Jim Carlson Pickleball at Cottonwood Palo Verde is thriving in the pre-dawn, 30-degree weather. The courts are at capacity on Sunday mornings before 8 a.m. Want to play pickleball but have no one to play with? Well, Cottonwood Palo Verde is having open Paddle-Up hours four days a week with six different time slots. You…
Ellen Engel The Sun Lakes Wisdom Seekers book club has met for over 23 years, with the group reading books together that lift the spirit and unearth newfound wisdom. All its members remain curious about the world and desire to learn and grow. Past topics have included living and aging consciously, gratitude and forgiveness, letting…
Marilyn Conner Reminder: Classes are now on the second Monday of the month. Hello Apple Device Users: Our Feb. 10 class is on Home Automation: Home Automation with Apple HomeKit. How to control garage doors, cameras, lights, fans, thermostat, etc., from anywhere. You can also monitor for water leaks, temperature in the refrigerator, and more.…
Kristy DeCleene 2025 is the year to get stronger and smarter, and you can learn how by joining us at the Women’s Connection on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. It is a program prepared just for you, including coffee, tea, pastries, and fruit. Gluten-free is available upon request. The admission fee of $22 (tax…
Gary Vacin A retired airline captain and military fighter pilot who fulfilled a personal challenge flying a light-sport aircraft will be the speaker at the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on Monday, Feb. 17, at the Cottonwood Country Club Lecture Hall. The session begins with camaraderie at 6:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 7…
Congratulations to this year’s recipients who are dedicated volunteers. Each one has given so much of their time and talents to make Sun Lakes a better place to live. Friends and family may show your appreciation by honoring them with your presence at the annual Crystal Awards Banquet on Sunday, March 16, in the San…
Brooks Scofield The February meeting of the Sun Lakes card makers group will be held on Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. in the Arts & Crafts Room of Sun Lakes Country Club. Interested greeting card makers are invited to attend and consider becoming a member. We meet year–round and make new and interesting cards every…
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for $40…
Dr. Harold Wong For many, most of their liquid assets are inside their traditional IRA or 401(k). However, this is a mistake, because you are creating a ticking tax time bomb. Example: An engineer, age 35, contributes $10,000 a year to his IRA and/or 401(k) each year. He’s in a 25% tax bracket and saves…
Sarah Auffret The spring fashion show for Assistance League of East Valley last March had a pronounced effect on Donna Pratt of Sun Lakes. Sitting in the audience after modeling in the show, she was struck by what she heard. “There was a teacher who told a story about a boy sharing his sweater with…