Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. There is nothing sweeter than a mother’s love. In fact, there is nothing more precious than the attachment that began in the womb and was then drawn into the light, still attached. And when the cord is severed, different connections materialize: Loyalty, devotion and affection, all resulting in what is known…
May 2018
When fear comes calling
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes The National Institute of Mental Health has indicated that anxiety disorders are reaching epidemic proportions. Research indicates that in a given year, nearly 50 million Americans will experience a panic attack, phobias or other anxiety disorders. As a result, the United States has become the…
May 2018
Summer contemplating on the Celestine Insights
Rina Cupples Several days ago, I saw a documentary on The Celestine Prophecy: The Celestine Insights. I had previously read James Redfield’s book, The Celestine Prophecy, and this film attempted to portray the nine insights revealed in it. Once again, the insights gave me lots of food for thought, as they had when I originally…
May 2018
From the Pastor at Sun Lakes Community Church
Jerry McGhee, Pastor Joshua 13:1 says, “Now Joshua was old and stricken in years, and the Lord said unto him, thou art old and stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed.” I have been told that for the Christian, there is no set “retirement age,” because there is always…
May 2018
AAUW installs new officers
Barbara Stewart The Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) held its installation of executive officers on April 16, 2018. For the 2018-19 year, officers include: Co-Presidents – Tillie Fortner and Joyce Ellenbecker Co-VP Membership – Gail Jones and Judi Edmonds Co-VP Programs – Kathy Burns and Susan Decker VP Finance…
May 2018
Beautiful things happened at St. Steven’s Ladies Guild luncheon
Mary Vitolo At St. Steven’s Ladies Guild’s annual Luncheon/Fashion Charity Fundraiser event, Beautiful Things Happened at the Oakwood Country Club on March 14, 2018! St. Steven’s Ladies Guild would like to express gratitude for the many people who helped make our show a success in making Beautiful Things Happen for our charities: Nativity set and…
May 2018
Computer Booters blossom
Kc Coller, Publicity Director It’s happened again – that special general meeting because of the guest speaker! At the April general meeting, we were able to listen and learn from David McIntyre, owner of PCHelpForce Computer Repair in Chandler, AZ, about our computers. Telephone: 602-748-4429. Listening to these speakers, we learn about their knowledge and…
May 2018
Unity explores at the OdySea
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes plans a social outing we call Unity Explores every month. We have fun going to special places and enjoying a time outside of our church service to bond and deepen our friendships with each other. On one of our Explores day, we went to the OdySea Aquarium in…
May 2018
Edgar Cayce Study Group
Our Search for God study group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Room A-2 of Cottonwood Country Club. We explore the readings of Edgar Cayce who is recognized as the greatest psychic of the 20th century and the founder of holistic healing. We strive to be healthier, peaceful and to be one with the…
May 2018
Mosaic class in Oakwood
Janet Hayes and Sandy Holmes The class will be taught by David Jarvinen. David is a mosaic artist and teacher. He teaches mosaic art in fun and engaging environments, focusing on technique and project-based classes geared to all levels of crafters. A workshop, Mosaic Plant Sculpture with Glass Tiles, will be held Wednesday, May 9,…