Category: July 2020

Make a Difference

Pastor Marvin Arnpriester A pastor friend posted the following insight on his Facebook page: Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly now… Love mercy now… Walk humbly now… You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it. In other words, do the…

The Library Corner at SLCC

Bette Hargrave Dear Friends and Readers: I’m an amateur birdwatcher who enjoys the songs, antics, and beautiful wonder of our feathered friends. The June/July issue of Birds & Blooms is all about hummingbirds and the blooms that attract them. Along with advice regarding feed for our smallest feathered friends, it has fantastic pictures of many varieties!…

“Miracle in the Rain”

Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. The saying goes that art imitates life and that is true in most instances. One thing is for sure, movies such as this 1956 one can make you feel glad and, at the same time, make you feel sad. It is like life. We have moments of ecstasy as well as…

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Friday Field Trips Price: $59 per car Friday Field Trips will be conducted every Friday in June and July. Guests will be able to discover Valley attractions from the comfort, safety, and security of our own vehicles while maintaining…

Show the Colors

First Responder flag (photo by Brian Curry)

Brian Curry In just a few days, the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club (SLBLC) will be taking down the flags that have blanketed our patriotic community for the last three months. They were put up in early May to commemorate Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day, will be staying up through June for Flag Day,…

Shalom Hadassah

Joyce Spartonos As we all continue to battle the current pandemic, Shalom Hadassah wants to assure you that as soon as CDC and WHO guidelines say it is safe to assemble in groups, we will be offering some really outstanding programs for you to enjoy. In the meantime, Shalom wants you to stay safe and…

Anonymous Banner Donors

These two new banners were created from anonymous individual donor tennis members from the IronOaks Tennis Club and are now placed on stadium court 1 and court 3 at the IronOaks tennis facility.

  These two new banners were created from anonymous individual donor tennis members from the IronOaks Tennis Club and are now placed on stadium court 1 and court 3 at the IronOaks tennis facility.

Word of the Month: Yet and Still

David Zapatka Reader Sally Teusch wrote after reading the May column, “I enjoy your column. Thank you. ‘It’s a few more miles yet’ or ‘It’s a few more miles, still.’ Looking forward to it. Warmly, Sally Teusch.” Let’s dive into both words to see where this journey takes us. Yet – adverb ˈyet 1. in addition; besides. 2. on top…

Results from May PVMGA Events

Jim Roberts, Publicity In spite of the continued COVID-19 threat and rising temperatures, the Palo Verde (PV) Men’s Golf Club had a full slate of activities during May. On May 2 and 3, the annual Ryder Cup competition between Cottonwood and Palo Verde was played. The Ryder Cup involves a line-up of two-man teams from…