Arthur Fink On Saturday, Dec. 6 and Jan. 3, the Chess Club is offering a one-hour chess lesson, free of charge, to anyone interested in attending. The lesson is from 11 a.m. to noon, and we have instruction options for beginner/intermediate and advanced players. Please let us know if you’re interested in attending so we…
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December 2025, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Arts & Crafts Association
We just completed a successful Fall Show with more than 85 tables of arts and crafts created by our members. We will be holding our spring membership meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Computer Learning Center at the Cottonwood clubhouse. We will be discussing and registering for our upcoming Spring…
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
And the Winners Are …

Ken Duquaine The East Valley Photo Club (EVPC) held its first competition of the new season on Oct. 16. This year’s competition categories have been increased from three to four, and each competing photographer may enter a total of four photos across the four categories in both print and digital divisions. Our first-place winners in…
Generals, December 2025
Movie Club
Hey movie lovers, we are forming a new movie group for retired couples in the Sun Lakes and Chandler area! If you love talking about movies and want to meet fellow movie lovers, this group may be for you! We will meet on a monthly basis, rotating to each couple’s home. Whether it’s Netflix, Amazon,…
Clubs & Classes, November 2025
Cheers Singles Group

Cathy Merritt Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 187 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,…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Is Quilting Right for You?

Jody Edwards, Desert Threads Quilt Chapter of AQG Last month, we met many Sun Lakes residents during the Community Day Open Houses. Desert Threads had a table set up, and it was covered with beautiful quilts made by our members. There were a couple of reoccurring comments we heard at every event: • “Oh, I…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Parli Italiano?
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. (October through May) at the Cottonwood Country Club Computer Learning…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Arts & Crafts Association
We are looking forward to welcoming back all of our members. We hope you all had a wonderful summer. Our semi-annual fall meeting is Monday, Oct. 13, at 10 a.m. in the Computer Learning Center at Cottonwood Country Club. We will be planning for our Holiday Show in November. Applications will be available at the…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Cooler Weather Kicks Off Fall RVing!
Julie Hedges After surviving another hot Arizona summer, we look forward to cooler days. Fall is also when we kick off the new season of the Sun Lakes Roadrunners (SLRR) RV Club! Our first meeting of the season is on Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Sun Lakes Oakwood Country Club in the Poolside Activity building.…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Social Group Activities

Cheers Trip Opportunities: Cheers members have been actively traveling this summer, with most of their travels taking them to visit family and friends. As a result, attendance at our Thursday afternoon Social has declined from the usual 60 to 70 attendees. We have a number of members traveling to Colorado, Washington, and Oregon, while others…
