Join us on Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the south building sanctuary for prayers, music, and a message of hope. If you have lost someone dear to you, remember them at this service. Call the church office at 480-895-6782 to include your loved one in this service by giving their name to be read…
Category: November 2025
Religion, November 2025
Veterans and Remembrance
Reverend Jennifer Lambert November is a month of remembering. As the season shifts, our calendars call us to Veterans Day—a time to honor the men and women who have served our country with courage and sacrifice. In our community, many neighbors wear the quiet witness of that service. Their stories, their steadfastness, and their ongoing…
Sports, November 2025
Relishing Pickleball: Stacking
David Zapatka Stacking is a doubles strategy where teammates intentionally position themselves on the same side of the court to keep a stronger player on their preferred side for forehand or backhand shots, maximizing offensive and defensive opportunities. To stack or not to stack? This question is often asked. Here are some points to consider…
Sports, November 2025
Pocketing Fun and Friendship: The IronOaks Lady Breakers Rule the Billiards Room
Kim L. Hutchinson For residents of the active adult community of IronOaks at Sun Lakes, the week kicks off with a satisfying clack of the billiard balls. The IronOaks Lady Breakers gather every Monday and Tuesday morning, turning the community’s Billiards Room into a hub of friendly competition, skill-building, and camaraderie. A staple in the…
Sports, November 2025
Play Your Best Pool: Understanding Lapse of Focus
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool I feel one of the main reasons players never reach their full playing ability is lapse of focus while playing. Every time you miss a shot when you are playing, think about the reason why you missed. Why did you fail to leave your cue ball where it needed to be…
Sports, November 2025
Firebird Pickleball Ladder League at Cottonwood Palo Verde
Jim Carlson The Summer Firebird Pickleball Ladder League has been a well-attended, major success. As of the submission date of this posting, the Ladder League had completed 17 weeks of fun and competitive pickleball on Thursday nights at the Cottonwood Palo Verde pickleball courts, with more than 87 participants from every development in the Sun…
Sports, November 2025
It’s Time to Play Ball!
Larry Wolfe Our Fall Season opened on Oct. 28 and continues through Dec. 19. We welcome one new team sponsor this year and seven returning sponsors. Robson Reserve joins holdover sponsors A-1 Golf Carts, Camp Hilby, First Response Roofing, Spooner Physical Therapy, Young Home Team Realtors, and Wolfe & Associate Accounting Services. Managers for the…
Sports, November 2025
Play Golf and Have Fun!
Naomi Bryson “Life is full of important choices. Choose fun! Join the Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association (PVLGA).” This was the message shared by leaders of the PVLGA during the Community Day Open House on Oct. 4. This annual event is sponsored by the Active Lifestyle Department. David Guthrie is the Sun Lakes HOA 2…
November 2025, Sports
Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club Is in Full Swing at Sisk Park
Kathy Hoff, Publicist On Oct. 26 the Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club held its annual Wine & Cheese event where teams gathered to plan their matches with other teams in their division. It was a beautiful day filled with fun and laughter, and everyone enjoyed meeting other members of the club. Competitive play began on…
Sports, November 2025
The #1 Reason Players Lose a Point (and How to Fix It)
Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club What’s the ultimate reason a tennis player loses a point? We often blame footwork, timing, poor shot selection, excessive power, a lack of fundamentals, or even racquet strings and tension. While all these factors play a role, the truth is simpler: You lost the point because your…