Category: March 2017

Ask the beasts – does science matter to faith?

What do Science and Religion have to say to each other? Can a biblically informed faith be compatible with the Theory of Evolution? Join Rev. Vernon Meyer, Ph.D, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ, for a presentation on Tuesday, March 14, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Robson Library, Lecky Room, 9330 E.…

Oasis Park vs Sisk Park Bocce Tournament results

Ellen Williams On Friday, February 3, Oasis Park hosted the Sisk Park vs. Sun Lakes Oasis Bocce Tournament. Each park was represented by four teams for this fun and yet competitive annual tournament. Each match was played for up to 75 minutes of play. Each team played two or three matches against opponents in a…

It’s CrackerJack Time

Helen Daley Jazz, that is. The sweet popcorn treat Cracker Jack was first produced in 1893, just about the same time jazz started. Before the branding of Cracker Jack, it was slang for something really great or awesome. That is exactly how the Crackerjack Jazz Band can be described. The band members, led by tubist…

Sharing the hiking trail with rattlesnakes

SLHC members and guests enjoying this year’s Winter Social at Poolside

Judith Kuse Rattlesnakes are a fact of life in the Arizona desert. And now that it is spring, rattlesnakes are coming out of their winter sanctuaries and seeking the warmth of the sun. So in keeping with the Sun Lakes Hiking Club’s emphasis on safety while hiking, here is information (courtesy of a presentation by…

Karaoke and dancing

Mark your calendar for another fun evening of singing and dancing on Saturday, March 11, from 7:00 p.m.-? at Sun Lakes Country Club’s Pro Shop Lounge (Mulligan’s) located at 25425 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ. The lounge will be serving food. There is no cover charge. If you have been to karaoke with…

Desert Navy Club announces March speaker

David L. Riggall The Desert Navy Club at SunBird Golf Resort meets the third Friday of each month at 11:00 a.m. in the Lakeview Room. The March speaker is Rear Admiral James Symonds speaking on the 4,000 flight hours logged during his career in an A-6 Intruder. The club membership is made up of Navy,…

Thursday Morning Novice Duplicate Bridge game

Thursday Morning Novice Duplicate Bridge

Maria Davis This is a practice type teaching game for novices and Social Bridge players interested in learning about Duplicate Bridge and improving their skills in a relaxed atmosphere. There is a 15-minute lesson on bridge tips, followed by playing duplicated hands. During bidding and play of the hands, you may ask questions. Everyone is…

Savvy Travelers to meet March 9

Tami Bogdanoff on the Ice Glacier - Iceland in January

Our March meeting on the 9th will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club. Our speaker will be Kate Heath, Sales Manager for Apple Vacations, Land tours to Caribbean – Hawaii – Panama – Costa Rica – Mountains. Apple has never held an event in Sun Lakes, so it…