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…
September 2021
Generals, September 2021
Friends of the Library Bookstore
Susan Bliss The reopening of the Sun Lakes Friends of the Library bookstore in the Robson Library has been such a big success that we need more books! Our greatest need is paperback fiction, but we also accept certain non-fiction categories, such as history, biography, self-help, religion, cookbooks, and health. Due to customer requests, we…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Why Join a Camera Club?
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…
Front Page, September 2021
The Foundation Is Expanding
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,…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Fun Lakers Club News
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…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Writers’ Group
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…
Generals, September 2021
Jazz with the Sun City Stomperz
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…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Desert Navy Update
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…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Word of the Month: Percipient
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…
Features, September 2021
The Whispering Pines
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.…