Category: August 2017

50 Days of Prayer – go a little further

Pastor Nibbelink

Oasis of Grace has begun a prayer challenge called “Fifty Days of Prayer.” The 50 days are divided into seven weekly segments: 1) Community and Gratitude, 2) Listening, 3), Trust, 4) Worship, 5) Petition, 6) Our Calling and 7) Faith. This is not an easy assignment and is a challenge for many. Our church is…

Healing with Essential Oils

Paullene Caraher There is no meeting during August. The next oil sharing will be September 13, 2017. That is the second Wednesday. Look for the article in the September Splash and SunBird News. Call Paullene Caraher at 602-292-7858 or Shelley Zavarella at 315-521-0451. You can text on these phones. The emails are annieosha@gmail and [email protected].

ILGA August news

(Above) Summer League’s first winning team which played June 13 at Palo Verde golf course is composed of the following (left to right): Tricia Colombe from Palo Verde, Nancy Dinkleman and Bonnie Moore from Ironwood and Debra Foster, also from Palo Verde.

Marcella Brown Summer drones on and outside of regular Thursday Ladies Golf, the Riggs Road summer league is our only excitement. The next play day is Wednesday, September 13, at Sun Lakes golf course. As usual, sign-up is your check for $13. Stay cool and have fun!

VBS for the ladies at SLUMC

Enjoy Lavender Springs Spa, a three-day vacation Bible school for the ladies! You will be taken on a journey through the Psalms, studying the different songs and poems that have inspired people for centuries. Each session is light, fun, informative and uplifting! To claim one of the 30 seats for this event, please call the…

Democratic Club to meet Monday, August 14

The Sun Lakes Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, August 14, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Navajo Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 E. Sun Lakes Blvd N. Senator Katie Hobbs has announced her candidacy for the Arizona Secretary of State. Senator Hobbs holds bachelor and master degrees in…

Gila Butte Chapter of DAR celebrates 15 years

DAR celebrates service singing God Bless America.

September begins the 15th year of service for Gila Butte Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). In 2002, Organizing Regent Mary Wolf and 22 dedicated women organized the chapter. Today, Gila Butte has 125 members from around the Valley and the nation, all dedicated to serving “God, Home and Country.” Gila Butte…

Come join the Chess Club

Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Ceramic Room, A-8, in Cottonwood. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership fees.…

PVMGA June results

Bob Armstrong, Publicity We are happy to report that the Saturday morning contests continue unabated, even though record temperatures and increasing humidity (especially on the water-drenched, irrigated fairways where the rising sun releases moisture much like saunas in the far north) are testing the resolve of our intrepid golfers! The results of the most recent…

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Williams and Bearizona August 9, 2017 Price: $99 per person Travel to the historic Route 66 town of Williams. Enjoy the wide variety of wildlife at Bearizona, from majestic bison and nimble big horn sheep to stealthy wolves and…