Are you from The Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota or Nebraska? Have you ever driven through one of those states or knew someone from one? YOU are invited to the Sun Lakes State parties held each year in Sun Lakes Arizona!
Sun Lakes is home (or a winter get-a-way) for many people who live in the Midwest and the state parties is a way to gather with old and new friends from your home state. Here is the scoop on 2014 parties.
The Dakota’s State party – Cottonwood Country Club in the San Tan Ballroom. The evening begins at 5:00 pm with a cash bar and social hour followed by dinner at 6:00 pm and a program at 7:00 pm. Cost is $27.00 per person. Reservations are required. Call Ruth Pederson at 480-802-2145
Nebraska State Party – Sun Lakes Country Club. Also on February 22nd, a cash bar and social hour kicks off this event at 5:00 pm followed by a BBQ Beef and Chicken Dinner at 6:00 pm. Entertainment (music and dancing) will be available to the tunes of Thaddeus Rose. Look for door prizes, a silent auction and raffle prizes. Cost is $20.00 per person and make reservations by calling Jeanne Vaughn at 480-895-0574
Look for the Iowa State Party on March 2nd, 2014 at Sun Lakes Country Club. This event, chaired by University of Iowa graduate John Kolb promises a fun evening with a social hour and cash bar at 5:00 pm. A pork loin dinner with trimmings will begin at 6:00 pm. Mixer activities will keep you moving and meeting new and old friends alike. Look for some surprises thoughout the evening. This is open to anyone who lives in Iowa, has lived in Iowa, thought about living in Iowa, driven through Iowa or can say the word Iowa. For more information contact John Kolb at 480-440-0300.
Lastly look for the Minnesota State party on March 23rd. This event is known as the Minnesota Patio Party and will be held at Palo Verde Country Club from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A cash bar and buffet will be available and the cost is $15.00 per person. For more information or to make reservations contact Pete Herges at 480-895-4158