Category: March 2025

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation

Murray Siegel The regular monthly Shabbat service for March will be held on March 14 at 7 p.m. The Choir, led by Lana Oyer, will be honored during the service. Full services are conducted each month, starting in November, except for July and August, on the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at…

Made of Metal Takes to the Skies—Again

Pam Wortman Things are looking up for the popular men’s group at First Baptist Church Sun Lakes (FBCSL). For the second month, Made of Metal takes to the skies again. Last month featured a fighter pilot, but on March 8 Lee Murray will lead the men on a soaring adventure. FBCSL is hosting the March…

All Are Welcome to Visit the Woodcarvers

Dianne Winenger You might notice carvings by Steve Cullen in the window at Cottonwood. Steve was at the Desert Woodcarving Show in Mesa in February. He has helped youngsters there learning to carve soap and encourages them to create their own masterpieces. Steve is amazing in his creativity, from carousel horses to automobiles. He carved…

Bridge Results

Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club January First-Place Winners Open Pairs 1/02. N/S: (A) Alan and Sylvis DeSerpa, (B&C) Pat Weindorf and Larry Frink; E/W: (A) Frank Knier and Charles Quenneville, (B) Michael Salscheider and Dennis Hoffelt, (C) Frank Bost and Robert Williams 1/04. (A) Kyle Rockoff and Shari Smart, (B&C) Elizabeth Thornton and Barbara Castro…

Learning Technology Online—Where to Start

Helen Seaton There are a multitude of resources online where you can start your journey and learn more on how to use your personal technology. The biggest step is always the first one in deciding where to start, whether it is learning more about Windows 11, your mobile device, or hooking up your printer. This…

Essential Oils Club

Gail Edom In March we will be sharing essential oils and simple steps to optimize digestive health. Come have fun learning the science behind why Grandma gave us peppermint and chamomile tea when we had tummy troubles, or “nerves.” In April we will learn how to use the essential oils that you may have already!…

Relishing Pickleball: $100,000 Australian Open Pickleball Slam Made History

David Zapatka The Australian Open Tennis Championships, known as the “Happy Slam,” made history this year when it hosted the Australian Open Pickleball Championships in tandem with their famous tennis tournament on finals weekend, January 24-26. Tennis court #3 was transformed into center court for the pickleball championships. $100,000 in prize money was offered. The…