Lakes residents and their guests are invited to join the Out to Lunch Bunch on Wednesday, February 12 at noon at Postino South Tempe; 8749 S. Rural Road, Tempe on the northeast corner of Rural and Warner.
Postino South Tempe is an industrial wine café offering unique and approachable wines, simply scrumptious food prepared with local ingredients, and a warm, edgy culture that brings people together.
Established in 2020, brimming with playful, funky decor, Postino South Tempe is be-decked with eclectic artwork, starting with the hostess stand - an out-of-commission 1960s cigarette machine used in the TV show, Mad Men. The eye candy continues on through mid-century modern furniture, oversize Murano glass chandeliers and colorful tiling that set the scene for an inspired social gathering. As you nosh on delicious bites and sip on your favorite wine, enjoy the roll-away window walls that create a kicked-back indoor-outdoor experience. Lastly, you won't miss our nod to Tempe's skate-or-die roots- a 300 square foot custom art wall featuring photos donated by the Valley's long beloved skate shop, Sidewalk Surfer. The complete menu may be viewed at postinowinecafe.com/menu.
Please sign up at the Lakes Clubhouse by Monday February 10 and indicate if you need a ride. If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Cohagen at 602-451-6177 or April Sapinski at 602-430-4413
The Out To Lunch Bunch meets the second Wednesday of the month from September through May.
Lakes residents are invited to attend the Lakes Book Club on Thursday, February 20 at 7 PM. We will be meeting upstairs at the Lakes Clubhouse. All are welcome to attend the discussion even if you have not read the book. LynnAnn Wojciechowicz will lead a discussion of The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese. Due to the length of this book, it will require two discussions; one in February and one in March.
Spanning the years 1900 to 1977, it is set in Kerala on South India's Malabar Coast. The book follows three generations of a family that suffers a peculiar affliction. In every generation, at least one person dies by drowning--and in Kerala, water is everywhere. At the turn of the century, a 12-year-old girl from Kerala's long existing Christian community, grieving her dead father, is sent by boat to her wedding where she will meet her 40-year-old husband for the first time. From this unforgettable new beginning, the young girl--and future matriarch--will witness unthinkable changes over the span of her life. The book is a hymn to progress in medicine and to human understanding, and a humbling testament to the difficulties undergone by past generations for the sake of those alive today.
Title suggestions for the 2025-2026 Lakes Book Club may be sent to book club coordinator Patsy Policar. Please include the title, author and a brief description of the book.
For more information, please contact the Lakes Book Club Coordinators:
| 2025 Book Club Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| February 20 | The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese | |
| March 20 | The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese | |
| April 17 | The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende | |
| May 15 | The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict | |
| June 19 | Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt | |
We have two opportunities for Lakes residents to play mah jongg upstairs at the Clubhouse: Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 3 PM and Friday morning from 9 to 11 AM.
LynnAnn Wojciechowicz is in charge of the Tuesday afternoon group. Jane Toaspern is in charge of the Friday morning group.
We must be notified by 8 PM the night before you wish to play in order for us to accommodate you. Contact LynnAnn on Monday to play on Tuesday by texting: 602-769-5088. Contact Jane on Thursday to play on Friday by texting: 602-403-8620.
We use the National Mah Jongg League 2024 card, which will be good through March 2025. In January, LynnAnn will begin taking orders for the National Mah Jongg League 2025 card. The card will be mailed out the first part of April.
If you don’t have a card, but would like to learn, phone or text LynnAnn (602-769-5088) or email her: lynnannw@gmail.com. LynnAnn is happy to teach you how to play this exciting game of skill and luck that keeps Alzheimer’s at bay.
Betty McCarney - President
The LWC meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. All Lakes women are welcome.
The Out To Lunch Bunch meets at the Beach and Tennis Club on the second Wednesday of every month except during summer and carpools to a new gastronomic adventure for lunch. The Bunch reserves tables, so sign up at the Clubhouse at least one day in advance. Meet at the Club to carpool at 11:30 AM or meet at the lunch spot at noon.
The Lakes Book Club meets once a month on the third Thursday, at 7 PM.
Discussion is open to any topic about the book chosen at previous meetings. Be prepared for lively and thought-provoking conversation on a variety of books and authors.
The club is open to all, whether or not you have read the book. We welcome new members. There is no pressure to lead the discussion, but we love to have new members do so. Check the Lakes Log for upcoming book selections or email one of the coordinators for more information about the club.