Joyce Spartonos As we look towards winding down the year, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) continues to operate virtually. The congregation is happy to announce a full, rich calendar of events for December. It’s called “going out with a bang,” and SLJC is delighted to have been able to keep its membership involved throughout this…
Religion, December 2020
There Is Always Room in the Stable…
Pastor Marvin Arnpriester I only did what you have done a thousand times, or more, when Joseph came to Bethlehem and knocked upon the door. I did not turn the Christ away, with alibi, so deft. Like you, I simply gave to him, whatever I had left. -Author Unknown I think we have been a bit…
Generals, December 2020
Modified Services Through End of this Year
Elizabeth Vaughan Volunteers, clients, and staff must wear masks at all times! Schedule all services with Neighbors Who Care at 480-895-7133. Do not call volunteers directly. Services are available Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. * Transportation—Essential Medical Appointments One service per week; maximum two-hour appointment (does not include driving time). Appointment requests…
Features, December 2020
Send in the Clowns!
Roger Bonngard The clowns are here in Sun Lakes. Clowns reside in a place where laughter and crying are happening at the same time. Clowns are needed when things are falling apart and are needed to divert us from our chaos. Certainly, the COVID-19, the wild fires, our personal health, and the incivility within our…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
AAUW and Girl Scouts: Democracy and Leadership
Julia McKee-Ostos The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Arizona Southeast Valley Branch collaborated with Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus Pine Council to present the new Girl Scout Democracy Badge to girls grades 6-12 (Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts) via Zoom, to girls throughout Arizona on Oct. 17. AAUW supports public policy outreach, and Girl…
Religion, December 2020
Sun Lakes Lutheran Church Update
Paul Anderson The Sun Lakes Lutheran Church is a mission congregation of Mountain View Lutheran Church. The Church is a worship community dedicated to Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Holy Bible. Services are held at the Sun Lakes Chapel located at 9240 E. Sun Lakes Boulevard N in Sun Lakes Country Club. We…
Generals, December 2020
Another Successful Blood Drive in Sun Lakes
Ken Hinatsu The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross held a successful blood drive in Sun Lakes on Oct. 27. This drive was the third blood drive held at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse facility on Riggs Road. The blood drive efforts continue to shore up recent shortfalls in the blood supply…
Sports, December 2020
Residents Win Silver Medal at Arizona Open
Steve Smitham Jerry Strom of Cottonwood, and Steve Smitham of Ironwood, partnered to win the Silver Medal in the 4.0 60+ Men’s Doubles at the Arizona Open.
Religion, December 2020
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
Esther Spear, Publicity The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood has many exciting programs planned. Our next meeting will be on Dec. 17, at 1 p.m., via Zoom. For many years, we have had group visits to the Phoenix Art Museum. Since we can’t go to the museum, we will have a representative of the Phoenix…
Features, December 2020
So Many Books … So Little Time
Violetta Armour 100 Days of Happiness by Fausto Brizzi reviewed by Violetta Armour. It’s December. The month of good cheer and joy. So why would I choose to review a book that deals with terminal cancer and a diagnosis of 100 days to live for the main fictional character Lucio Battistini? Because although it is a sad…