Are you a Spanish speaker and would like to practice your Spanish? This group is for you! Join us every Thursday, from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in Cottonwood Meeting Room A-2, behind the Cottonwood Library. We are a fun, welcoming group. Sun Lakes residency is not required. Please contact Dianne Zimmerman at 480-401-8315 for additional…
Category: Clubs & Classes
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
‘String’ Quilt Made in One Afternoon
Sue Bart, Publicity Coordinator A few Desert Threads members made a quilt top for charity in one afternoon of sewing during October. Jody Edwards, community service coordinator, led the attendees in a sewing session to make a quilt top. Strips of various widths of fabric (called “strings”) were stitched on a base of batting to…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
BPW Arizona Recognized for 100 Years of Helping Women Succeed
The Business and Professional Women’s Club (BPW) of Phoenix congratulates BPW Arizona for 100 years of tirelessly promoting the interest of working women and their families. Congratulations to Rose Pachura for serving as former State President for the Chapters for Sun Lakes in 2002, and 1999 Chandler BPW, and former State President for BPW/AZ in…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Happy Holidays
Harry Huckemeyer What a pleasure it has been to see our area start to come back to life again, with families starting to get up and about, clubs starting to get back into full swing, and the weather making it pleasant to start enjoying life once again. The Short Line Model Railroad Club has jumped…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Calling All Knitwits and Bag Ladies
The SunBird Knitwits and Bag Ladies meet each Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. in the Hopi Room. We share advice and patterns, exchange yarn and needles, and generally have fun each week. The group also supports St. Vincent’s charities and makes hats, scarves, and lap robes for donation, so come and contribute your time, even…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Looking for a Dynamite Christmas Gift? Dance Lessons Will Do It!
Mary Lou Kaye In addition to a great, fun gift, dancing slows down the aging process. No kidding! Getting out on the dance floor keeps you “Younger than Springtime.” While having fun with a partner on the dance floor, you also increase your fitness level, staying strong and mentally alert! Gentlemen, there is no memorizing…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
American/German Club Recap
Frank Nechvatal The German Club had their annual Oktoberfest celebration at the October meeting. The club purchased brats and buns and potato salad for the event. The brats were prepared by Trish DeFlieze. Our Tyrolean hats off to Trish and Gunter for cooking the bratwurst. Club members brought side dishes as part of a potluck…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Scandinavian Club Features the Keyboard Connection
Maynard Iverson, Historian Scandinavian Club SEV members are due for a special treat at the Dec. 19 meeting, to be held in the Arizona Room at Sun Lakes Country Club (Phase 1). The Keyboard Connection will provide Christmas music for the pleasure of attendees. This talented group of local ladies has performed for numerous organizations…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
December Rotary Club
Rotarians Support Sun Lakes’ The Perfect Place Day Services Mission Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Chair At a recent Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) meeting, Dr. Rose Saunders, The Perfect Place – Adult Day Services Executive Director, discussed how The Perfect Place provides a safe, structured environment for socialization, recreational (non-medical), and enrichment…