Linda K. Gercken “Let It Go, Let It Go!” So sings Elsa, the young and newly-crowned queen of Arendelle, in Disney’s award-winning animated movie, Frozen. “Can’t hold it back anymore,” she warbles. Borrowing from the song’s lyrics, the Sun Lakes United Methodist Women will sponsor the 2020 Annual Women’s Retreat entitled “Let It Go!” The…
Category: January 2020
Religion, February 2020
It’s a Great Life
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Each year as time changes numbers and seasons begin the cycle of renewal, the TV stations show an “oldie but goodie” called It’s a Great Life. And each year, I watch and feel a different sensation and understand it a little differently. I sit and know the next part and the…
Religion, February 2020
Sisterhood Card Party Is Coming to Oakwood
Esther Spear It’s time to register for the annual Card Party on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, at 10 a.m., sponsored by the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood. This fun-filled event raises funds for local charities. Gather your friends to play mahjongg, canasta, bridge, Scrabble, or another game, or we will place you with others who…
Religion, February 2020
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Services Feb. 14
Joyce Spartonos, Publicity The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, as always, would be delighted to have you join us for services on Friday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel in Sun Lakes. Under the esteemed leadership of our wonderful Rabbi, Irwin Wiener, we’ll be celebrating Tu BiShvat, The New Year of the Trees. While…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
FUN da MENTAL Bridge Classes for Everyone Starting in January!
Maria Davis FUN da MENTAL Bridge is offering a variety of bridge classes starting in January and February. Learn with Karin Hansen, Life Master; Maria Davis, certified ACBL Better Bridge Instructor; and Gordon Markham, veteran local bridge instructor and cruise bridge host. Back by popular demand! Have FUN. Exercise your BRAIN. Hundreds of your neighbors…
Generals, January 2020
St. Steven’s Ladies Guild Annual Fashion Show Luncheon
Barbie Marr The annual St. Steven’s Ladies Guild Fashion Show Luncheon will be March 9, 2020, at the Cottonwood Country Club in Sun Lakes. Join us for an afternoon of fun, fellowship, food, and fabulous fashions! This year’s theme is Wings of Spring, and fashions will be provided by Stein Mart. The luncheon also features…
Generals, January 2020
Girls Soccer Teams Benefit Charity; Crystal Card Project
Bobbie Reed When three teams in a Chandler Girls Soccer Club were challenged by Coach Eddie Cooper to collect cards for the Crystal Card Project, they scored big. They collected more than 1600 cards. The teams of young ladies (age 12 to 13) competed to see which team could collect the most cards. They appealed…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Agave Quilters Guild News
The Agave Quilters Guild recently celebrated the holiday season with a festive luncheon at Palo Verde. Members enjoyed their friendships, some fun games with fun prizes, and, as always, a Show and Tell of members’ works; inspiration to start off the New Year of 2020 with new ideas and new incentive for quilting, the work…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Women’s Connection for Operation Christmas Child
Susan Reynhout, Publicity Chairman Women’s Connection is excited to have collected 54 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Thanks to all the attendees of the November event who filled and donated shoeboxes.
Religion, January 2020
SLJC Sisterhood Annual Card Party Coming Soon
Esther Spear The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood is excited to announce that their annual Card Party for local charities will take place on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, at the Oakwood Country Club. The activities start at 10 a.m. and continue all day with game playing such as mahjongg, bridge, c anasta, Scrabble, and Rummikub.…