Deb Engle Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, has a chapter in the East Valley called Devorah Hadassah. We organize events, programs, and fundraising activities to support Hadassah Medical Center in Israel and other Hadassah initiatives. For more information, please contact desertmountain@hadassah.org or Marcia Garnice at garnicemarcia@gmail.com. January Events: Wednesday, Jan. 28: Our speaker…
January 2026, Religion
The Best Years of Our Lives
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. A group of citizens in a small town were busily engaged in digging a foundation for a new house of worship when a disturbing thought occurred to one of the laborers: “What are we going to do with all the earth we are digging up? We certainly can’t leave it here.”…
Religion, January 2026
When Christianity Harms
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ January pushes us to take stock of our lives and our faith. As the calendar turns, we set goals, reflect on the past, and look toward a hopeful future. Christianity shapes many of those hopes. It teaches love, forgiveness, and justice. Yet we must…
Religion, January 2026
St. Steven’s Women’s Retreat: Women as Inspirations of Faith
Join us on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Steven’s Parish Hall, 24827 S. Dobson Road in Sun Lakes, for a day of reflection on the unique gifts women possess that enable them to become inspirations of faith. Register with Dorothy via phone at 480-390-7839 or by email at dwodraska@gmail.com…
January 2026, Religion
What Is a Soul?
Mark Wenz, Unity Church of Sun Lakes This month, let’s examine the various ways major religions define the soul. In Christianity, the soul is the immaterial essence of a person, distinct from the body but meant to be united with it in resurrection. Christianity teaches that the soul survives physical death and is immortal and…
January 2026, Religion
Grief Is a Journey—Where Are You on That Journey?
Rev. Judy Wismar Claycomb Have you lost a loved one recently and just begun your journey of grief? Or has it been weeks, months, or maybe years since you lost your loved one and yet you still suffer from deep sadness or regrets? Grief is a journey with all kinds of twists and turns and…
January 2026, Religion
A New Year, a New Rhythm
Rev. Jennifer Lambert, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church January has a way of inviting us to begin again—to find fresh energy, renewed hope, and new rhythms for the year ahead. At Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, we’re stepping into 2026 with joy, connection, and a little bit of fun as we launch our winter Concert…
January 2026, Religion
‘Knowing Him Better, Loving Him More,’ Sun Lakes Women’s Bible Study
Dena Brinkman Join us in the new year to deepen your relationship with God. Author and Bible teacher Tina Schuler will be teaching from her newly published book Knowing Him Better, Loving Him More. This series will strengthen your walk with God and help you better understand who He is so you will love Him…
January 2026, Sports
The Tennis Court: Your Dance Floor for Movement and Mastery
Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club Think of a tennis court as a vast dance floor—a space designed for movement, rhythm, and flow. Unlike a crowded dance floor where people constantly bump into one another, a tennis court offers generous room for just two players on each side. It’s your personal stage to…
January 2026, Sports
The Rain Did Not Dampen Our Spirit
Barb Jorgensen Rain can’t stop us. With assistance from our friends/neighbors at the IronOaks Tennis Club, a few matches were held there. Some were moved to Palo Verde, and some players returned to finish under the lights. We were back on schedule by Friday morning for our annual Bradshaw-Neu Charity Tennis Classic, which was held…