Jan Davie Please circle Nov. 26 on your calendar. It’s Turkey Tuesday! This is the largest one-day turkey drive in Arizona and is dedicated to collecting frozen turkeys and monetary donations to help needy families and individuals throughout our community. This annual event at Sun Lakes involves a special partnership between Bashas’ and the Society…
Religion, November 2019
Never stop pressing forward
Pastor Mitch McDonald Mike Swider has served as the football coach at Wheaton College for 24 years, now he is somewhat of a speaker similar to a football motivational speaker you could find for hire on different internet sites. Every year, he writes out a theme for the team to serve as motivation and encouragement.…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
Did you get the mail today? Barbara Schwartz Did you take the walk to your mail box today? I did. But maybe I would have been better if I hadn’t. I got an ad from a dentist in the area. I got propaganda from a realtor. I got shoppers for all the grocery stores. I…
Religion, November 2019
St. Steven’s parishioners volunteer at AZ State Fair
St. Steven’s Catholic Church parishioners in Sun Lakes volunteered at the AZ State Fair on opening day. The group served as guides/ushers/security at the small animal pavilion. Their accumulated hours, along with the subsequent work of other Knights and Guild members during the fair, will be monetized and applied to the rent of the Coliseum…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Join the Video Game Club
Allan Levy I am trying to get together a group for video games. I have a PS2 and PS4, and a PC. This would be fun and noncompetitive, as our hand/eye coordination is not exactly fabulous. I enjoy flying and driving games myself, but all are welcome. Any PC or console gaming is welcome. Modern…
Generals, November 2019
Got cookies? Bring them to the annual Cookie Walk
Linda K. Gercken We know just the place where there will be thousands of homemade cookies, and the proceeds from your purchase will help people in need. It’s the annual Cookie Walk hosted by the Sun Lakes United Methodist Women (UMW)! This popular annual event will be on Saturday, Dec. 7, in Lindsay Hall, with doors…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
New Horizons Writers’ Group – The Hillbilly
Bob Hirt “Hi…? Bob…?” the fellow offered, almost quizzically, as he stepped out of his 1995 Honda Accord sedan at the edge of my driveway and sidled slowly over to me: “My name’s Jake Jenkins and I talked a couple days ago to your brother, Tommy, back East. He mentioned your name… said you lived…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Cotillion Dance Club – First Dance of the 2019/2020 Season
Rob Spade On Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, the Cotillion Dance Club presents the first dance of the season, Dancing Leaves of Autumn Gala. The dinner dance will be held at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. The dance is a formal affair (tux for the gentlemen and gown for the ladies). The reception begins at 5:45…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Other Card Results
Tuesday Cribbage 9/03. 1st Jean Drenthe 12-84, 2nd Richard Lewin 11-92, 3rd Ron Mohrland 11-38, 4th Pat Donahue 11-36, Low Donna Smid 2 – -134, 24 Hand Bob Mariano, 24 Hand Richard Lewin 9/10. 1st (tie) Cele Kuepper and Nancy O’Donnell 12-58, 3rd Onalee Flicker 16-46, Low Pat Donahue 3 – -48, 24 Hand Jeff…
Generals, November 2019
A Note from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Sonja Chrysler The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP offers a personal support for survivors of suicide. The outreach program is called Healing Conversations, formerly known as the Survivor Outreach Program. It gives those who have lost someone to suicide the…