Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Deep within our hearts is a longing for significance, an intense desire for purpose. It’s been said that as surely as a child breathes, he will someday wonder, “What is the purpose of my life?” Unfortunately, many people search for that purpose in a career.…
Category: February 2020
February 2020
Sun Lakes Resident Trades Airplanes for Railroading
Gary Vacin For years, he flew huge jet aircraft carrying hundreds of passengers or thousands of pounds of cargo to airports around the world with the largest load of 825,000 pounds. Today, he drives 1/8 scale locomotives carrying up to 30 passengers around a two-mile course at the Maricopa Live Steamers Railroad Club in Deer…
Generals, February 2020
The Library Corner
Bette Hargrave February is the month of love. But instead of sending you chocolates, I’ll give you a few really good book suggestions: A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler, a Pulitzer Prize winner. The New York Times Book Review says, “Quintessential Anne Tyler, as well as quintessential American Comedy… She has a knack for turning…
February 2020
Variety Is the Spice of “Art at the Lakes”
Diane Hitt Need jewelry for a new outfit, occasion, or gift? There will be hundreds of pieces for sale from which to choose. There is a variety, including hand-polished stone wrapped with wire; leather bracelets with pearls or stones; and necklaces, bracelets, and earrings with any stone imaginable, and some artists will let you order…
Sports, February 2020
Sun Lakes Tennis Club Members Celebrate the Holidays
Jerry Vance The Sun Lakes Tennis Club got dressed up to enjoy a great prime rib dinner on Dec. 14 at the Christmas Party. It is amazing how good we look outside of our tennis gear. Vice President Dan Thorsen and wife Kathy obtained and wrapped presents for everyone. From tennis balls to Crown Royal…
Generals, February 2020
Anne Freyer to Speak at P.E.O. Coffee on February 12
Linda Reber “Mercy Ships: Experience on the Africa Mercy in 2018-2019” is the title of Anne Freyer’s program. Anne is a P.E.O. in Chapter DD, Sun Lakes, and is a registered pharmacist. She graduated from the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy and received her MS in Pharmacy Administration at the University of Arizona College…
Religion, February 2020
Unity: Perception
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a spiritual community that focuses on peace, love, and healing. We follow the teachings of Jesus as well as other spiritual Masters. Our prayers are affirmative to align ourselves with the Truth we know is in all of us. We meet in the Arts and Crafts Room…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Card Making Class
Linda Smart Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. Class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m. for the first session. The cards will be completed during your choice of two class sessions: 9:30 a.m. OR…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Ladies Community Chit and Chat Breakfast Group News
The Ladies Community Chit and Chat Breakfast Group held their Christmas party on Dec. 11, 2019, along with the speaker, Fire Marshall Eric Kriwer from the Sun Lakes Fire Dept., explaining how the Fire Dept. and Ambulance Services help the community in need. Eric handed out information from the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority to…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Welcome to the Apple Club Roundtable Event
Jan Bobbett In our January meeting, the Apple Club offered small-group roundtable presentations. This was a new format for us, and the response was positive. Based on the favorable results, we will continue with this roundtable format for our classes in February and March. After our March class, we will consider what format best suits…