Sherrian Beagle Have you been to the D’Vine Gourmet Shop at Fulton Ranch yet? How about to one of their free wine tasting events? Have you tasted some of their creative snack items? No? Then you are missing out! Owner Denise McCreery invites you to attend the Women’s Exchange and try a little taste of…
September 2016
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Grief classes offered at SLUMC
When a loved one dies, life is never the same for those left behind. Beginning on Wednesday, September 7, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will offer GriefShare, a non-denominational seminar and support group designed to assist those who are struggling with the loss of a loved one. John McCollum, who completed the GriefShare program in…
Religion, September 2016
Learn how to ring hand bells
Lyn Munn Come to the fellowship hall of the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Saturday morning, October 22, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and learn how to ring hand bells. “Back to Bells,” a free class, is being given by Libbie Randels, seen in the accompanying photo. She is a representative of the Handbell Musicians of…
Religion, September 2016
Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a successful and dynamic spiritual center
Rev. Debbi Brown We begin our Sunday services after summer recess on September 4 at 9:30 a.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room of Sun Lakes Country Club. I am so excited to be back sharing divine messages on Sunday mornings with you. We end every Sunday service by singing the Peace Song together. ‘Let…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Sun Lakes Ukulele Group kicks off October 23
Nancy Harrison If you’ve visited the Cottonwood Clubhouse on a Sunday afternoon and heard some happy music and laughter coming from the Ceramics Room, you’ve heard our Sun Lakes Ukulele Group. The group, led by Cottonwood Palo Verde resident Nancy Harrison, will kick off its third season on October 23. We meet on the first…
Features, September 2016
Word of The Month: Proprioception
David Zapatka Have you ever fractured an ankle, leg or hip? Did you find it difficult regaining your balance and full control of your healed joint or limb, maybe instability or possibly even “knowing” exactly where it was? This can be very unsettling. On a dead run last year I stepped into a concrete rain…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Golden Goalies – my posse
Bea Loozer Recently I sent a sympathy card to a Goalie who moved back to Chicago and then lost her mother. She thanked me with the claim, “You Golden Goalies are my posse.” I don’t think she meant we are enforcers. I think she was getting at the friendship that has developed around a common…
Generals, September 2016
News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care Inc.
Hope conquers fear Eric Ehst, Executive Director You see it in the puppy’s eyes, the hope for a walk or a treat. There’s a sparkle of anticipation and joy, just waiting for fulfillment. Or maybe instead there’s the fear of getting a swat as punishment for that “mistake” on the rug. You can also see…
Front Page, September 2016
Celebrate Isreal program
Michael Cohen The Friends of Israel Committee of Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation will hold a Celebrate Israel program on September 25 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel Center, 9240 E. Sun Lakes Blvd. North, and is open the entire community. A congregational tour to Israel took place in March 2016. This program will…
Features, September 2016
In Passing
Robert F. Durben Robert F. Durben, 93, of Sun Lakes, AZ, passed away on July 30, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Hansen Durben, and the late Dorothea Harrington Durben; dear father of Mark (Betty) Durben and Patti (Randy) Smith; dear grandfather of Rachel, Bryan, Chris, Gabriel (Stephanie) and John (Christina); dear great-grandfather of…