Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. In 1945, we celebrated the final end of World War ll. After much bloodshed and sacrifices, we, together with our allies, were finally victorious in a war that still reverberates to this day. The relief that followed also served as a reminder that even in victory there is sadness. The needless…
Religion, January 2017
Following a vision in the New Year
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church “We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar, field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star.” Why did those ancient travelers follow the star in the sky? Scripture tells us they were wise men from the East. One wonders, though, if they…
Religion, January 2017
Shalom Hadassah
Join us for the first meeting of the New Year on January 17, 2017 at Stone & Vine Restaurant, Alma School and Queen Creek. Enjoy a lovely self-ordered lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by a fabulous program. We welcome Susan Sackett who with Cheryl Blythe, co-authored their book, Say Goodnight, Gracie! The Story of Burns…
Religion, January 2017
St Steven’s Ladies Guild sponsoring a Day of Recollection and Retreat
Mary Vitolo St. Steven’s Ladies Guild is offering an invitation to all women in the parish and community to attend a Retreat/Recollection with Father Steven J. Peterson who will be speaking on “The Power of Prayer.” This retreat will be held at St. Steven’s Church in Sun Lakes, Arizona on January 21 from 9:00-11:30 a.m.…
Religion, January 2017
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
Esther Spear The topic for the January 19 meeting of the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood is “Wine and Your Heart: Taking Alcohol to Heart.” It will take place at the Chapel Center at 1:00 p.m. Wine has been thought to provide heart health benefits. The speaker is Dr. Eugene Lariviere. The theme of the…
Sports, January 2017
Sun Lakes Lady Niners news
Happy New Year from the Sun Lakes Lady Niners! We begin the New Year with golfing at noon on January 3. The January general meeting will be held on the 10th at Mulligans following golfing which will be at 10:00 a.m. Please observe the changes! On January 31 we will have our annual Partner Scramble…
Sports, January 2017
CLGA December news
Mary Nelson On November 3 the CLGA event was the Badge Game. In a badge game players must add a stroke for hitting a tree, landing in a bunker, going out of bounds and three putting. Results from the tournament are as follows: Flight 1: 1st Kathryn Campbell, 2nd Billie Seiberling, 3rd (tie) Maretta Emery…
Sports, January 2017
IronOaks Breakers Pool League has new 8 and 9 Ball Champions in the 5th annual championship
David “The Godfather” Mork The following individuals played in the championships: Willie “The Wizard” Foster, Randy “Ollie” Oliver, Randy “Coach” Bryan, Fritz “Dakota Slim” Derheim, John “Mack” McHugh, Keith “Hawk” McDonald, Bill “Lucky” Lange, “Fast Eddie” Allen, Jerry “Slick” Vickery, Sonny “The Shine” Williams, Bob “The Sword” Wilkinson, Jim “The Mountie” Boyes, Wayne “Smadge” Newman,…
Sports, January 2017
OLGA Holes-in-one
Ruth Rees, Publicity Several OLGA ladies had great excitement during the year. Each had a hole-in-one, one of the great and unusual thrills of playing the game! Be sure to congratulate them on this singular achievement.
Sports, January 2017
Energetic start to Oakwood Lady Niners’ new season
Ann Rounthwaite The Oakwood Lady Niners began our winter season with energy and enthusiasm! We’ve welcomed new members, worked on our golf and celebrated the holidays. The OLNGA is a friendly and supportive group of women who play nine holes on Tuesday mornings, get together for lunch afterwards when they can, and enjoy occasional organized…