Sun Lakes Lutheran Church meets in the Sun Lakes Chapel at 8:00 a.m. Sunday mornings. In the past month, the book club has read Four Agreements and will meet to discuss it; 14 people recently watched the movie Seven Pounds in the Chapel Center, with popcorn and discussion. The women’s Phoebe Circle met at the Sunset Grill…
Religion, June 2015
Miracles in the Rain
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. I borrowed this title from a movie I saw recently, vintage 1956, starring Jane Wyman and Van Johnson. It was both moving and heart wrenching. It was nostalgic and timely. It was all these things and more. The saying goes that art imitates life and that is true in most instances.…
Religion, June 2015
St. Steven’s is celebrating 154 years of service
St. Steven’s Catholic community is celebrating 154 years of service in ordained ministry to the church. Come join us as we honor our priests and deacons ordained to serve. Reception is in the Great Hall on Sunday, May 31 from 2:00–4:00 p.m. The following are being honored: Fr. Leo Pierre Hissey – 49 years Fr.…
Religion, June 2015
Sun Lakes Community Church news
Ron Markby A Dog Gone, it’s Spring dinner and entertainment event took place on April 12 in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club. A delicious Italian dinner was served for $10 per person. As usual, the food, service and decorations were outstanding. The evening began with Shannon Trottier singing Handel’s Jubal’s Lyre from…
Religion, June 2015
Summer events at Risen Savior Lutheran Church
Pastor Ron Burcham Officially, the first day of summer is June 21. Okay, but considering that daytime temperatures have already been in the triple digits, I think it is safe to say that summer is already here. Just the other day my neighbor, in an effort to cut down on his utility bills, was searing…
Religion, June 2015
Five R’s for an Arizona Summer
Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sun Lakes Having moved to Arizona in 2010, it wasn’t long before we learned about the five C’s of the state (copper, cotton, citrus, cattle and climate), certainly a good way to remember some of the distinctive features of our great state. With summer upon us let me…
Religion, June 2015
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation June news and happenings
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) is an established reform congregation that meets at the Sun Lakes Chapel on the second Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Services are a great opportunity to meet new people, connect with Judaism and learn. New attendees are invited to be introduced at the service and members of…
Sports, June 2015
Sun Lakes Pickleball Club at IronOaks Mixed Doubles Champs
Sun Lakes Pickleball Club at IronOaks held its annual Mixed Doubles Championships and there was plenty of action on the courts in a long day of fun and competition. Sue and Matt Niesz, long-time club members and Sun Lakes pickleball players, brought their experience to the championships and were not to be denied winning Division…
Sports, June 2015
Star-studded crafts for July Fourth
(Family Features) Celebrate your independence from another ho-hum summer gathering. Grab your family and friends for an evening of fireworks and a brilliant display of stylish crafts that give pops of red, white and blue. Patriotic gatherings are a great way to get in some extra bonding time with those closest to you. Whether you…
Sports, June 2015
A-1 wins season ending tourney
Larry Wolfe The Sun Lakes Senior Softball Association wrapped up the 2015-2016 season with a seeded six-team tournament on April 16. The seedings were based upon the teams’ spring season won-lost records. Hundreds were on hand to watch the exciting contests. In game one, the fourth-seeded Mutual of Omaha squad, managed by Mike Gloyd, edged…