Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes The Bible is full of surprises. Big surprises! Like the one when Joseph’s brothers, during a time of famine, went down to Egypt just to buy food. However, while there, they encountered a man who turned out to be not only the prime minister of…
Category: January 2020
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Cottonwood Fitness—Introduction to Yoga
John Blair January is a great time to ease into a fitness resolution, and yoga is a great resolution for stretching and strengthening injuries, old or current. Yoga is a 5000-year-old practice integrating breath and movement, allowing blood flow to organs, muscles, and joints, bringing better health and wellness. John comes from Montana as an…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Line Dancing with Judee
Judee Curtis Our Christmas Line Dance group was small, as there were family health issues and gatherings, going out of town, going “back home,” illnesses, injuries, you name it. But the dancers who came had a great time, did a good job, and we danced every dance on the list! We also decided that, next…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Desert Threads and U.S. Vets Graduation Event
Glenna Reeves On Nov. 22, Sue Bart, Desert Threads president; Charyl Garman, AQG president; and Yvonne Cozart, community service coordinator, traveled to U.S. Vets’ temporary housing complex in Phoenix. Due to all the donations, talented quilt-making, and huge hearts, 45 quilts were delivered to deserving men and women who served our country. Every Friday, U.S.…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Monday Mahjongg
Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in playing Mahjongg (lessons are available) on Mondays, October through April, please email me at [email protected] and leave a phone number so I am able to call and talk with you. We play from 1 to 4 p.m. Please, non-smokers only!
Religion, January 2020
Merry Mayan Christmas
Pastor Ron Burcham, Risen Savior Lutheran Church When my kids were younger, I had a great plan to save money. I was going to tell them that we celebrate Christmas according to the Mayan calendar, and Christmas is Jan. 12. Why Jan. 12, you ask? Because of the awesome after the holiday sales, of course!…
Generals, January 2020
Poland’s Tastiest Tradition
Rose Pachura We are in the planning for a Paczki Party set for Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at Cottonwood Country Club in the ballroom. We will be ready for you to receive your paczkis for Fat Tuesday, which is on Feb. 25, 2020. You can freeze these for future usage. Plan on having some Polish food.…
Features, January 2020
In Passing
Sheryl (Sheri) Hopkins Sheryl (Sheri) Hopkins went to share her laughter, comedic timing, and musical talent with the Lord on Nov. 24, 2019. Sheri was born in Oklahoma on June 30, 1944, but grew up in her beloved Arizona, enjoying the sun, a good game of tennis, and participating in barbershop harmony whenever possible. She…
Generals, January 2020
Finding Meaning and Hope — A Video Discussion for Caregivers
Join a group of fellow caregivers as we discuss the complexities of ongoing loss associated with caring for someone with dementia and what to do about it. You will learn skills to help you stay strong, healthy, resilient, and positive so you can navigate the journey with healing and hope. This discussion series features videos…
Sports, January 2020
Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association (CLGA) News
Trudy Houghton Happy New Year and welcome to 2020. Congratulations to the newly-elected 2020 CLGA Board of Directors: President Nancy Hermanson, Vice President Marky Wilson (second term), Secretary Zara Logan, and Treasurer Patti Hegenbarth. We wish you every success in your positions and look forward to a wonderful year of golf. We would also like to…