Category: Clubs & Classes

Heading down the highway

Harry Huckemeyer With Halloween behind us and all that went on throughout the month of October, we are just starting to get rolling. We are fortunate that as the weather starts to lighten up, our area becomes one of the wonderful places to be at this time of the year. Thanksgiving weekend is rapidly approaching…

Art Club notice

Sharon Eade Ahhh, the temps have come down from sizzling to perfect, and in this month of thankfulness, we members of the SunBird Art Club continue to reflect on our good fortune to have such a wonderful opportunity to be a part of this group. The sharing of new techniques and art forms with each…

Spanish Conversation Group

Dianne Zimmerman ¿Se habla español? and are you looking to practice Spanish with a fun, friendly, and lively group? Come join us, as we always welcome new participants. We meet every Wednesday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room of the Arts and Crafts building at Oakwood Country Club. Topics and backgrounds are…

Canadian Club news

Wes Akerman Like the Canada Geese, the Canadians are flocking back to SunBird. November is our favorite month to begin our winter vacation. Whether we are escaping the cold, rain, or snow, we so look forward to the sunshine, clear blue skies, and the warmth of the Valley of the Sun. Fall events, as in…

Special yoga class forming

Paullene Caraher There is a special yoga class forming that is designed to address the prevention and relief of incontinence and prolapse issues. The class is tentatively scheduled for the afternoon slot of 4 p.m., which already is booked for yoga classes. There will be a nominal fee of $25 for five classes. There will be…

“Find Your Roots” at the Scandinavian Club

Ellie Watland Now that snowbirds have returned, the SE Valley Scandinavian Club is kicking off a new year on Sunday, Nov. 24. Once again, you can join your friends, enjoy delicious dinners, and hear entertaining programs each month. The club meets in the Sun Lakes Country Club at 25601 Sun Lakes Blvd. for a social hour…

Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Show November 30

Diana Ellis Those crafty Sun Lakers are at it again. The Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association’s annual Fall Show will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30, with more than 50 vendors showcasing their unique handmade crafts and artwork. The show will take place at the Sun Lakes Country Club Phase 1 (25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd.)…

Garden Club resumes November 7

Julie Anderson The Garden Club resumes with its first meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 9 a.m. in the east ballroom. This date is a departure from the normal meeting on the second Friday of the month. This change will allow Garden Club members to join the SunBird bus trip to Kartchner Caverns. The meeting time was incorrect in the…

Book Club

The SunBird Book Club will meet in the Lakeview Room on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m. to discuss books that we’ll read this year. If you love to read and discuss literature, you’re welcome to join us on Nov. 12. We will then continue meetings on the last Tuesday of every month (except December, when we’ll meet…