In-utero or ex-utero? Bob Hirt The surprising jangle of my telephone pulled me from a good book I was reading. It was 7:30 p.m. on a February night in rural New York state. In a country veterinary practice one gets fairly accustomed to this but it never sits well to be out after dinner hour.…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club
George Abernathy With summer in full swing and 50 to 60 percent of the club members gone for the summer, fly fishing trips are still going strong as ever. In the past few weeks several of us have ventured to fisheries on the Rim and to different lakes in the White Mountains. Whether or not…
Religion, July 2015
Membership drive begins for Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation is kicking off its summer/fall membership drive. The congregation meets on the second Friday of each month in the Sun Lakes Country Club interdenominational chapel. The $150 membership fee per person includes tickets to the Fall High Holidays services. Bar and Bat Mitzvah lessons, along with baby namings, can be…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Savvy Travelers summer news
Savvy Travelers are traveling at home and abroad this summer. Viking River Cruises is offering some fabulous discounts and free air for late fall and winter sailings in Europe so get in touch with Jeanette at 602-909-2000 for details. Also Viking is coming to the Mississippi—announcements coming near year end. Past passengers get discounts as…
Sports, July 2015
OLGA May results
Glo Malmberg, Publicity The spring weather was exceptionally nice and the course activities slowed tremendously, as most golfers have gone to cooler climates. It is a great time to sharpen our game, as there is lots of room on the practice range. OLGA’s Tuesday league play has moved to earlier start times for the summer…
Religion, July 2015
SLUMC introduces two new pastors
Two new full-time pastors will be joining Sun Lakes United Methodist Church in July. Rev. Marvin Arnpriester follows Rev. Jim O’Neal who retired in June. He will be serving as Senior Pastor and Rev. Jean Newell will be Associate Pastor. Rev. Arnpriester retired in 2011 after more than 40 years of ministry in Iowa and…
Religion, June 2015
Sun Lakes Lutheran prepares for summer
Marty Patton Discussing current books, analyzing films and planning for fun events as well as gathering for worship on Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. is a call to be refreshed in the Spirit and Word of the Lord. Recent discussion centered around the film Seven Pounds starring Will Smith. The book club held a session exploring…
Generals, June 2015
Veterans Video
San Tan Crown Rotary Club of Sun Lakes and Orbitel Communications are producing a video of conversations with Sun Lakes and SunBird veterans. The project is currently seeking participants for filming, which is scheduled to begin in July. Sun Lakes resident Jack Holder is the project’s first participant. Jack was serving at Pearl Harbor when…
Religion, June 2015
“Tuesday Night Together” Summer program at Sun Lakes UMC
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will again host a series of free summer programs on Tuesday evenings in June and July. Topics vary from light and entertaining to more serious and important to our community. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Each Tuesday event will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Lindsay Hall at…
Religion, June 2015
Unity: Old age/new sage
Unity is a positive way of living. Wherever you are in your life today there is always the option to change up and see things differently in a more loving and positive way. God is all good and always present and has gifted us with the power to change our minds and make a better…