A new pottery class is starting up again at Cottonwood. This is a hand building class for those that enjoy making functional and non-functional pieces in clay. This class is open to all levels of experience. We will be working in mid fire (cone 5-6) with red or white stoneware and producing some beautiful functional…
Religion, September 2015
Exploring new ways to pray
Associate Pastor Jean Newell Prayer has been called the language of the heart and is one way we can communicate our thoughts and feelings to God. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Someone once said to me, “I don’t know how to pray.” Part of not knowing how may be not knowing where to pray. John Wesley,…
Sports, September 2015
Sisk Bocce registration set to begin September 1
Gary Vacin Hey, Sisk Park bocce ball enthusiasts – the weather may still be hot, but it won’t be by the time November 1 rolls around and the 2015-16 bocce ball competition gets underway. Players can register by mail from September 1 through October 25, according to club President Irene D’Aloisio. Membership dues are $10…
Generals, September 2015
You are invited! Marine Corp Birthday Ball
Denise Lott The birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps is approaching in November. In keeping with tradition, our East Valley Marine Corps League’s Sun Lakes Detachment 1296 is hosting its annual Birthday Ball. The Ball will be on Saturday, November 7 at the Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes. The public is invited to enjoy…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
Grief/Share Recovery Group to start September 18
George Walker, Pastor of Special Ministries Beginning Friday, September 18, we will begin the next 13-week series of Grief/Share. Grief/Share is a grief recovery support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through…
September 2015
The Strike Zone
Guys & Dolls Ava Greenwood If you have not bowled in a long time or feel it is time to get a little exercise, then it is time for you to meet and join our group of fun senior bowlers! We meet at 1:00 p.m. on Monday afternoons at McRay Lanes, located in Chandler on…
Generals, September 2015
SLUMC events
Make an educated vote Neighbors Who Care and Edward Jones are sponsoring a presentation entitled “Arizona Ballot Measures.” Come join us and find out what measures will be on the ballot this year. The program will be presented by Eric Ehst from Neighbors Who Care. The program will be held on Tuesday, September 8 at…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
Edgar Cayce Study Group
Our “Search for God” study group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Room A-2 of Cottonwood Country Club. We explore the readings of Edgar Cayce who is recognized as the greatest psychic of the 20th century and the founder of holistic healing. We strive to be healthier, peaceful and to be one with the…
Generals, September 2015
Mission to Israel
Life is filled with exciting adventures. Life is also filled with purpose and fulfillment. Among them is travel to the land of civilization’s beginning – Israel! The Sun lakes Jewish Congregation is embarking on a sacred mission – to visit the places where both Judaism and Christianity began their mission of giving the world a…
Features, September 2015
Word of the Month: Empath part II
Dave Zapatka This month’s word of the month, “empath,” is derived from the Greek “em” (in) and “pathos” (feeling), the term “empath” means one who is able to “feel into” others’ thoughts and feelings. Empaths may be lucid dreamers. They may dream in detail and are inquisitive of dream content. They often feel their dreams…