You’re Invited! 3rd Annual ‘Wonderland of Lights’

Cottonwood Palo Verde Country Club Recreation Department is sponsoring the Sun Lakes Ladies Community Chit and Chat Group’s silent auction for fully decorated Christmas trees. The auction is a fundraising community event to benefit the Starbright Foundation. Starbright’s mission is to rescue children and young adults from human sex trafficking and modern-day slavery, as well as other dangerous and abusive environments. You can help Starbright by donating a tree, bidding on a tree, or participating in the 50/50 raffle.

Donate a Tree

We are asking businesses, organizations, clubs, and individuals to decorate, donate, and deliver a 4 ft. or larger artificial Christmas tree to be part of the silent auction. Please use only clear Christmas lights in addition to any decorations of your choice. You are invited to place a small sign with your name on your tree to let the Sun Lakes Community know who generously donated that Christmas tree. After expenses, all proceeds will go directly to the Starbright Foundation.

The tree drop-off location will be Cottonwood Country Club in Sun Lakes from Nov. 14 through 20. Simply call Rose Pachura, coordinator and founder of the Sun Lakes Ladies Community Chit and Chat Group at 480-802-0775 for full details, and to set up your drop-off schedule. We ask that you set up your tree in the space reserved for you upon arrival.

Your tree will be on display at Cottonwood Country Club from Nov.21 through Dec. 2. All of the Christmas trees will create the perfect holiday feeling as residents stroll through a ‘Wonderland of Lights’ while deciding which tree they would like to bid on!

Bid on a Tree

Come and stroll through the beautifully decorated Christmas trees the week of Nov. 21 through Dec. 2, enjoy the Wonderland of Lights, and bid on your favorite tree! The Christmas trees will be on display in the main walkway at Cottonwood Country Club in Sun Lakes. In-person bids will be accepted 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 21 through Dec. 2, in the library at Cottonwood Country Club.

Participate in the Raffle

You can buy tickets for the 50/50 Raffle Drawing in the library at Cottonwood Country Club from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 21 through Dec. 2.

Winning bidders for the silent auction and 50/50 raffle drawing winners will be notified Dec. 3.

Thank you for your support!