Pastor David Holling You’ve made it through the holidays, perhaps well or maybe not so well. Now you are facing the new year, and your loved one is still gone. What holiday cheer you were able to muster has once again turned to lonely days and nights, trying to find a new normal, and still…
Sports, January 2022
OLGA November and December Recap
Kathy Burns Our Nov. 16 POD was a three-person scramble. The winning team was Sharon Bowditch, Phyllis D’Amore, and Mary Perry. Tied for second were Eun Yoon, Pam Shumard, and Karen Fager and Judy Darnell, Barbara Anderson, and Doris Swanson. Fourth place was Joan Hammond, Robin Thomas, and Linda Anderson. Tied for fifth were Mary…
Sports, January 2022
IMGA Golfer of the Month: Bill Ranney
Bill was born in Bloomington-Normal, Ill., the oldest of three children. His childhood was full of school, Little League, Boy Scouts, and caddying at a local golf course. After high school, he went to work for State Farm in the Photostat Department—a time before copy machines. Drafted into the Army during the Korean War, Bill…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
Lions Peace Poster Celebration
The Sun Lakes Lions Club just presented local awards for the 2021 Lions Peace Poster celebration. Due to COVID-19, we did not have a Peace Poster Contest in 2020. This year, we did receive posters from four schools in the Chandler Unified School District. The winner was Brenna Johnson, a 6th grade student from Riggs Elementary.…
Generals, January 2022
Trips and Travel
For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or reservations@freespiritvacations.com. Mystery Tour Jan. 14, 2022 Price: $109 per person We’ll travel down the road a bit and stop somewhere you wouldn’t want to miss. Next—our lunch stop—then more surprises! Musical Instrument Museum with Lunch Jan. 25, 2022 Price: $129…
Generals, January 2022
Arizona Red & Pink Hats Sparkles State Convention Planned
Glamour and Glitz, hosted by Desert Ya Ya’s and Chapeaux Rouge, is scheduled for March 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the San Tan Ballroom at the Cottonwood clubhouse, at 25630 Brentwood Drive, in Sun Lakes. Formal dress; must be in royal colors. Hosts are Queen Mum Ann Crabtree and Queen Mom Judy…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
Sun Lakes Knights Plan Annual Soccer Challenge at St. Peter’s
Maynard Iverson, Public Relations Chair For the past 15 years, Council 9678 of the Knights of Columbus has conducted a Soccer Challenge event for the students at St. Peter’s Indian Mission School. The school is located seven miles south of Sun Lakes, on the Gila River Reservation. The 200-plus students are divided into two groups:…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
Noted Aviation Historian Briefs Aero Club Gathering
A noted aviation historian has refuted the notion that the B-17 “Memphis Belle” crew was the first to finish a full 25-mission tour during World War II. He spoke to an audience of 55 during the Sun Lakes Aero Club (SLAC) gathering on Nov. 15. Col. James Evans (USAF ret.) told how a B-24 Liberator…
Religion, January 2022
We Are in the Presence of God
Senior Pastor Marvin D. Arnpriester Richard Rohr, author and Franciscan monk from Albuquerque, made the following observation: “We cannot attain the presence of God, because we’re already in the presence of God.” “What’s absent is awareness!” Jesus promised that he would never leave nor forsake us. If that is true, then we are never out…
Generals, January 2022
Are You a Movie Lover?
If you enjoy movies and would like to have lively discussions about movies with other couples, we are forming a new group. This also will be a great opportunity to meet new friends. Please call Sandy at 480-532-4523.