Jackie Cox SunBird Quilters Carol Braaten, Delores McCarthy, and Heather Verbitsky are among six teams competing in a Scrap Happy Challenge, as they make quilts for less fortunate families. The group uses donated fabrics only and picks their own pattern, in sizes from baby to throw size. They invite you to join them from 1…
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) is proud to support many educational opportunities within the East Valley. One of these exceptional programs is the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL). Since launching in 1995, DPIL has become the premier early childhood book gifting program in the world and…
Mark your calendar! Join us for this special event at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 13, in the Oakwood Country Club Kingston Ballroom located at 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., in Sun Lakes. The program includes a continental breakfast (coffee, tea, pastries, fruit) with gluten-free available upon request, as well as live music, a guest speaker,…
Sarah Auffret Elvis will be in the building for a special Vegas Nights celebration for Assistance League of East Valley on Saturday, April 29, at Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes. Following piano music, champagne, and a scrumptious dinner, “Elvis” will hit the dance floor with some of his greatest hits. “It’s going to be…
Margaret Munsch The Lady 18ers held their two-week net tournament, called the SunBird Cup, on Feb. 14 and 21. The first day of the tournament, Feb. 14, was very cold and windy, but that didn’t stop a number of the ladies from getting on the course. Congratulations to Dolly White who “calculated the wind” and…
Jackie Cox Heidi and Ann of the Mat Makers group are proud of the sleeping mat they helped make for homeless people. The team of about 15 cuts strips from plastic bags from different stores, which contribute to the color patterns. They are tied together, then crocheted into beautiful, resilient mats, as well as purses…
Jackie Cox Drop-in billiards players, especially if they have a good joke to share, are welcome all year on most any weekday morning.
John Yu Our last event for the 2022-23 season is upon us. We will have a great finale to our 34th season. Our evening’s music and songs will be provided by the Midnight Moon band. Admission is $15 per person and $25 per couple. Doors open at 5 p.m., music begins at 5:30 p.m., and…
Cheers Trip Opportunities: Several Cheers members went on the Free Spirit Mystery Tour where they stopped at several locations in Phoenix, including the Japanese Gardens. The popularity of the Mystery Tours has resulted in fewer and fewer attractions that can be reached within a single day. As a result, Free Spirit is putting together an Overnight…
Mary Kenny, Volunteer Women make a difference in their own lives and for others by participating in AAUW (Association of American University Women). What is AAUW? It is a diverse group that encourages participation by those who wish to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, philanthropy, and research. It supports education and legislation…