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.
The Lakes Book Club August meeting has been changed to Thursday, August 28 at 7 PM. As always, all Lakes residents are invited to attend. LynnAnn Wojciechowicz will lead a discussion of All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker. All are welcome to attend the discussion even if you have not read the book.
In this gripping thriller, a young boy named Patch finds himself caught in the deadly web of a serial rapist and murderer. Filled with unexpected twists, the story is a layered suspenseful journey that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
For more info contact Book Club Coordinators:
| 2025-2026 Book Club Schedule | |
|---|---|
| September 18 | A Tiny Piece of Blue by Charlotte Whitney |
| October 16 | James by Percival Everett |
| November 21 | The Miracle at St Anna by James McBride |
| December 18 | Going Zero by Anthony McCarten |
| January 15 | The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz |
| February 19 | Lulu Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller |
| March 19 | The Briar Club by Kate Quinn |
| April 16 | The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley |
| May 21 | The Lost Continent: Travels in Small Town America by Bill Bryson |
| June 19 | The Girl in His Shadow by Audrey Blake |
The Lakes Women's Club (LWC) invites all women of The Lakes to a Welcoming Happy Hour on Thursday, September 4 at 6 PM at the Lakes Clubhouse.
Join us as we pack feminine hygiene products with Women 4 Women Tempe for those in need. We'll share complimentary pizza and wine, meet and visit with other Lakes women. Find out about LWC and our exciting and charitable projects and have a fun evening.
Submitted by the Lakes Women's Club
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.
The Out To Lunch Bunch (OTLB) is currently dark but will resume luncheoning with the September 10 venue. The Out To Lunch Bunch meets the second Wednesday of the month from September through May.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennie Cohagen at 602-451-6177 or April Sapinski 602-430-4413
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.