Peggy Abney December wrapped up our holiday season with many activities of giving and sharing gifts. We celebrated as a group at our annual Christmas Luncheon on Dec. 10 and were entertained by the Sun Lakes Chordaires with wonderful Christmas tunes. Great food and fun abounded. Thank you to everyone who joined us! Community Updates…
Velkommen! Scandinavians will be holding their first meeting of 2026 on Sunday, Jan. 18. If you are Scandinavian or interested in Scandinavia, come and join us. We will be meeting in the Saguaro Room of Cottonwood Country Club. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with a luncheon featuring sandwiches starting at noon. A short meeting led…
Mark Brauer Palo Verde residents are encouraged to attend their annual road management meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 3 p.m. in the Lecture Hall room of the Cottonwood complex. The agenda will be a review of the current financial status, identify the 2026 planned work, and update those present with the latest bid results.…
Carolyn McCorkle The Sun Lakes Republican Club will not have its regular meeting in December. Members and friends will be celebrating An Old-Fashioned Christmas at our annual Christmas dinner dance on Dec. 10. The dinner dance, featuring entertainment by Harry Mathews, is sold out. No tickets will be sold at the door. Doors open at…
Helen Seaton, PR Director Getting ready to invest in a new computer? Totally confused about all of the terminology, specifications, or just how to tell the difference between the different makes and models? This presentation will hopefully provide some clarity when it comes to choosing your next machine. If you are looking for a pre-purchase…
Come to the HLAA East Valley Chapter meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. We will be joined by members of the Sun Lakes Fire Department and members of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Posse. They’ll help us by exploring many situations we might find ourselves in,…
The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “Candidates for Arizona Governor,” with speakers Congressman Andy Biggs and Karrin Taylor Robson, at its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Navajo Room of Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. You will also meet the…
Pam Wortman There is a new support group in Sun Lakes for people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers/support. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive, neurological condition that affects movement, balance, and often mood. Living with PD can bring about both physical and emotional challenges, not only for those diagnosed but also for their families…
Shannon Lanning At our October general meeting, in lieu of an outside speaker, guild members Jean Hedberg and Viki Reed shared their talents with our membership. And talented they are! First up, Viki presented a selection of rope bowls, coasters, and decorative rope plates she created. She described the processes for hand-dyeing the rope, fabric…
Shannon Lanning Our September meeting was well attended, and what a special treat it was! Our speaker Gina Perkes, owner of The Copper Needle in Payson, presented a trunk show with dozens of her quilts. She explained how she chose the quilting pattern for each one. Many were prize-winning show quilts and quite intricate, requiring…