Well, we’re not going to give it up that easily, nor that quickly. First, we’ll recap a couple of our selling points. Specifically, we are one of the largest and, we think, very best clubs in Sun Lakes! Secondly, we are the quickest way to make new friends! We are not yet back to our…
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Clubs & Classes, February 2023
Native Arizonians = Rock Club’s ‘Dynamic Duo’
Clubs & Classes, February 2021
SLRGS Highlights: Wire Wrapped Bangle Bracelets
Linda Shanahan Last month, we learned a little about wire woven bracelets and the materials and process used to make them. Another skill used to make wire bracelets is wrapping. Don Hall is a master, a creative genius, when it comes to designing intricate wire wrap patterns. Wire wrapped bangle bracelets materials used: Don prefers…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Lost wax with the Sun Lakes Rock & Gem Club
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Precious metal clay at Rock, Gem and Silver class
One of the more interesting classes being offered thru Sun Lakes Rock Gem and Silver class is the Precious metal clay (PMC). No special tools are required and the results are only restricted by the imagination of the students to transform a clay like substance into any shape they desire. Under the tutelage of instructor…
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
Creating stained glass windows
Joe Schwab How often have you seen those beautiful stained glass windows, lampshades and vases and longed for the ability to create your own? Well right here in Sun Lakes we have the facilities and classes to do just that through the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem and Silver Club. Nancy Hibbard has been instructing stained…
Clubs & Classes, March 2015
Sun Lakes Rock and Gem Club news and happening
Joe Schwab This is my first article as the writer for the Sun Lakes Rock and Gem Club. I’ve been a member for just under two years and enjoy the activity and friendly cooperation of the more experienced members. My goal is to feature each activity and shop within the club so prospective members know…
Clubs & Classes, January 2015
Sun Lakes Rock Gem & Silver Club–What do we do?
John Harrill Jim Remer started lapidary as a hobby in 1968 and is quite proficient. He is our Lapidary Chair, as well as an instructor. After retiring in 1996 as an ordained Presbyterian minister in Parsons, Kansas, Jim and his wife, Lois, moved to Sun Lakes. Here’s something about us: Our club is one of…