Sue Sindelar As surely as the sun rises brilliantly each morning, illuminating the newness of another day, we in the Desert Artists Club (DAC) are blessed to be celebrating a new year of possibilities. We are grateful for the opportunity to use our time and talents to enrich our lives and others with inspiration, hope,…
Dwight Flatt, Roxy Banta, and Ellie Watland The Sun Lakes Democratic Club (SLDC) is starting off the new year with a variety of topics and speakers ranging from legislative updates and climate to candidates running for local, county, and statewide office. Candidates attending the Jan. 8 meeting in the Navajo Room at the Sun Lakes…
Helen Seaton The Computer Booters Club will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. in the Cottonwood Computer Learning Center, at 25630 S. Brentwood Drive, in Sun Lakes. Jeff Ingersoll will give a presentation on Microsoft Office 365. It will cover how to get it, what it comes with, the pros and cons of…
The Agave Quilters Guild held their Holiday Luncheon on Dec. 6 at the Palo Verde clubhouse. The creative efforts of Hospitality Chairpersons Carrol Ediss and Gail Solway were evident throughout the event. Prizes were awarded for guessing the yardage of fabric in a basket and number of thread spools in a vase, in addition to…
Ken Duquaine Sometimes the speed of photographic technological development makes my head spin. At the same time, the utility of that development from the standpoint of the average photographer often is questionable. Following are a couple of recent examples. Some Canon models—the EOS R as an example—are now offering a new shooting mode called FV,…
Several events and activities are planned for this year to educate, entertain, motivate, and gather together those interested in the many aspects of quilting. Desert Threads sponsors lectures at meetings, classes, and various quilt-related activities. Arizona Quilters Guild (AQG), the parent organization, plans the annual Quilt Show at the Mesa Convention Center on March 21 to…
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…
Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 225 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…
Friday Practice Bridge is held in the Women’s Card Room at Cottonwood Country Club. We have between two and four tables. This is a walk-in game. Come late, leave early—whatever works for you. If you have any questions, call 916-812-8151 and be sure to leave a call-back number.
This freethinking group meets once a month for an in-depth, lively discussion on any and all topics ranging from serious to more frivolous. Our group meets in the Sewing Room at Oakwood on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. No membership is required. Just come and enjoy a lively discussion with open-minded,…