Larry Wolfe A native of Olds, a farming community in Central Alberta, Canada, Garnet (pronounced like the birthstone) Hammer attended Olds High School where he was a member of the Spartans hockey team. He also played baseball during Alberta’s short summer season. The Hammer family has farmed in the area since 1900 so, naturally, Garnet…
June 2023
June 2023, Religion
Hypocrisy in Christianity
Rev. Derrick Elliott Hypocrisy in Christianity is a topic that often elicits strong reactions from Christians and non-Christians alike. To many outside the church, the hypocrisy of some Christians is seen as evidence of the failure of Christianity as a whole, while to those within the church, it can be a painful reminder of our…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Father’s Day and Feet
Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner Happy Father’s Day! The gift that keeps on giving! Are you looking for that special something for the guy in your life who has everything? Relaxation! Healing takes place in the body when it is at rest and in a state of relaxation. With gentle pressure and purposeful massage, a trained…
Front Page, June 2023
Young and Old Play the Night Away
Kate King Turner The ImproVables, Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s comedy improv group, recently hosted Perry High School’s improv team, the Perrywinkles, for a collaborative workshop, and the result was a night of madcap comedy that had both the youngsters and the seniors in stitches. From the warm-ups through all the varied games shared by each…
Generals, June 2023
Tuesday Nights Together in June
Cathy Smoot Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) at 9248 E. Riggs Road hosts Tuesday Nights Together (TNT), a series of free programs, every month! Topics vary from lively and entertaining to serious and informative. A light meal will be offered for a free-will offering at 5 p.m. The presentation starts at 5:30 p.m. Join…
Generals, June 2023
New Pastor at First Baptist Church
Norm Noble In August 2022 the pastor of Sun Lakes Baptist Church retired, and thus began the search for his replacement. During an eight-month interim, Pastor Bob Dodridge filled the pulpit. The five-person Pastor Search Committee looked nationwide for God’s man. Then a tiny advertisement they placed on the Southern Baptist Convention website…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Sun Lakes Community Theatre Awards $1,000 Scholarship
Roger Edmonds On April 17 Sun Lakes Community Theater (SLCT) presented their annual Theater Arts scholarship to Sara Gwen from Hamilton High School. Each year, SLCT awards a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior from the Chandler Unified School District. Sara will major in performing arts at Northern Arizona University. She has been very active…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Cheers Social Group Activities
Cheers Trip Opportunities: Cheers members went on an outing to the Basha Museum in Chandler, which is located at Basha corporate offices and is free to the public. The museum features the work of western artists, including sketches, watercolors, oil paintings, and bronze sculptures. Among the highlights are special galleries for baskets and various art forms…
Generals, June 2023
How to Plant Your Backyard for Birds!
Kathleen McCoy and Gwen Grace Desert Rivers Audubon is often asked for recommendations for plants to attract birds. Throwing out bird seed usually ends in a yard full of pigeons and upset neighbors. We asked Kathleen McCoy, a member of Desert Rivers Audubon, for her recommendations. She is a Master Gardener and Master Naturalist, a…
Sports, June 2023
40-Love
Jerry Higgins 40-love is a tennis score term, but love in the tennis game is not a good score on a tennis court, because it means you have nothing. However, in the Jenack home court, love is a great score, as Bill and Andi Jenack have endured love for 51 years. Bill met Andi at a…