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…
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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…
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.…
Religion, 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…
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!…
Religion, January 2020
Unity: Carefree Life
Tom Rothweiler Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a community of souls who seek a peaceful, loving, and healthful way to live through affirmative prayer, meditation, healthy lifestyle, and activities to promote a deeper connection with Spirit. Our regular Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room at SLCC which is…
Religion, January 2020
A Time for New Beginnings
Linda Gercken January 2020 — the beginning of a new year and a new decade. For many, it is symbolically a time for new beginnings. But if you are grieving the death of a loved one, you may fail to see the luster of new beginnings. For you, this is a time of remembering the…