April 2017

What is Maundy Thursday?

The Lord’s table

Maundy Thursday, also known as “Holy Thursday,” is the Thursday of Passion Week, one day before Good Friday (the Friday before Easter). Maundy Thursday is the name given to the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples, known as the Last Supper. Pastor Gary and JoAnne Nibbelink would like to invite you…

Communication is key

Pastor Gary Nibbelink

We can only get to know God by talking and listening to Him. We talk to Him through prayer, of course, but what about listening? How do we go about that? Sometimes we hear the Lord as we pray, but usually we hear what He has to say by simply reading His letter to us…

A moment in time

Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Many of us have seen movies, heard stories or read books about the Holocaust. Most of us received some message or meaning from the experience. But through all the telling, there is one theme that is the common denominator – survival. All Holocaust depictions have that unmistakable message. Whether it is…

Unity: Fasting and Feasting

Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a thriving spiritual community that celebrates the Presence and Power of God, the good within every human being. We are positive and practical and support living a healthy lifestyle exemplified by Jesus Christ and other spiritual masters. Join us on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Arts…

Nobody’s perfect

Pastor Ron Burcham, Risen Savior Lutheran Church I have been in several gated communities in Chandler and have always been impressed with the security they offer. If you don’t have a card or special device to put in your car, the only way into the community is through the gate with a security guard. Depending…

Chag Sameach (joyous festival)

Remembering those lost in the Holocaust

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation invites family, friends and neighbors to join us in the celebration of the festival of Passover at our Second-Night Passover Seder which will be held on April 11 at Palo Verde Country Club. The service will be led by Rabbi Wiener and Cantor Ronda Polesky. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., and…

SLJC Sisterhood meets April 20

The next meeting of the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will take place on April 20 at the Chapel Center at 1:00 p.m. The featured speaker is Janet Arnold, the Senior Concierge of Jewish Family and Children’s Services. She will present information about Creative Aging classes, a national movement that fosters the relationship between creative…

February CMGA results

Les Blaylock, President’s Cup Champion

Results for CMGA in February 2/04. Morning Ace of Aces qualifier Flight 1 Gross: 1st Richard Haug, 2nd Bruce Beelman, 3rd Paul Brauer Net: 1st Barry Adams and Jim Curran, 3rd Robert Fiah and Bill Moore Flight 2 Gross: 1st Walt Nowick, 2nd James Werlinger, 3rd Gary Hunnel Net: 1st Paul Homan, 2nd Raflel Take…

SLLGA 18 Holer results

Marci Koppelmaa showing off her swear jar

Nancy Field Congratulations to the Sun Lakes 18 Holers for raising $4,800.00 for cancer research at the University of Arizona. The day started with an auction (Lynda Smith was the auctioneer) and then a silent auction and on the golf course. Each golf cart had a swear jar for girls to put money in when…