December 2014

DAR genealogy workshop: A call to service

DAR Genealogy Library, Washington, D.C.

T oni Bolling Lutter Gila Butte DAR has announced a genealogy workshop scheduled for Sun Lakes in December. The workshop is entitled “How to Become a Member of DAR – The Genealogy and Application Process.” The workshop will be presented by trained DAR Genealogy Consultants. Membership in DAR is a commitment to service. Eligible women…

Church to make special deliveries in December

Stephen Minister Coordinator Ramona Ehrmantraut, center, with Acme Cab Co. president Ron Mills and Associate Pastor Tracy Perry in front of the Sun Lakes UMC Sanctuary.

Cabs for Christ is a new pilot program at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church that offers free door-to-door service to those who are homebound or have no transportation to church. During the month of December, Sun Lakes UMC has contracted with Acme Cab Co. to offer individuals in the Sun Lakes area free transportation to…

Lake Diamond’s 9th Annual Food Drive and Luminaria

Just a reminder to make plans to join us on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. for the ninth annual Food Drive and Luminaria Walk, weather permitting. This is a lovely time to stroll around Lake Diamond with family and friends and enjoy the beauty of 1000 luminaries, decorated homes reflecting…

Desert Hiking: What I didn’t learn in kindergarten

Check your hiking boots after being stored over the summer in Arizona heat!

Roberta Arpan Having completed three 10-day hiking treks in Europe and New Zealand, helicopter hiking in the Canadian Rockies and hiking with two wonderful clubs for the past 14 plus years, I considered myself to be experienced. I’d been hiking all summer with the online-knowledge of Zero Expedition, I found myself in the Enchanted Forests…

Upcoming trips and tours sponsored by Sun Lakes  and SunBird Activity Directors – December 2014

Tucson, A Tri-Nation Holiday Celebration December 13-14, 2014; price is $250 pp/double, $299 pp/single Experience Winterhaven in Tucson, now in its 63rd year, making it one of the longest running holiday lights festivals in the country. Ride the trolley through the magnificently decorated neighborhood; also shop ‘til you drop at the Fourth Avenue Holiday Street…

Golden Goalies: ‘Tis the Season

Golden Goalies Luncheon Committee: (back row) Lois Savery, Annette Nunnally, Irene Lafko, Margaret Simkins and Betty Tuzzulino; (front row) Jeri Pfeilsticker and Audrey Knock

Bea Loozer Celebrating together was great fun at the fall luncheon for members — new, seasoned and previous. Special congratulations to Ruth Newby for being the biggest loser of the half year, with a 24-pound loss. Losing a pound a week is a great achievement and probably the healthiest strategy for long-term loss. In this…

Interfaith Havdalah event December 20

Barbara Schwartz Temple Havurat Emet and the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will hold an Interfaith Havdalah event on December 20 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church social hall at 9428 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes, AZ. A brief Havdalah service (all in English) will open the event. Havdalah is a service ending…