October 2016

East Valley Marines sponsor young marines

Young Marine SSgt. Tyson Henry receives a donation from East Valley Marines Sr. Vice Commandant Dave Lott.

Denise Lott Detachment 1296 of the East Valley Marines has presented a check for $1800 to the East Valley Young Marines unit. This award will go toward defraying the cost for some of our local youth as they join in the Young Marines’ trip to Pearl Harbor, participating in the December 6 commemoration of that…

Unity: Change Up!

At Unity Church of Sun Lakes we adopt a positive attitude and lifestyle. We follow the teachings of Jesus as well as other Spiritual Masters. We have heard many people say that coming to Unity feels like finding a loving and accepting Spiritual family where we can grow together and support each other in our…

Shred-A-Thon planned

TrustBank of Ocotillo and Century 21 Arizona Foothills are excited to announce the second annual Shred-A-Thon. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, November 5 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. It will be located in the Fulton Ranch Parking lot in front of the TrustBank and Century 21 Arizona Foothills Offices at 4913 S. Alma School…

Water Aerobics at Cottonwood

Karen Hall The weather here is slowly changing. Some of us Water Belles/Water Buoys do come to the pool around 6:00 a.m. just to get more exercise and the sun hasn’t totally come up yet! We still will be having our Monday through Friday class time from 7:00-8:00 a.m. For any additional information regarding our…

News From IronOaks at Sun Lakes

President’s message David Erwin, President IronOaks HOA Thank you for attending our monthly Board of Directors meeting. If this is your first one, welcome. Your interest and attendance is appreciated! Believe it or not, it’s time we started the budget process. Trish and Brian will be working with the Finance Committee to establish the framework…

Sun Lakers Set Sail

Michael and Carole Smith with their children and grandchildren.

Michael and Carole Smith of Sun Lakes hosted their family on a Holland America, Alaska cruise this summer. Three generations came together for this special family event and celebration. Sitka and Glacier Bay were definitely highlights. Everyone got into the excitement of the formal nights including the youngsters. As an aside Jim and Judy Rowson…

Mind games

Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Years ago, as the story goes, a little town in the United Kingdom built a new jail which supposedly had an escape-proof cell. The great illusionist and escape artist, Harry Houdini, was invited to come over and see if he could break out of it.…

Anglers ready to go fishing

The schools are booked so it is time to get ready to help some kids have the time of their life. The dates are all in November starting with Friday the 4th, Wednesday the 9th, Tuesday the 15th, Wednesday the 16th, Thursday the 17th, and Wednesday the 23rd. If you are new in town or…

The pancakes are coming

Rotarian Rowen Floth, our head flipper.

The Sun Lakes Rotary Club’s most talented pancake flippers are practicing 24/7 to get their arms in shape for our 20th annual Pancake Breakfast! These pancake flippers are the top of the line and are anxiously awaiting the return of our fantastic supporters who come yearly to taste the best of the best! The date…

Sun Lakes Community Church news

Pastor Jerry McGhee Some time ago I heard an individual on the radio in a disparaging tone ask the questions, “Who did Jesus think he was, anyway?” I don’t believe he was honestly seeking the answer to that question, but my mind began to answer him almost immediately. I remember what Jesus said about himself.…