Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ In an era where the lines of political division run deep, there’s a growing call for religion to remain a sanctuary of unity and inclusivity, transcending partisan divides. Religious institutions, revered for centuries as pillars of moral guidance and communal solace, are now at a…
Generals, January 2024
Crystal Awards Banquet Tickets on Sale January 17
The 2024 Crystal Awards nominees have been selected. Congratulations to those who were chosen. Thanks to those of you who made the effort to complete the applications to nominate worthy community volunteers from the three Sun Lakes communities. Everyone is invited to join in honoring community volunteers at the Crystal Awards Banquet in the evening…
Religion, January 2024
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation News and Events—January 2024
The regular monthly Shabbat service for January will be held on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. where new members of the board of directors will be recognized and retiring members will be thanked for their service. It should be noted that at the December service, Hanukkah candles were lit and Rabbi Irwin Wiener was praised…
Generals, January 2024
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
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January 2024, Clubs & Classes
Bridge Results
SLCC Monday Morning Partnership Bridge 11/13. 1st Ron and Mary Kent, 2nd Bernie Ross and Brenda Costa, 3rd Donna and Dick Briner 11/20. 1st Jerry Smith and Bernie Ross, 2nd Ron and Mary Kent, 3rd Anne Triquart and Rae Lewis; Slam: Jerry Smith and Bernie Ross 11/27. 1st Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish, 2nd Dick…
January 2024, Sports
Sign Up for Bocce Ball!
John Terranova, President Registration opened for Session Two on Dec. 7 and closes on Jan. 7. The second session of play for the 2023–24 season begins on Jan. 15 and concludes on March 17, with our final Awards Banquet on March 24. The club’s Session One Awards Banquet will be held at Sisk Park on…
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
Aerial Refueling Boom Operator to Address Aero Club Gathering
Gary Vacin Originally scheduled for Nov. 27, 2023, the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering featuring a presentation about military aircraft refueling is set for Monday, Jan. 22. The event begins with camaraderie at 6:30 p.m. followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The location is the Cottonwood Country Club…
January 2024, Generals
Sweet Life Café Opens at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on January 4
Cathy Smoot Sweet Life Café begins Jan. 4 at noon with a five-week study of Philippians by John MacArthur. It will be held at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road (next to Robson Library) in the Education building, Room 4. Two of Christianity’s greatest adversaries are self-sufficiency and complacency. Paul responds to…
Religion, January 2024
A New Year—A New Beginning!
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Here we are in another year. What kind of year has passed, and what kind of a year lies ahead? It was a year in which floods and hurricanes inundated our cities and destroyed life and property. It was a year of murder and mayhem in our streets, in our schools,…
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
Agave Quilters Guild News
The Agave Quilters Guild held their Holiday Luncheon on Dec. 6 at the Palo Verde clubhouse. The creative efforts of Hospitality Chairpersons Carrol Ediss and Gail Solway were evident throughout the event. Prizes were awarded for guessing the yardage of fabric in a basket and number of thread spools in a vase, in addition to…