In September, the Gila Butte Chapter distributed Constitution-related posters and educational materials to Basha, Casteel, and Perry High Schools in recognition of Constitution Week. After a petition to Congress by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), President Eisenhower signed Constitution Week into law in 1956. The purpose is to encourage study of…
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. All of us live in a world that rotates so fast that sometimes we wonder what would happen if it should stop. Would we just fall off? Those who have experienced this feeling can understand the madness that is associated with such trauma. However, we are resilient and steadfast in our…
Bruce McCorkle New Rules Chairman Jerry Behm is the new MOGA Rules Chairman, with Doug Stodgel backing him up. Their roles are reversed in IMGA. Jerry and his wife Sharon moved to Ironwood in March of 2024. As a retired Special Ed math teacher and high school golf coach, a Certified Rules Official with the…
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ In a world where life’s complexities often push us to focus on the immediate, some questions invite us to pause and consider the deeper aspects of our existence. Among these timeless inquiries is one that underlies much of our spiritual exploration: What is a…
Jojo Meyer, Resident It was a defining moment in 1994 when, at the age of 24, I received my first cancer diagnosis. I was overcome with fear. My goal was to survive for my son. At the time, I was not educated in self-care or a holistic approach for healing. Nor had I evolved to…
Kim Kubsch Clearing a home after someone passes away can be an emotional and challenging task. Here are the first five steps to help you through the process. The last five steps will follow in next month’s column. Clearing an estate can be a very long process that requires diligent time and effort. 1. Gather…
Howard Franklin Clark Howard Franklin Clark, age 93, of Sun Lakes, Ariz., passed away on Aug. 8, 2024. Howard was born Nov. 25, 1930, in Roachdale, Ind. He was married to Dorothy and has three children, two daughters and a son. Howard served as a Conservation Officer in Vermillion County, Indiana. Howard was an avid…
Karen Vollis Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool…
Barb Jorgensen Free tennis classes are being offered on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at the Cottonwood tennis courts. The classes are open to anyone interested in learning tennis. You do not have to be a member of Cottonwood Tennis Club. You only need to live in the Sun Lakes area. This is a Cottonwood Palo…
Do you enjoy taking day trips but hate the hassle of driving to get to your destination? Do you enjoy the beauty of our state and would like to find a way to see the wonders of our state hassle-free with other Sun Lakes and SunBird residents who share your passion? The Day Trippers may…