February 2020

Sun Lakes Resident Trades Airplanes for Railroading

Gary Vacin For years, he flew huge jet aircraft carrying hundreds of passengers or thousands of pounds of cargo to airports around the world with the largest load of 825,000 pounds. Today, he drives 1/8 scale locomotives carrying up to 30 passengers around a two-mile course at the Maricopa Live Steamers Railroad Club in Deer…

A Life Worth Living

Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Deep within our hearts is a longing for significance, an intense desire for purpose. It’s been said that as surely as a child breathes, he will someday wonder, “What is the purpose of my life?” Unfortunately, many people search for that purpose in a career.…

The Library Corner

Bette Hargrave February is the month of love. But instead of sending you chocolates, I’ll give you a few really good book suggestions: A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler, a Pulitzer Prize winner. The New York Times Book Review says, “Quintessential Anne Tyler, as well as quintessential American Comedy… She has a knack for turning…

Variety Is the Spice of “Art at the Lakes”

Diane Hitt Need jewelry for a new outfit, occasion, or gift? There will be hundreds of pieces for sale from which to choose. There is a variety, including hand-polished stone wrapped with wire; leather bracelets with pearls or stones; and necklaces, bracelets, and earrings with any stone imaginable, and some artists will let you order…

Anne Freyer to Speak at P.E.O. Coffee on February 12

Linda Reber “Mercy Ships: Experience on the Africa Mercy in 2018-2019” is the title of Anne Freyer’s program. Anne is a P.E.O. in Chapter DD, Sun Lakes, and is a registered pharmacist. She graduated from the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy and received her MS in Pharmacy Administration at the University of Arizona College…

Unity: Perception

Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a spiritual community that focuses on peace, love, and healing. We follow the teachings of Jesus as well as other spiritual Masters. Our prayers are affirmative to align ourselves with the Truth we know is in all of us. We meet in the Arts and Crafts Room…

Card Making Class

Linda Smart Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. Class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m. for the first session. The cards will be completed during your choice of two class sessions: 9:30 a.m. OR…

Welcome to the Apple Club Roundtable Event

Jan Bobbett In our January meeting, the Apple Club offered small-group roundtable presentations. This was a new format for us, and the response was positive. Based on the favorable results, we will continue with this roundtable format for our classes in February and March. After our March class, we will consider what format best suits…