Category: Clubs & Classes

Wonderland of Lights Fundraiser

The Wonderland of Lights Fundraiser is sponsored by the Ladies Community Chit and Chat Group. Christmas Trees were set up on Nov. 11 to Nov. 17. Bidding was Nov. 18 through Nov. 24. Tree Lighting is Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. at the location of Optum Community Center, in the building that says Optum Care.…

‘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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…