Jim Meagher When I deliver food and donations to Matthew’s Crossing, I am welcomed by their friendly staff and volunteers. They assist me in unloading the donations that our Sun Lakes community donated at one of our locations. They are grateful for what you donate without regard to the quantity of food or the amount…
Category: October 2023
Generals, October 2023
GSLCF Awards Grant to the Arizona Rangers
Jeanne Becker, Treasurer, Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation (GSLCF) has made a grant of $5,000 to Captain Ron Burchett of the Sun Lakes Rangers. This grant is specifically for the Sun Lakes Rangers to purchase first responder kits and AEDs for their vehicles that patrol the Sun Lakes area.…
Clubs & Classes, October 2023
Desert Artists Club News
Sue Sindelar Welcome to October here in the desert as our landscape continues to inspire artists here in Sun Lakes. Whether you are dreaming of days past on a boat enjoying the waves and sparkling water or getting into the groove of being outside more, enjoying the easy temperatures of fall, we can draw inspiration…
Clubs & Classes, October 2023
Camera Club Begins New Season
Ken Duquaine Perhaps Arizona’s greatest claim to fame is that it’s home to one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon. Each year, hordes of both amateur and professional photographers join the nearly six million visitors to this spectacular landscape. One of the first things that photographers realize when viewing their…
Generals, October 2023
State Parties – October 2023
Michigan State Party Anyone interested in volunteering to coordinate the Michigan State Party for sometime in the Spring of 2024, please contact Pearl Ryan, 480-305-0286. Nebraska State Football Watch Party November 11 The annual Nebraska Football Watch Party is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Cottonwood Saguaro Room. The event starts one hour prior…
Generals, October 2023
Tuesday Nights Together in October
Cathy Smoot Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) at 9248 E. Riggs Road hosts Tuesday Nights Together (TNT), a series of free programs, every month! Topics vary from lively and entertaining to serious and informational. A light meal will be offered for a free-will offering at 5 p.m., and the presentation starts at 5:30 p.m.…
Religion, October 2023
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
The next meeting of the Sun Lake Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will take place on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. at the Chapel House. Martin Rittman, owner of Rango Honey in Tempe, will be the guest speaker. His company sells kosher honey, and its mission is to help young people and adults on the autism…
Sports, October 2023
Play Your Best Pool: A Variation of 8 Ball Could Improve Your Game
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Players are always looking for ways to improve their game. I have taught players over the years to practice these fun variations of 8 ball to improve their confidence, playing ability and run out percentage. A lot of players are good ball pocketers, but have trouble finishing games and running racks in…
Religion, October 2023
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
The regular monthly Shabbat service for October will be held on Oct. 13. Full services are conducted each month starting in October, except for July and August, on the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel. For additional information or to have your questions answered about Sun Lakes Jewish…
October 2023
MOGA News and Events
Welcome Back! Kudos to those MOGA (Men’s Oakwood Golf Association) members who braved the summer heat and played anyway. Welcome back to our snowbirds. And welcome to anyone who is considering joining a fun and challenging men’s golf league. MOGA plays on the three nine-hole courses in Oakwood (Lakes, Palms, and Sonoran) every Thursday, and…