January 2020

God’s Surprises

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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.…

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!…

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…