There are over 75 scriptures about being fishers of men. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men” (Mark 1:17 ESV). Please come and Catch What’s Happening at First Baptist Church Sun Lakes (FBCSL) in May. May is the beginning of our summer heat in Arizona, but…
May 2024, Features
Jacquie’s Corner: When the Street Lights Come on, Head for Home
Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt One of the instructions given to us as children, when the sun goes down and dusk was slowly approaching, we knew what to do. Head for home. Sometimes, I reminisce how much fun my little friends and I shared growing up in those times. Some evenings, my husband and I share some…
May 2024, Sports
Cottonwood Lady Niners News
The Cottonwood Lady Niners had a fun member/guest tournament on March 21. The theme this year was “Holiday Extravaganza.” A generous donation from the proceeds will be presented to The 100 Club. A special thanks to all sponsors, donors, and players.
May 2024, Sports
MOGA News
Presidents Cup Congratulations to Dale Redger who won the final of the 2024 Presidents Cup with a 3 and 2 victory over Dan Kiska. Dale made it through stroke play qualifying and won six matches on his way to the Championship. Also, congratulations to Dan Kiska who, although he did not prevail, fought his way…
May 2024, Religion
Sun Lakes United Church of Christ Donation to Justa Center
Stewart Thompson As the second half of our Lenten Giving Drive, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ collected supplies for Justa Center. Some of the items that we collected and delivered included paper goods, personal care, and items for their cooling station. Justa Center is a day resource center designed to help homeless adults 55+…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Desert Threads Members Bring Home Quilt Show Ribbons
Sue Bart Many members of Desert Threads participated in the Arizona Quilters Guild (AQG) show held March 21-23 at the Mesa Convention Center. The Quilt Show is a most important event organized and created by AQG every year. More than 300 exquisite quilts displayed a variety of techniques, colors, styles, and sizes of quilts. Many…
May 2024, Features
In Passing – May 2024
Thomas Anthony Brand Tom Brand, the iconic 90-year-old role model, passed away April 9, 2024. Tom embodied the iron laws of family love and duty as husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, and stepfather. Tom gladly shared his wisdom, experience, accomplishments, and challenges through his great affinity for meaningful dialogue. Family patriarch was Tom’s greatest role and…
Features, May 2024
Memoirs from Mama: Katy Reed (Mama)
Kathleen Ismael, IronOaks Fitness “A woman’s work is never done” We all have heard of that “A man must work from sun to sun” A woman’s work is never done. Let me remind you. Lest we forget Remember the canning-sterilizing the jars Canning pickles, fruit, and meat Baking bread and coffee cake Pies, cakes, cookies…
May 2024, Generals
Longtime Sun Lakes Chorale Musical Director Steps Down
Yvonne Orlich She might be small in stature, and she speaks softly and kindly, but she leaves big shoes to fill. Cris Templeton-Evans has directed the Sun Lakes Chorale for 13 years, and after the 2024 Spring Concert, Cris informed the membership that she was stepping down from that position. She wisely did not tell…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Annual Bridge Club Awards
Jim Utter Each year, Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club recognizes advancing player top performance for the year in specific skill levels denominated by master points accumulated through the end of the prior year. There are three specific advancing player point ranges for which trophies are awarded. For 2024, Gordon Tam won the Nancy Espy award…