Pastor Mitch McDonald, Sun Lakes Community Church In April the front page of the Splash highlighted a musical that the Jewish congregation put on for the community called A Deli Line. It was a grand success that featured great fun for all in attendance. What couldn’t be seen on the front page of the paper,…
May 2024
May 2024, Features
News from the Sky: Be Travel Ready at Phoenix Sky Harbor
Spring is a busy travel season at America’s Friendliest Airport.® One of the best ways to avoid congestion at the airport, if you’re picking up and dropping off, is to take advantage of the PHX Sky Train® stations. Both stations at 44th Street and 24th Street offer passenger pick-up and drop-off curbs with significantly less…
May 2024, Religion
Continuity and Love: The Legacy of Loved Ones
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. There is nothing sweeter than a mother’s love. In fact, there is nothing more precious than the attachment that began in the womb and was then drawn into the light, still attached. And when the cord is severed, a different connection materializes containing loyalty, devotion, and affection. And that is what…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Singles Group
Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 216 members celebrated the 25-year anniversary of the club in March with special recognition of original founding members who remain active members today. We invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are…
Clubs & Classes, May 2024
Republican Club May 8 Meeting
Carolyn McCorkle The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “Academic Excellence for Successful Arizona Citizens” with keynote speaker State Superintendent of Schools Tom Horne at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Navajo Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., in Sun Lakes. The public…
May 2024, Generals
Play It Forward 2024 Benefiting Neighbors Who Care Blasts Through $25,000 Goal
Our Play It Forward 2024 team is filled with immense gratitude for the overwhelming support received from our sponsors, participants, and homeowners. This year’s aggressive goal was $25,000, and we smashed it! As of this writing, we have raised $34,095, and money is still rolling in. It was a fabulous day for Neighbors Who Care,…
May 2024, Generals
Foundation Award to Tremble Clefs Music Therapy Group
Jeanne Becker, Foundation Treasurer The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation recently awarded $1,000 to the Tremble Clefs, which is a twice-per-month music therapy group for people with Parkinson’s disease, located at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. “By participating in Tremble Clefs rehearsals, those who live with Parkinson’s strengthen their voices and have fun singing together…
May 2024, Generals
Arizona Fire and Medical Authority – May 2024
Art at the Lakes Donates to AFMA Firefighters Charities The Sun Lakes Art at the Lakes Committee has been a longtime, loyal supporter of the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority’s Firefighter Charities. They presented their “check” for this year’s proceeds of $21,850 dollars. Representing AFMA Firefighters Charities was firefighter Brandon Johnson, along with the crew…
Sports, May 2024
Palo Verde Men’s Golf Association
Jeff French This month’s play for the PVMGA was highlighted by the 2024 John Dobson Memorial Member/Guest Tournament played Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7. The weekend event began with a Friday afternoon practice round for the players to finetune their games. There were several closest-to-the-pin and a circle hole contest, followed by dinner…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Sew-N-Sews
Phyllis Prysock There is only one meeting left before we break for the summer. It has been a busy time. Our April meeting was our Spring Luncheon and was a huge success. More than 80 members shared conversation and laughter while enjoying a good lunch and great dessert. The spring-themed table decorations added a very…