January 2020

SLUMC Women’s Retreat Feb. 8

Linda K. Gercken “Let It Go, Let It Go!” So sings Elsa, the young and newly-crowned queen of Arendelle, in Disney’s award-winning animated movie, Frozen. “Can’t hold it back anymore,” she warbles. Borrowing from the song’s lyrics, the Sun Lakes United Methodist Women will sponsor the 2020 Annual Women’s Retreat entitled “Let It Go!” The…

It’s a Great Life

Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Each year as time changes numbers and seasons begin the cycle of renewal, the TV stations show an “oldie but goodie” called It’s a Great Life. And each year, I watch and feel a different sensation and understand it a little differently. I sit and know the next part and the…

Sisterhood Card Party Is Coming to Oakwood

Esther Spear It’s time to register for the annual Card Party on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, at 10 a.m., sponsored by the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood. This fun-filled event raises funds for local charities. Gather your friends to play mahjongg, canasta, bridge, Scrabble, or another game, or we will place you with others who…

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Services Feb. 14

Joyce Spartonos, Publicity The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, as always, would be delighted to have you join us for services on Friday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel in Sun Lakes. Under the esteemed leadership of our wonderful Rabbi, Irwin Wiener, we’ll be celebrating Tu BiShvat, The New Year of the Trees. While…

Agave Quilters Guild News

The Agave Quilters Guild recently celebrated the holiday season with a festive luncheon at Palo Verde. Members enjoyed their friendships, some fun games with fun prizes, and, as always, a Show and Tell of members’ works; inspiration to start off the New Year of 2020 with new ideas and new incentive for quilting, the work…

Harmonica Class for Beginners

Tom Marschel Learn to play in only six sessions with St. Louis Slim, an accomplished player and instructor. It’s the most fun you will have in 2020. We will move from “Pop Goes the Weasel” to real melodies. Each participant will have a great time learning the pucker, the tongue slap, and how to read…