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? What kind of year are we saying goodbye to? It was a year that was filled with traumas and destruction and, more importantly, the loss of so many lives because of…
Religion, January 2023
Sisterhood Plans Fashion Show Luncheon
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will sponsor a Fashion Show and Luncheon on March 27, at 10:30 a.m., at the Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes. This is their annual charity event that will feature fabulous gift baskets, cash raffles, and delicious bake sale goodies. Fashions will be provided by Calle Rose Boutique Clothing…
Religion, January 2023
Devorah Hadassah Events for January 2023
Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer organization that inspires a passion for and commitment to the land, the people, and the future of Israel. Devorah Hadassah is our chapter located in the Southeast Valley. For more information on attending our events, please contact Eliana Bar-Shalom at 860-377-7126 or ebarshalom.eb@gmail.com. The first…
Religion, January 2023
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
The January service at the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) will be held on Friday, Jan. 13. The Congregation conducts services each month on the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m., at the Sun Lakes Chapel. For additional information or to have your questions answered about SLJC services, call 480-612-4413. The January service…
Religion, January 2023
Unity: A New Beginning
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought Community. We celebrate Peace, Love, Light, and Healing. Our practice is affirmative prayer and positive thinking. We support one another in living a Spirit-centered life. Beginning Jan. 1, we will be meeting for church at 10 a.m., a half hour later than in the…
Religion, January 2023
Bishop Nevares, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, Coming to St. Steven’s
Eduardo Alanis Nevares, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, will be presenting a Morning of Recollection on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, at St. Steven’s Catholic Church in Sun Lakes. On May 11, 2010, Nevares was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix and Titular Bishop of Natchesium by Pope…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Yup! He’s Back! Former ‘Rock Club’ Member Returns Nine Years Later!

Well, he’s certainly been busy for the past nine years, but since Dick Eslick enjoys “giving back” to his community, we elected him chair of the Silver department, which automatically gave him a seat on our board of directors. Wife Vicki and Dick moved from Oregon to Oakwood in 2004 after he retired as senior…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Fun Lakers Winter Events

It’s time to renew your membership in the Fun Lakers Club. It’s just $15 per year and runs from January through December. Membership covers card and game groups like Euchre, Mexican Train, and Texas Hold’em Poker, as well as Bocce Ball and the Solo group. It also allows participation in other special events like the…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Bocce Ball Session Two Registration Open Until January 16

John Terranova, President Registration for the second session started on Dec. 1 and will continue until Jan. 8 at our club’s website www.sunlakesbocceclub.com. Those interested can complete a registration form and pay the $25 registration fee online, which covers the cost for a two-person team for the second session. Any individual who needs assistance in registering…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Getting to Know SLCT Board Member Robin Murray

Kate King Turner Many of us couldn’t imagine living in the same four-mile square area of town for all our growing-up years, but that’s what Robin Murray did. “Talk about a small-town girl,” laughed Robin. The town was Whittier, Calif. She attended Fullerton State University for her undergrad degree in public relations, and then went…