You’re invited to enjoy some holiday cheer to celebrate this special time of year! The annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade from Palo Verde to Cottonwood takes place Friday, Dec. 6. Deck out your golf cart to be in the parade or watch the decorated carts along the parade route. Merriment Begins at Palo Verde You…
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club November was the start of our hiking season, and you could feel the enthusiasm in the air both at our Welcome Back picnic and on the trails. The weather turned cooler, and our club members were ready to hike! We had an excellent turnout at our Welcome Back picnic.…
If you were one of the more than 1,600 guests who attended one of the two performances last year, you know that this was not your average Christmas concert! It’s a fun-filled, hour-long celebration of Christmas highlighted by solo performances from a gifted cast of musicians who are accompanied by the audience in singing popular…
Yvonne Orlich Here we are, approaching the holiday season. It seems it was just 110 degrees outside, and now we are preparing for Thanksgiving and Christmas. As always, the Chorale is working hard to fine-tune all the music pieces for the concert on Dec. 12. We have a great lineup of songs, new and old…
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ Last month, our church office received a festive surprise. With the help of a church volunteer, our administrative assistant secretly placed tiny elves around the office, tucked in clever places: behind the copier, peeking from a shelf, or among the hymnals. Each morning, I…
F. David Rolf Have you noticed that wonderful feeling floating all around the air? The people seem so friendly and you see smiles everywhere Your neighbor seems so cordial All your friends now stay in touch There must be a simple reason everything has changed so much The checkers at the grocery even smile and…
Sarah Marks Stained glass, one of the world’s oldest and most captivating art forms, is experiencing a renaissance in Sun Lakes where local instructor Mary Hibbard is offering a hands-on introduction to this timeless craft. With its dazzling colors and intricate designs, stained glass has entranced audiences since ancient times, from the Egyptians and Romans…
Unit 11 The Unit 11 monthly HOA board meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 4 p.m. in the Phoenix Room in the Computer Learning Center at the Cottonwood clubhouse. All homeowners are welcome to attend.
Rev. Jennifer Lambert, Senior Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church As we enter this holiday season, many of us are feeling the weight of the year behind us—whether from the personal challenges we’ve faced, the loss of loved ones, or simply the world’s burdens. In moments like these, the message of Christmas can feel both…
Pastor Mitch McDonald The lights are up. The malls are filled. The Hallmark Channel has already worn out every Christmas favorite, and it’s just the first week of December. Hallmark isn’t the only one who began getting ready for Christmas back in October, though. Our music ministry also started preparing Christmas music to be ready…