Category: July 2024

Bridge Results

SLCC Monday Morning Partnership Bridge 5/13. 1st Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish, 2nd Liz Shubert and Sally Culbertson, 3rd Jim and Carol Kemps 5/20. 1st Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach, 2nd Joe and Joan Silver, 3rd Maurine Howell and Valda Wiggers 5/27. 1st Colleen Ritter and Dee Guthrie, 2nd Maurine Howell and Valda Wiggers, 3rd…

Removing Obstacles to Enjoying the Good Life: The Value of Professional Movers & Downsizing Specialists

Lance Williams During my time serving families in senior living, I’ve witnessed countless residents move into our communities. Many residents wish they had considered their move sooner! However, it’s a significant life event filled with mixed emotions, logistical challenges, and the need for careful planning. However, I’ve also seen firsthand how the decision to enlist…

Card Making Class

Linda Smart and Sarah Lythgoe Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up demonstrator. The class fee is $10 and includes everything you need except adhesive. Bring yours or purchase during class. Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one…

Sun Lakes Writers’ Group – July 2024

The 4th of July George Stahl The 4th of July, 1776, is not the only day America was born. We have gone through the pangs of being reborn several times in 248 years. After the Revolutionary War it wasn’t all roses for the new nation. There were large monetary debts hanging over our heads, families…

A Season of Transitions

SLUMC Staff Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) is saying farewell to its Senior Pastor of nine years, Rev. Marvin Arnpriester. Pastor Marvin came out of retirement as an interim pastor in 2015, and his ministry to the church and community lasted nine wonderful years. His second retirement this July culminates a total of 60…

Message from the President

Leonard Horst Happy 4th of July! This is the 248th celebration of our independence as a nation and a wonderful time to remember all the fantastic opportunities we have as a result of the actions taken by the Founding Fathers. It is the perfect time for families, friends, and neighbors to get together and remember…

SLCT’s ‘Murder at Café Noir’ Cast Announced

This show is an interactive mystery, designed to allow the audience to experience the drama as though they were an extra in the show. In the end, patrons are given the opportunity to discuss who the murderer is and, if correct, they may win a very nice prize. The cast includes Lew Crawford, Phyllis Novy,…

When Patriotism Becomes Idolatry: A Pastor’s Perspective

Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott In our diverse nation, patriotism is often celebrated as a virtue that binds us together. It encourages us to honor our heritage, respect our principles, and appreciate our freedoms. However, I have observed a troubling trend: the elevation of patriotism to idolatry. Patriotism, in its purest form, is love for one’s…