March 2020

Choir Director Search Underway

Pastor Vernon Meyer Sun Lakes United Church of Christ is looking for a new choir director for 2020-2021 (September through May). We are looking for someone who is trained in music and is familiar with church music and the liturgical seasons. The director would be one who can choose music that would enhance the worship…

Sun Lakes Chorale Spring 2020 Activities

Yvonne Orlich We have all heard the old saying, “all work and no play… .” That applies to most everyone, and at this time of the year, it especially applies to our Chorale singers. We enjoyed our holiday break, and in early January, we resumed rehearsals for our upcoming Spring Concert. But even we deserve…

Edgar Cayce Study Group

Our “Search for God” study group meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. in Room A-2 of Cottonwood Country Club. We explore the readings of Edgar Cayce who is recognized as the greatest psychic of the 20th century and the founder of holistic healing. We strive to be healthier, peaceful, and to be one with the…

Top Hats & Cocktails Soiree March 14

Pictured are Jim and Gayle Alvar entering the San Tan Ballroom for January's Black and White Ball. We appreciate Jim and Gayle's continued support of the club. They have been members for many years. They always attend in splendid attire with smiles and kind words for all.

Rob Spade January’s Black and White Ball dinner dance was sensational! The reception provided hors d’oeuvres, including a selection of crab tortilla that was spectacular, served with champagne, while Kregg Barentine provided live instrumental music. The ballroom was beautifully decorated, and as the evening progressed, the dinner was scrumptious and the service prompt and courteous…

Crystal Card Sales

Pam Schulstad (standing) is stocking up on Crystal Cards with the help of volunteers Karen MacFarlane and Carol Norvet.

Bobbie Reed March is a great time to stock up on cards for spring holidays, upcoming family birthdays, and just to say “Thinking of You” to special friends. To help you find just the right cards, The Crystal Card Project has four sales events scheduled in early March: Wednesday, March 4, from 9:30 a.m. to…

Sunday Music, Dinner, and Dance March 29

Rags Allen Band

John Yu On March 29, 2020, in Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom, enjoy an AZ Favorite Band of Rags Allen featuring well-known musicians. Rags Allen on piano/keyboard is a member of the “Arizona Nightclub Performers Hall of Fame.” Rags has performed with Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Charlie Pride, and Mickey Gilley in venues at the MGM Grand and…

Art at the Lakes 2020 March 7

Art at the Lakes

Diane Hitt Come one, come all to the largest art show fundraiser in Sun Lakes — Art at the Lakes 2020. You’ve read about it for months. Now is your chance to enjoy the Sun Lakes art scene around a beautiful lake. The show is Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with…

Great Gift Giving Ideas

Great gift giving ideas

Sun Lakes Oakwood Pottery Shop, located across from the tennis courts, has beautiful gifts for sale… great gifts for upcoming events for your friends and family. Prices are lowest, the quality is of the highest! If you are leaving for the summer, this is your opportunity to safely pack some fantastic gifts to take to…

In Passing

Walter Howard Chambers After a long, hard fight with his ageing heart, Walter Howard Chambers passed away on Jan. 16, 2020, while in Hospice care at the age of 90. Walter was married to his soulmate Owena Bassett Chambers, and they resided in Sun Lakes, AZ. Walt was born June 22, 1929, in Fort Dodge,…