February 2021

Word of the Month: Sublime

  David Zapatka Friend Mike Schneider and I were discussing this quote from The Urantia Book recently, “Such spirit-born individuals are so remotivated in life that they can calmly stand by while their fondest ambitions perish and their keenest hopes crash; they positively know that such catastrophes are but the redirecting cataclysms which wreck one’s…

Connect with Reiki

Rina Cupples May we all have love to give and receive this Valentine’s Day—with family members, good friends, neighbors, and if the occasion arises, with passersby. I love the opportunities to send cards to connect with grandkids. And feeling the joy of greeting my grown and established children (Zoom is terrific for that, as is…

New Book by Sun Lakes Author

Tom Sanders

Tom Sanders, Sun Lakes Resident The Bonnie Code, a new book, was published through Xulon Press in June of this year by Tom Sanders, a Sun Lakes resident. The Bonnie Code is based on the true story of Bonnie Codier, her family, and her friendship with Tom as a “Bonnie-sitter” over a four-year period. The book…

IronOaks Breakers Pool League Tournament Results

Left to right: George Kothe, Jim Boyes, Mark Bernier, and Don Lewis

Albert McCabe The IronOaks Breakers Pool League has announced the winners in their Welcome Back Championship Tournament. The tournament matches were 8-Ball, with a race to five games to win. The tournament concluded on Jan. 6 with 1st place winner Jim Boyes, 2nd place winner Don Lewis, 3rd place winner George Kothe, and 4th place…

Sun Lakes – Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes

Message from the President Roger Beagle This month, there is continued good news regarding the COVID-19 vaccinations. Soon, we will all have the opportunity to be vaccinated and possibly feel like we are moving forward with some control over this pandemic. We still need to continue with guidelines of wearing masks and social distancing, to…

Crystal Cards Succeeds Despite COVID

Bobbie Reed COVID has forced the cancellation of so many things in the past year, including group work sessions and public sales of Crystal Cards. The Crystal Card Project has adapted and continues its support for My Sister’s Place, a shelter for those escaping domestic violence. Volunteers now work at home, crafting new cards from…

Sisk Park Bocce Club Forgoes League Play

John Terranova The Sisk Park Bocce Club Board of Directors has completed a survey of last year’s members to determine their interest in participating in league play for the second half of the 2020-21 season. While there was considerable interest, an equal number of members raised concerns about playing due to the pandemic. Therefore, the board…