October 2021

Desert Navy Update

Richard Volpe October typically is the month where things start to come to life in the local and surrounding areas of this great place many of us now call home. We’re happy to have reached the point in time where we can start to regroup and start following our normal agendas once again. We remain…

Friends of the Robson Library Meet on October 13

Susan Bliss The Friends of the Robson Library in Sun Lakes are having their first meeting of the year on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 9 a.m. in the Robson Library conference room. Current issues affecting the Friends will be discussed, as well as planning for the future direction of the group. All who are interested…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook October is National Kitchen and Bath Month, a time to celebrate what is considered the two most important rooms in the home. Houzz, the top online resource for home design and renovation ideas, selected the Best in Design for 2021 by looking at the top 3% most-saved photographs and choosing the winners for…

Fun Lakers Club News

Bob and Vickie Bybee The Fun Lakers Club is getting into full swing with activities on a monthly basis. October through December activities are in full preparation mode, and we are very excited! Come join us for the Fun Lakers Comedy Night event on Friday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. After our last two comedy…

Join the Advanced Spanish Conversation Group

Dianne Zimmerman Are you a Spanish speaker and would like to practice your Spanish? This group is for you! Join us every Thursday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m., in Cottonwood Meeting Room A-2 behind the Cottonwood Library. We are a fun, welcoming group. Sun Lakes residency is not required. Please contact Dianne Zimmerman at 480-401-8315…

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood

Esther Spear The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will hold its first in-person meeting this season on Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel Center. Masks will be required. We welcome our guest speaker Kim Kubsch, whose topic is “Joyful Downsizing.” It’s time to clean out our closets and say goodbye to all of…

Enjoy the Experience

Pastor Marvin Arnpriester

Pastor Marvin Arnpriester A friend shared with me a statement by author Kurt Vonnegut which speaks to me. I wish I had been given this advice when I was young. I am going to share it with my grandchildren. Kurt Vonnegut: “When I was 15, I spent a month working on an archeological dig. I…

Happy Birthday to you: Phyllis Hall Celebrates 100th Birthday

Jan Bobbett Our Phyllis Hall celebrated her 100th birthday at the Sun Lakes Sunset Grill. Celebrating with Phyllis were members of Golden Goalies, including longtime members Sharon Flores, Alice Willits, Margaret Simpkins, and Adelle Karp. Also enjoying the turnout were organizer Jeanne Becker and Alice Willittes and about 20 guests. Some Goalies have been together…

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation

Joyce Spartonos Following on the heels of last month’s Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services that were so successfully conducted, both in-person and live streaming via YouTube, the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) will explore using live streaming for future services. This month’s service is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. in the…