The December service at the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation will be held on Friday, Dec. 9, celebrating the festival of Chanukah, which begins at sunset on Dec. 18. The congregation conducts services each month on the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel. For additional information or to have…
Category: December 2022
Religion, December 2022
December Is a Time of Faith
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…
Religion, December 2022
I Am Afraid God Might Ask Me the Same Question
Pastor Marvin Arnpriester A person recently commented to me they were struggling with how to best respond to all the tragic events going on in the world. Fires in California, migrants traveling through Mexico to our border, floods, and other related weather issues around the world. I suggested a response through our church channels. The…
Religion, December 2022
Bakeless Cookie Walk
United Women in Faith Leadership Team This is the time of year when we all look forward to the Cookie Walk. However, COVID-19 has changed the way that we look at everything, and after much discussion, we determined it was no longer a viable way to raise money to support the many organizations who depend…
Religion, December 2022
Devorah Hadassah Events for December
Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer organization that inspires a passion for and commitment to the land, the people, and the future of Israel. Devorah Hadassah is our chapter located in the Southeast Valley. For more information on attending our events, please contact Eliana Bar-Shalom at 860-377-7126 or [email protected]. The first…
Religion, December 2022
Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
On Thursday, Dec. 15, we will have a Hanukkah Party at 1 p.m. in the Chapel Center. There will be lots of games and delicious traditional desserts for the holiday celebration. Activities include making edible dreidels, Hanukkah bingo, and holiday word puzzles. On Jan. 19, 2023, at 1 p.m. we will learn how challah is…
Religion, December 2022
‘Tuesday Nights Together’ in December!
Cathy Smoot Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) at 9248 E. Riggs Road hosts Tuesday Nights Together (TNT), a series of free programs, every month! Topics vary from light and entertaining to serious and informing. A light meal will be offered for a free-will offering at 5 p.m. with the presentation starting at 5:30 p.m.…
Sports, December 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Pickleball Market Continues to Grow
David Zapatka Last month we announced Major League Pickleball had arrived. High-profile individuals Drew Brees, James Blake, Lebron James, Draymond Green, Kevin Love, and a host of others invested in teams. The new Vibe Pickleball League was recently announced. The first high-profile team owner is Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team.…
Sports, December 2022
Lady Niners Begin 2022-23 Season
The Cottonwood Lady niners (a league founded 28 years ago) were scheduled to begin our season on Nov. 3; however, poor weather conditions canceled our play. Not to be deterred, we began on Nov. 10. The fall lunch and meeting were held on Nov. 17. We currently have 64 players registered. It’s not too late…
Sports, December 2022
All Ladies Pitch N Putt
Welcome back, all you snowbirds! Hope everyone is ready to fire up another season of Pitch N Putt. The format will remain pretty much the same, but it’s been requested we move the starting time back a bit to catch a little more heat. So, everyone plan on being there at 9:30 a.m. for a…