Unit 11 The monthly Unit 11 HOA board meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 4 p.m. in the Computer Learning Center Phoenix Room at the Cottonwood clubhouse. All homeowners are welcome to attend. Unit 19 Townhomes Only Unit 19’s board will hold the January monthly meetings for townhome owners at 4 p.m.…
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January 2026, Front Page
A New Year of Hikes

Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club It’s two months into the hiking season, and we have a lot going on. December’s club meeting had a guest speaker talking about the realities of invasive plants plaguing Arizona’s trails and what we can do about it. More details on the March Special Hike in Page were shared.…
December 2025, Sports
Ironwood Lady Niners

Bonnie Hoewing The fall Ironwood Lady Niners (IWLN) general meeting was held on Nov. 12. New executive board members were elected. The 2026 IWLN executive board members include Gail Hendricks, president; Deb Burns, vice president; Rachel Enloe, treasurer; and Jane Steffes, secretary. We thank these individuals for taking on these roles. Our league could not…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Desert Threads— Stitching Together Community and Creativity this Fall
Blanca Sanchez, Desert Threads Quilt Chapter of AQG The Desert Threads quilt group is celebrating a season full of creativity, connection, and community service. This fall, members have been hard at work sharing their talents through both learning opportunities and charitable projects. One of the group’s proudest accomplishments this year is the completion of the…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Chess Lessons
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…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
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…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
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…
December 2025, Generals
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,…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
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,…
Clubs & Classes, November 2025
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…
