About the African American Association of Sun Lakes

Serving the 50+ Community in Sun Lakes, Arizona Since 2001

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The African American Association of Sun Lakes (AAASL) was founded in 2001 by a small group of residents in Sun Lakes, Arizona who sought to build meaningful cultural and social connections within their community. What began as a desire to connect with others of shared interests and backgrounds has grown into a thriving nonprofit organization dedicated to fellowship, engagement, and community involvement.

AAASL proudly serves adults ages 50 and older in Sun Lakes, Arizona, creating opportunities for cultural enrichment, social activities, volunteerism, and lasting friendships.

Meet our current board members

Current Board Members from left to right: David Sheer- Treasurer, Rosetta Sheer-President, Patricia Watts-Secretary, Gael Tillery-Vice President, Jackie Slaughter-Activities Coordinator, Sonda Hilario-Website Administrator, Denise Brice Walker-Correspondence Secretary

About Us

A.A.A.S.L. was founded in 2001, by a small group residing in Sun Lakes, AZ.

This group wanted to connect both culturally and socially with others having like interests & backgrounds. AAASL is a non-profit organization with the goal of bringing people together in the spirit of fellowship for people 50 yrs young + older.

About Our Club

Monthly Game Nite and Welcome Back Party

Monthly Game Nite with group games like Mexican Train, Bid Whist and multiple other games. Bring your favorite Snack/Appetizer to share and enjoy the fellowship for a couple of hours. Takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month. The Welcome Back Party, welcomes our winter visitors and Members back for the season. Typically a potluck event with a DJ Entertainment, dancing and lots of fun in October.

Jazz in the Park

Jazz in the Park is an annual event with music and catered food. This event is held outdoors during the delightful Spring month of April in Chandler, Arizona. Tickets are presold. Stay tuned for more information about the upcoming 2026 Event. Coming soon.

Holiday Event Party

Join our Annual Holiday Event Party with catered food and live entertainment. Enjoy Food, Fun and Dancing. This event is held at the end of the year in December. Tickets to this event are presold. Tickets are limited so be sure to get yours before they are sold out!

Member Spotlight

Meet Member - Jacqueline Slaughter (AAASL Events Coordinator)

SPOTLIGHTING A MEMBER OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUN LAKES

By Naomi Bryson
Jacqueline Slaughter is in the AAASL spotlight for this month. She proudly says that her greatest passion in life is to spend time with her grandchildren. This may be her greatest passion, but there is much more to know about her.

She is the Events Coordinator for the AAASL. This means that she must select and provide guidance to individuals to plan and execute events for the entire year. Some of the events are the Welcome Back Pot Luck Gathering, Jazz in the Park, Holiday Gala, Old Fashion Picnic and short trips. For many of these events, she coordinates with the Sun Lakes II Active Lifestyle Director, David Guthrie. Her greatest challenges, as EventsCoordinator, are deciding on dates for events and coordinating with other events.

She likes to stay busy. In addition to her volunteer work with AAASL, she enjoys bowling, riding her bike, making quilts, and reading fiction. She also works part-time at the Sun Lakes Sprouts Farmers Market. She has expertise in working with people and organizing activities. Her employment experiencesat the AAA Automobile Club and Cuyahoga County (Ohio)have prepared her for the position as AAASL Event Coordinator.

She and her husband Freddie have travelled extensively. She has fond memories of their Caribbean cruises, visits to Paris, Palm Springs, Bermuda, the Dolly Parton Boat Ride, and the Grand Canyon. At the top of her bucket list is a visit to Vietnam and Hawaii. Freddie served our country during the war in Vietnam.

Jacquie and Freddie have lived in Sun Lakes for over seven years. How did she get from Cleveland, Ohio to Sun Lakes? She tells the story that involves advertising and marketing success stories. She had received several brochures advertising the Robson Resort Communities; they decided to visit Sun Lakes, and the rest is history.

She and Freddie have been married for nearly 13 years. They became a blended family which includes two sons and one daughter. When asked how she met Freddie, her smile broadens. She was at the Cuyahoga County (Ohio) Office for a job change. As she started to leave, when she stepped off the elevator, she saw County Sheriff Freddie (Division of Protective Services) in uniform. He was “Mr. Right.” A brief conversationwith each other ensued that led them to marriage.

The AAASL is a non-profit organization that brings together, in a spirit of fellowship, a group of individuals residing in Sun Lakes, AZ and within a 100-mile radius (of Sun Lakes) who share similar interests, seek recreation and social interaction. Rosetta Sheer is the current president. Anyone interested should visit the website at AAASL.club.

Join the AAASL Club

PAY Membership Dues (2025-2026)

We’d love to have you! Please fill out this Membership Form (online) Dues: $31 online or $30 by check per person. Mail to: AAASL, PO Box 13114, Chandler, AZ 85248.