Category: February 2023

The Importance of Your Story

Pastor Mitch McDonald, Sun Lakes Community Church We don’t seem to talk much about the idea of oral history these days. Historians tell us that oral history is the most reliable way of preserving first-hand information. This week two wonderful saints went home to be with their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: Phyllis, a 101-year-old…

SLJC Men’s Club Meeting February 7

The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Men’s Club will be hosting Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke at their February meeting on the evening of Feb. 7. The social portion begins at 6:30 p.m., and the mayor will be speaking beginning at 7 p.m. Mayor Hartke will be speaking about economic growth, infrastructure improvements, and housing that addresses…

Jewish Congregation Sisterhood Events

The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will present the award-winning author and Talmud scholar Maggie Anton on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m., in the Chapel House. After taking a women’s Talmud class, Ms. Anton developed a passion for the history of the great Jewish scholar Rashi. Since he had no sons, he taught his…

Devorah Hadassah Game Day February 22

Happiness is yelling, “Fun, Fun, Fun, I Won, I Won, I Won!” Devorah Hadassah is having a Game Day to benefit Hadassah Medical Organization on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Chabad East Valley, at 875 N. McClintock Road, in Chandler. The cost is $18 pre-Game Day or $20 after Feb. 9.…

Relishing Pickleball: The Lob–Part 2

David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “The lob is a lofted shot hit off a bounce that can be either offensive or defensive in nature. The object of lobbing is to force your opponents, who are in a strong position at the non-volley…

Men’s Niners Results

Jim Wegman, Publicity Happy New Year to all our members. May 2023 bring us all good health, happiness, and lots of birdies and pars. The new year also brings the league a new board: President Ed Anderson, VP Len Dolins, Secretary David Mork, and Treasurer Bob Deken. Let’s give the new board lots of support,…

Coach Kwong’s Tennis Tip

We all know the serve is the action beginning the point and is a weapon if you have a strong, well-placed delivery. Back in 1972, there was a musical group, Argent, who sang “Hold Your Head Up.” The song is spot-on when relating it to tennis serving performance. When you drop your head/shoulders, most likely, the…

Palo Verde Men’s Golf Association

Jeff French PVMGA had a full calendar of play in December, which was kicked off with the much-anticipated Christmas Dinner Dance on Saturday, Dec. 3. Members and guests enjoyed an evening of dinner, music, and dance. There was also a Home and Home event with the Sun Lakes Country Club. December play results: Dec. 3…

Annual Jason Morton Tennis Classic Returns March 2-5

High–level tennis will be returning once again for the annual Jason Morton Tennis Classic, March 2 through 5 (Thursday through Sunday.) Named after the longtime legend in American senior tennis, Jason Morton, who represented the U.S. in eight different international cup competitions and won over 100 gold and silver balls in national tournaments. As we…