Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. If it is December it must be the time of Hanukkah and Christmas. Each year interfaith couples agonize whether the celebration of these holidays are religious adventures or commercial enterprises. There is a tugging at the heart strings because respect for one another’s faith is the foundation of the commitment made…
December 2016
Religion, December 2016
Important discussion on the Anti-Israel Movement set for January 8
On Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 3:00 p.m., The Friends of Israel, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation will present a discussion on the Anti-Israel movement called “Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions” (BDS). The guest speaker is Shahar Edry, Director of the Israel Center at the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix. The title of his talk is BDS:…
Religion, December 2016
Christmas Grace
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Most men are not fans of shopping. It’s been said that they approach shopping trips the way a CIA team approaches covert missions: identify the target, know where it is, do not deviate to the left or the right, and be out of the store…
Religion, December 2016
The Reason for the Season
Jerry McGhee, Pastor, Sun Lakes Community Church The novel entitled Godric of Finchale chronicles the wanderings and experiences of a 12th century English monk. I was struck by a comment he made about Christians. Godric had been to Christmas Mass and while reflecting upon the significance of the Mass, he said, “An easy thing it is…
Religion, December 2016
December meeting notice for Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
The December 15 meeting of the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will be an interesting afternoon with author Marcia Fine who will discuss her book, Paris Lamb. This intriguing book tells the story of a biblical archaeologist who leaves his Paris vacation and his new-found love to investigate ancient artifacts tied to a suspicious death.…
Religion, December 2016
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Allan Levy, Publicity Director The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) is an established reform congregation that meets at the Sun Lakes Chapel on the second Friday of the month from September through June. In July and August, a rabbinic led twilight service is held in the Sun Lakes Chapel at 5:30 p.m. Services are a…
Religion, December 2016
Guess who’s coming to town?
Guess who’s coming to town? Right now depending upon your age and your circumstances there are several reactions. Children squeal with delight and start singing about a guy in a red suit who has been keeping a close eye on their behavior. They of course are convinced that they have been nothing less than angelic…
Sports, December 2016
IronOaks Tennis Club members enjoy fall social
Thom Tschetter The IronOaks Tennis Club held its fall Tennis Social on Saturday, October 15. The event was multi-purpose as well as multi-club. The event not only welcomes back Sun Lakes’ snowbirds but is a chance for all of the Sun Lakes area tennis clubs to get together. The multi-club aspect brought participants from other…
Sports, December 2016
Farmers Insurance off to 8-0 start
Larry Wolfe At press time the Farmers Insurance team managed by Gary Hillabolt and sponsored by the Frank Margiotta Agency, were off to an 8-0 start in our fall league. That was good enough for a three-game lead over the Real Estate Rustlers, managed and sponsored by Jim Leckner. Roger Wisslead and John Whitman were…
Sports, December 2016
SLLGA 18 Holers results
Nancy Field Low Gross-Ringer-Medallion – Flight 1: 1st Debra Emerick, 2nd Karen Kolis, 3rd Julie Hamlin; Flight 2: 1st Debbi Ebel, 2nd (tie) Elaine Donovel and Kelly Dennis, 3rd Karen Mcguinness; Flight 3: 1st Maraget Werseen, 2nd (tie) Brigette Charles and Dori Winchester, 3rd Judi Kilgus; Flight 4: 1st Jeanne Miszewski, 2nd Arlene Ungaro, 3rd…