different games, including Trivia and Family Feud, and playing some of our favorite tunes. It didn’t matter if you were selected as a contestant or part of the interactive audience. Everyone participated and had some great laughs. Be…
March 2024, Generals
Third Annual POMC Fundraiser Set for March 13
Sydney Engle The 2023 Stylin’ and Sippin’ fundraiser to benefit Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) raised $15,306.86! Thank you to everyone who attended and to the many donors who made our fundraiser so successful! JudyWear Boutique and Wet & Wild Water Aerobics of Sun Lake will once again present a Stylin’ and Sippin’ fundraiser on…
March 2024, Generals
The ImproVables Performing at IronOaks in April
The ImproVables, Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s comedy improv troupe, will bring their brand of laughter and hijinks to the IronOaks ballroom (located adjacent to Stone & Barrel) on Tuesday, April 9. Aptly entitled “Spring Into Laughter,” the event ticket price will be $30 per person and includes a delicious buffet dinner with the show. The…