Lyn Munn Come to the fellowship hall of the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Saturday morning, October 22, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and learn how to ring hand bells. “Back to Bells,” a free class, is being given by Libbie Randels, seen in the accompanying photo. She is a representative of the Handbell Musicians of…
Sherrian Beagle Have you been to the D’Vine Gourmet Shop at Fulton Ranch yet? How about to one of their free wine tasting events? Have you tasted some of their creative snack items? No? Then you are missing out! Owner Denise McCreery invites you to attend the Women’s Exchange and try a little taste of…
When a loved one dies, life is never the same for those left behind. Beginning on Wednesday, September 7, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will offer GriefShare, a non-denominational seminar and support group designed to assist those who are struggling with the loss of a loved one. John McCollum, who completed the GriefShare program in…
Rev. Debbi Brown We begin our Sunday services after summer recess on September 4 at 9:30 a.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room of Sun Lakes Country Club. I am so excited to be back sharing divine messages on Sunday mornings with you. We end every Sunday service by singing the Peace Song together. ‘Let…
Nancy Harrison If you’ve visited the Cottonwood Clubhouse on a Sunday afternoon and heard some happy music and laughter coming from the Ceramics Room, you’ve heard our Sun Lakes Ukulele Group. The group, led by Cottonwood Palo Verde resident Nancy Harrison, will kick off its third season on October 23. We meet on the first…
David Zapatka Have you ever fractured an ankle, leg or hip? Did you find it difficult regaining your balance and full control of your healed joint or limb, maybe instability or possibly even “knowing” exactly where it was? This can be very unsettling. On a dead run last year I stepped into a concrete rain…
Diane Watkins All levels welcome. Come join us at Cottonwood on Wednesday mornings from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Activities Room, A-8. Learn how to hand build clay into your masterpiece! We now have a new Slab Roller so let’s get dirty! Each class is taught by Diane Watkins. Diane is a member of the…
Bea Loozer Recently I sent a sympathy card to a Goalie who moved back to Chicago and then lost her mother. She thanked me with the claim, “You Golden Goalies are my posse.” I don’t think she meant we are enforcers. I think she was getting at the friendship that has developed around a common…
Robert F. Durben Robert F. Durben, 93, of Sun Lakes, AZ, passed away on July 30, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Hansen Durben, and the late Dorothea Harrington Durben; dear father of Mark (Betty) Durben and Patti (Randy) Smith; dear grandfather of Rachel, Bryan, Chris, Gabriel (Stephanie) and John (Christina); dear great-grandfather of…
Hope conquers fear Eric Ehst, Executive Director You see it in the puppy’s eyes, the hope for a walk or a treat. There’s a sparkle of anticipation and joy, just waiting for fulfillment. Or maybe instead there’s the fear of getting a swat as punishment for that “mistake” on the rug. You can also see…