Welcome to the Lakes Clubs and Groups page. Here you will find information about the clubs and groups that meet at The Lakes Clubhouse. If you are interested in joining a club or group, please contact the person listed for that club or group.
We are always looking for new clubs and groups to form. If you have an idea for a new club or group, please contact Christine Baldanza at 480-838-1023.
Lakes residents and their guests are invited to join the Out To Lunch Bunch on Wednesday, May 14 at noon at Picazzo's Italian Kitchen, 440 W. Warner Road, Tempe on the northeast corner of Kyrene and Warner.
Picazzo's is an Arizona-based family-owned and operated health-centric restaurant with locations in Sedona, Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert, Paradise Valley and Arrowhead. Picazzo's sources clean, whole foods, rich in nutrients, blended with fantastic flavors. "We have a fusion approach to a modern-Italian cuisine that sprinkles in the bold flavors of Asian, Mediterranean and even Mexican ingredients, into our menu of salads, entrees, pasta and pizza. We like to call ourselves “Healthitarians”! The complete menu may be viewed at picazzos.com.
Please make reservations at the Clubhouse no later than Monday, May 12. Let us know if you need a ride, as we will carpool from the Clubhouse at 11:30 AM for a 12:00 luncheon.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennie Cohagen at 602-451-6177 or April Sapinski 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, May 15 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. Patsy Policare will lead a discussion of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict.
In December 1926, Agatha Christie goes missing. Investigators find her car on the edge of a deep, gloomy pond. Her WWI veteran husband and her daughter have no knowledge of her whereabouts. After 11 days of a massive manhunt, she mysteriously reappears, claiming amnesia. The puzzle of 22 days has persisted.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt will be discussed at the Thursday, June 19 Lakes Book Club meeting.
The Fall 2025-Winter & Spring 2026 schedule of titles will be announced in an upcoming Lakes Log. For more information, please contact the Lakes Book Club Coordinators:| 2025 Book Club Schedule | ||
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| 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 noon the day 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 2025 card, which will be good through March 2026. 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.