Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, a Reform Temple, is now accepting new members. For more information, please contact Susie at 480-580-1592.
Religion, February 2025
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood Events
Esther Spear The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood knows how to throw a party. Our annual Paid-Up Membership Luncheon/Hanukkah party was a huge success. The catered affair was held in the Chapel House where we ate delicious latkes and played Hanukkah Bingo for prizes. The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood is holding its annual fundraiser,…
Religion, February 2025
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
The regular monthly Shabbat service for February will be held on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. The Sisterhood will be honored during the service. Full services are conducted each month starting in November, except for July and August, on the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel. For additional…
February 2025, Religion
Love One Another: Building Community in February
Reverend Jennifer Lambert February is often called the Month of Love, and while Valentine’s Day fills the shelves with hearts and flowers, there is a deeper and more transformative love that deserves our attention. This is the love that Jesus spoke of when He said, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As…
February 2025, Religion
Dancing in the Rain
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. One of the most daunting prospects in human existence involves growing old and the feeling of abandonment. Sometimes we have visions that we will become helpless and a burden to those who know and care about us. A large segment of the senior population gravitates to retirement communities that offer the…
February 2025, Religion
Faith, Resilience, and Black History
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ My great-grandmother (Elvira Ellis) was 105 when she passed away, and her life remains one of the greatest stories of faith and resilience I’ve ever known. Growing up, I would sit at her feet, captivated by the stories she told about her life and…
February 2025, Religion
St. Steven’s Ladies Guild Retreat
The St. Steven’s Catholic Church’s Ladies Guild is holding its annual Women’s Retreat on Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Great Hall at St. Steven’s Church. The theme is “Living with Christ in the Present Moment.” Participants will spend the day reflecting on the importance of living with Christ in the…
February 2025, Religion
What on Earth Am I Here For?
Mark Wenz The headline above is also the subtitle of Rick Warren’s influential Christian guidebook entitled The Purpose Driven Life. Now that we’re a month into 2025, I challenge each of you to ask yourself this: If you’re not here to improve your own life and the lives of others, then why are you here?…
February 2025, Religion
Unity Community Events
Julia Norton All events are held in the Mirror Room at Sun Lakes Country Club. Feb. 12 Drum Circle from 1 to 2 p.m. No experience or instruments are needed. Bring drums, rattles, or other sound instruments if you have them. Metaphysical class with Sheila Taylor from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 19 Judy Adams…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Lady Putters
Susan Gottschalk We enjoyed fine putting weather in December and look forward to more great weather as we progress into February and March. We closed the books on our December holiday lunch and are scheduling events for our spring luncheon on April 4. Monday Flight: Dec. 9: Shauna Bragg, Jeanette Stites, Peggy Verburgt, Arlene Tucker…