Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ As a pastor and a lover of dogs, I often find myself reflecting on the simple joys and profound lessons our furry friends bring into our lives. My administrative assistant and I share a mutual affection for dogs, and we’ve observed how their companionship…
Category: August 2024
August 2024, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Attitude Makes a Difference
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Improving your mental attitude can greatly improve your game. I was inspired to write this article due to the fact that recently while competing I fell victim to a poor attitude in the middle of a match that negatively affected my play. Having a positive attitude can equal a positive outcome…
August 2024, Sports
OLGA Golf News
Mary Dyrseth Hello Gentle Readers! Sorry I missed the deadline to submit an OLGA article for last month’s Splash. I was busy driving across the loneliest highway in the USA—Highway 50 across the Nevada desert from Utah to California. Did you know Utah has the most UFO sightings in the country? I didn’t see any…
August 2024, Features
The Transformative Influence of FC Arizona on Our Communities
In the heart of the East Valley, FC Arizona, a dedicated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has been quietly revolutionizing the lives of underserved youth through the universal language of soccer. As its moniker, FC (Futbol Club) Arizona, suggests, this organization is much more than a mere soccer club; it is a beacon of hope and opportunity…
August 2024, Front Page
Auditions for ‘Exit Laughing’ Coming September 4
Sun Lakes Community Theatre is looking for a cast of five to perform Paul Elliot’s comically poignant production of Exit Laughing, which will be directed by Kate King-Turner. Auditions will occur on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in the Mirror Room at Sun Lakes Country Club from 1 to 4 p.m. The cast consists of three “mature”…
Features, August 2024
Word of the Month: Wanly
David Zapatka Reader Bob Mack, commenting on the June WOTM column wrote, “I enjoyed your Chimichurri article, Thanks. Quite the background for such a great tasting meat sauce. I like the old Spanish dictionary definition, confusion. LOL. I recently took some Trader Joe’s Chimichurri sauce, from their deli section, and blended it with some hard-boiled egg yolks,…
August 2024, Sports
Bocce Ball Club Update
Kathy Hoff, Publicist During these record-breaking temperatures, we fondly look forward to the fall when we can get back on the bocce ball courts and see new and old friends. The Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club 2024-25 season kicks off on Oct. 27 at our Wine & Cheese event at Sisk Park, located in the…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
Day Trippers Sun Lakes Travel Group
Do you enjoy taking day trips but hate the hassle of driving to get to your destination? Do you enjoy the beauty of our state and would like to find a way to see the wonders of our state hassle-free with other Sun Lakes residents who share your passion? The Day Trippers may be just…
August 2024, Religion
Sun Lakes United Church of Christ Helps Local Elementary School
For the second year in a row, the Mission and Outreach Ministry of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ asked the congregation to help support the needs of Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School, and they did. For the month of June, members of the congregation purchased a variety of school supplies that are needed by…
August 2024, Generals
Message from the President
Leonard Horst It has already been a scorcher of a summer, and we still have a couple months of it ahead of us. Scientists and psychologists have studied the effects of extreme heat on humans for several decades and found there is a direct connection between long periods of heat, mood swings, and resulting behavior.…