Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Recently, I read a very interesting essay titled “An Interview with God.” The author is unknown, but I believe it could have been written by any of us. “Come in,” God said. “So you would like to interview me?” “If you have the time,” I said. God smiled and said:…
Category: August 2019
Generals, August 2019
‘Plaza Suite’ takes the stage October 23
Bill Becker, SLCT Publicity Plaza Suite is an award-winning comedy by Neil Simon, composed of three acts, each involving three sets of different characters but all set in Suite 719 in New York City’s Plaza Hotel. The male and female leads will be played by different actors in each of the three acts. In Act 1,…
Sports, August 2019
PVMGA activities and results
Jim Roberts, Publicity Well, June came to us very gently this year. Temperatures were in the 90s the first two weeks of the month. We didn’t hit 100 until the 15th. But by the end of the month, the “heat was on.” On June 1, the men played in an Individual Stableford Tournament. This…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Summer movie series continues
Associate Pastor Doug Ross The growing popularity of the faith-based movie series – known as Senior Moment – will continue for the month of August. Each Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., in the Chapel Center, across the street from the Sun Lakes Country Club, Sun Lakes residents are gathering to view some of the best…
Generals, August 2019
Wreaths Across America
Roman Martin We are back! Chandler Elks Lodge #2429 is readying the 2019 project to place wreaths on all 2,700 veterans’ graves in Valley of the Sun Cemetery in Chandler. If you have sponsored a wreath previously, thank you. We place the wreaths in order to Honor, Teach and Remember each and every veteran…
Religion, August 2019
The dog days of summer
Pastor Mitch McDonald We often hear about the “dog days” of summer, but few know what the expression means. Some say that it signifies hot, sultry days “not fit for a dog;” others suggest it’s the weather in which dogs go mad. The dog days of summer describes the most oppressive period of summer,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Cheers Singles wear red, white and blue
Ann Kisner It has been a busy time for all the Cheers members who have been here during the hot days of summer. We have been able to celebrate the many patriotic days – Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. Members wore Red, White and Blue as well as the Stars…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Other Card Results
Cottonwood Pinochle Join us for Pinochle every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Clubhouse, A-7 Painting Room. 6/05. Women: 1st Jackie Baker 824, 2nd Lillian Look 743, 3rd Marlene Hinkle 630; Men: 1st Dave Smits 840, 2nd Konrad Spicker 731, 3rd Ken Reidenbach 715 6/12. Women: 1st Arlene Burkhardt 727, 2nd Ellie Ewish…
Sports, August 2019
MOGA news and announcements
Wayne Karp, Men’s Oakwood Golf Association Coming in 2020, the golf world will have one international handicap system. The World Handicap System will go into effect in 2020. It will make all handicaps around the world on the same level. Golf Genius, the software we use for events, has created a white paper to…
Generals, August 2019
We hear you: Walk with a Doc returns in November
Sue Schwartz This summer, several of us decided we needed to focus on our walking clubs’ future by helping you and our organization unlock our potential. This became more than filling a calendar with dates, docs and conversations. We developed the theme “Believe in Better.” Think about that for a few minutes. What does…