Michael Berry Newly-sworn Ranger Tyler Hickam joined the Sun Lakes Rangers after serving four years with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Posse. Tyler has a passion for law enforcement and believes what Winston Churchill so eloquently stated, “You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” Tyler is…
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Consider this question: What is the greatest evil ever carried out in history? Throughout the centuries, there have been many genocidal schemes perpetuated on humans. We often stand aghast at such historical atrocities, as well as at current ones like sex trafficking and acts of…
Ken Duquaine Are you a casual photo snapper or a seasoned photographer? In either case, if you are truly interested in improving your photography, there are many reasons to join a camera club. One of the best ways of improving your photographic skills is to get objective feedback on your photos. The Sun Lakes Camera…
Bob and Vickie Bybee The Fun Lakers Club is getting ready for the arrival of the snowbirds with a few planned events. There’s something for everyone! Become a member or try one of the events as a non-member. You definitely will meet new friends. Come join us for the Fun Lakers Comedy Night event on…
If I Had a Magic Wand … Susan Conner I would first want peace in this world and to have this virus gone. There are so many things I would like to do—like win the Powerball (lol)! I would stop hatred, racism, and senseless killings as it has gotten out of hand. I remember my…
Helen Daley The 2021-22 season for the Arizona Classic Jazz Society (ACJS) is about to start. Live music will be presented September through May, with a three and a half-day festival taking place Nov. 5 through 7. This was the only jazz festival taking place after March of last year. All the protocols for safety…
Richard Hawkes, President The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation is entering its sixth year as a charitable 501(c)(3) foundation serving the Sun Lakes community. During the past five years, The Foundation has raised and disseminated grants in excess of $250,000 in support of local organizations, clubs, and other charitable groups, such as Neighbors Who Care,…
Richard Volpe Greetings, Desert Navy members. It has been a long, tough year, but it looks like we can start meeting again! It will be great to see you all. Be sure to mark your calendars with the upcoming dates. Our meetings will be held at the IHOP, located on the northeast corner of Arizona…
Dale Fanzo Leaning back on my chair looking up to the sky, The soft blue color, with white clouds passing by. The tree with needles from branch to branch, Some darker, some lighter adding beauty to enhance. My pulse is at ease and my ears feel a breeze, The Whispering Pines are speaking to me.…
David Zapatka Friend, fellow bridge enthusiast and reader, Maria Davis, wrote, “I enjoyed your article on thraldom. It’s easier to spot the etymology when the alternative spelling thralldom is used. I have seen thrall and enthralled but thral(l)dom is a word that I had not encountered previously. I came across an interesting word today—percipient. It…