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…
Category: February 2023
Religion, February 2023
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…
Religion, February 2023
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…
Religion, February 2023
Bishop Nevares, Coming to St. Steven’s on February 14
Eduardo Alanis Nevares, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, will be presenting a Morning of Recollection on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, at St. Steven’s Catholic Church in Sun Lakes, Ariz. On May 11, 2010, Nevares was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix and Titular Bishop of Natchesium by…
Religion, February 2023
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.…
Sports, February 2023
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…
Sports, February 2023
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,…
Sports, February 2023
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…
Sports, February 2023
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…
Sports, February 2023
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…