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16| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | FEBRUARY 2026 | Thank you to everyone who attended our New Year's Eve party! It was wonderful to see so many people enjoying themselves. Special thanks to Chef Lala and Sous Chef Carlos Peraza for a night of delicious food, and to Angel and her team for the fantastic drinks. A BIG thank you also goes to the Recreation Advisory Committee, Recreation staff, and everyone who lent a hand in transforming the Ballroom into an unforgettable extravaganza. As we enter the new year, I'd like to remind all Group/Club Chairpersons or their designated alternatives to attend our Annual Room Reservation Meeting on Tues., March 3, at 9 am in the Main Clubhouse Ballroom. During this meeting, we will discuss the room reservation process for 2027 and distribute forms for the annual Group/Club verification process. I look forward to seeing representatives from each Group/Club and working together to ensure everyone has what they need to continue their activities successfully into 2027 and beyond. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Vang at (951) 769- 6651 Message From The Recreation Department Activities Day is early this year — Sat., Feb. 7 from 10 am to 12 noon. This event gives each club and group a chance to reach out to residents who may be interested in joining. Don't miss out on the fun and excitement. Each year, Sun Lakes clubs, groups, and recreation programs come together to showcase the very best our vibrant community has to offer. Whether you're looking to join a new club or try your hand at 8-ball, tennis, ping pong, pickleball, bocce, or discover an entirely new hobby, this is the event for you! You'll also have the chance to meet members of our advisory committee; many are looking for new members this fall. Volunteer Interest Forms will be available at the event. Mark your calendars and invite your friends and neighbors. Don't miss this exciting day of fun, discovery, and community connection. If you haven't already, please sign up before Feb. 7. Fri., Feb. 27, doors open at 6 pm, show starts at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 pp. Limit four per household; checks only payable to SLCC. Seating is assigned — choose your seat when you purchase tickets. Kristi King has built a dynamic career as a vocalist, with highlights that include performing on e Regis Philbin Show, opening for Joan Rivers, and serving as the lead singer in Las Vegas' acclaimed Playboy Girls of Rock n Roll. She went on to produce and host her own television show for Fox TV and has been featured in numerous tribute productions nationwide, earning a reputation for her powerful and versatile voice. Peter Pterkin began his musical journey as a composer, jazz guitarist, and songwriter, collaborating with legendary acts such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Donny Hathaway, and Curtis Mayfield. In the 1990s he expanded into radio, becoming a comedy writer and impressionist with Steve Harvey and George Lopez on Los Angeles' 92 FM "The Beat," where his sharp wit and musical talent found a new audience. Bethany Owen was born in Wichita, Kansas and raised in Huntington Beach, California. Bethany launched her entertainment career at Disneyland, performing in Fantasy on Parade as Mary Poppins for four years before transitioning into other featured roles. Seeking new creative challenges, she moved into choreography and singing, ultimately joining a Las Vegas band and continuing to build a diverse career in show business. Anthony Bernasconi comes from a deeply musical family. His mother and her sisters performed as The Cannon Sisters, recording with Warner Brothers Records in the 1960s. Inf luenced by this rich musical legacy, Anthony has carried forward the family tradition with a passion and dedication that shine through in his own career. Activities Day Remembering the 1960s