Reverend Jennifer Lambert “Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth” (Psalm 96:1). Music is a vessel that carries us into the presence of God, filling our hearts and souls with grace beyond measure. In this season of Lent and Easter, we are invited to recognize the abundant love…
Category: April 2025
April 2025, Religion
A Vow of Charity and Kindness
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Recently, I read a very interesting essay titled “An Interview with God.” The author is unknown, but I believe it could have been written by any of us. And here it is: “Come in,” God said. “So, you would like to interview me?” “If you have the time,” I said. God…
April 2025, Religion
SLJC Notice
Murray Siegal The regular monthly Shabbat service for April will be held on April 11 at 7 p.m. The cast of the musical comedy The Family Tree will be honored, along with the Sun Lakes Community Church whose pastor, Rev. Mitch McDonald, will be delivering the sermon. During the service, the congregation will be commemorating…
April 2025, Religion
Pondering a Return to Common Sense
Rev. Steve Foss, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Common sense is best defined as something that is truthful and widely known. Now, I’m not yet 70, though I have lived long enough in this world to have learned from an early age about the birds and the bees. Growing up with six sisters and a…
April 2025, Religion
SLUMC Welcomes New Music Director, Marlynn Rey
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is pleased to announce the appointment of Marlynn Rey as its new music director. With an extensive background in piano performance, choral leadership, and worship planning, Rey brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for sacred music to the congregation. Originally from Canada, Rey holds a bachelor’s degree…
April 2025, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Resetting the Rally
David Zapatka You’re in a crosscourt dinking rally and your opponent continues to put you under pressure with consistent dinking that tries your patience. The rally becomes more difficult as your opponent pushes you closer to the sidelines with shots close to the net. How long can you dink like this? Is it a battle…
April 2025, Sports
Cottonwood Pickleball NIT 75-Plus Division
Lorri Morgan The NIT tournament hosted its First Annual Hank Bryce Memorial Division (75-plus) this year. The ladies decided it should be fun! And it was. The walkers were left parked outside the court, and inside the court was some seriously good pickleball. The players and the crowds hooted and hollered for several hours, and…
April 2025, Sports
Cottonwood Palo Verde Weekly Pickleball DUPR Round Robin
Jim Carlson The Cottonwood Palo Verde pickleball courts host a Thursday Night DUPR Pickleball Round Robin. The weekly events started in July and have been a popular, fun event for all levels of pickleball. One hundred forty-two pickleball players have participated in the weekly round robins. We max out at 35 players per week due…
April 2025, Sports
Sun Lakes Men’s Golf Association Club Championship 2025
Charles Gee In the 2025 Sun Lakes Men’s Golf Association (SLMGA) Club Championship, 80 golfers competed across two days. They were divided into seven flights based on handicaps to enhance competition. After the first day, on Jan. 30, pairings were adjusted for direct competition among leaders in each flight. Dave Miller emerged as the Club…
April 2025, Sports
A-1 Golf Carts and Camp Hilby Teams Are Winter Winners
Larry Wolfe The A-1 Golf Carts-sponsored team, managed by Dave Kratz, ran away with the Lakes Division Winter League title, compiling a record of 13-5. That was four games better than the second-place First Response Roofing squad, managed by Tom Erpelding. The top hitters in the division were Frank Rouse (.789), Jay Yoakum (.764), Jerry…