Jim Meagher When you fill a student’s backpack with tasty and nutritious food, it brings life and energy to a young person who would otherwise be hungry, perhaps lethargic, and not inclined to finish the school year strong. Matthew’s Crossing’s hunger relief program for young persons in school fills their backpacks with donated food to…
Lance Williams As the Executive Director of Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes, I am thrilled to share the tremendous success of our recent Pasta and Wine Pairing Lunch and Learn, an extraordinary gathering that showcased the culinary excellence of our dining services team. This event not only celebrated the artistry of our chefs but also…
Dr. Harold Wong Historically, the major American financial dreams are to live in a decent house, help kids with college expenses, and afford bucket list dreams (travel is the number-one bucket list dream in retirement). Since January of 2021, with the Biden presidency, overall inflation has increased 16%. However, inflation has had a different impact…
|Jerry Higgins The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat comes and goes. These are two of the 12 teams that experienced these emotions in the Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) Championship matches during the week of Jan. 8. In the Ladies 3.5 Green Division, Adrianna Michael and Debbie Larson took away the trophy from…
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) will be holding two major activities in April. The first is the hysterically funny original musical comedy parody of the famous Broadway musical and movie A Chorus Line! Instead of performers auditioning for the opening of a musical show, ingredients will audition for the opening of a new delicatessen! There…
Club Championships The 2024 IMGA Club Champions have been determined. They earned their coveted titles by grinding through three days of competitive golf with talented opponents hot on their heels. Congratulations to Bruce Pape, Club Champion; Bill Swed, Super Senior 75 Champion; and Bill Beltz, Super Senior 80 Champion! The rest of us must be…
Lynn Tanner and Cyndy Hilby Our Lady Sluggers ended their 2024 season on March 4 with two decisive victories against Sunland Springs Village, highlighted by four-baggers by Grace Alvarado and Jan Davies. That improved their final record to 12-16. The team lost several “heartbreakers” this year, which easily could have significantly improved their record. (Wait…
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Men’s Club held a luncheon at BJ’s Restaurant in Chandler on March 12. The next club meeting for lunch will be on April 9 at noon, at Cheddar’s located at 2530 W. Chandler Blvd. in Chandler. In May a picnic at Veterans Oasis Park is planned. For further information or…
Cheers Trip Opportunities: AMAWaterways is offering numerous river cruises, with inclusion of two- to four-day extension free and option for reduced airfare. Additionally, there are approximately 40 trip options available for single travelers, without additional cost of premium fare for singles. Please contact Donna Clucky at Free Spirit Vacations at 480-926-5547, Ext. 2, if interested…
Lauren Jones In these uncertain times, there is only one Whom we can always count on, God. He is someone Who, no matter what we are facing as a country, or just another day, will always be there. But just like every relationship, we also have to put in the work. Part of that work…