Chapter Commander Leon “Skip” Johnson The local Chapter of the Korean War Veterans has made a final decision to cancel all upcoming events for the remainder of the year for the safety of all its members and others whom they may have contact with. Although scheduled monthly activities have been in a holding pattern since…
Category: December 2020
Religion, December 2020
Unity: If Every Day Were Christmas
Kay Davis Unity of Sun Lakes is a New Thought Spiritual Community. We keep a positive attitude, knowing the powerful Love of God heals us and all the world around us. Reverend Jeanne MacLaughlin records our Sunday services on YouTube, and we can watch them anytime. Search Unity of Sun Lakes, and the date, on…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Knights of Columbus: Featured Knight Marcel Baadte
Maynard Iverson, Chairman, Public Relations Committee, Council 9678 Marcel Baadte is a distinguished senior member of the Council, having served as Grand Knight, Faithful Navigator of the Fourth Degree Assembly (four years), coordinator of the Ice Cream Treats for VA Patients program (6 years), and current coordinator of the Seminarian Fund, wherein two prospective priests…
December 2020
Help Needed for Wreaths Across America Event
Michael Whitaker The pandemic has impacted many events, including the Fifth Annual Chandler Wreaths Across America event to be held at the Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery this December. Michael Whitaker, project coordinator and member of the Exchange Club of Chandler, noted that there are 2,700-plus veterans buried at the Chandler cemetery. “Because…
Religion, December 2020
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Joyce Spartonos As we look towards winding down the year, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) continues to operate virtually. The congregation is happy to announce a full, rich calendar of events for December. It’s called “going out with a bang,” and SLJC is delighted to have been able to keep its membership involved throughout this…
Religion, December 2020
There Is Always Room in the Stable…
Pastor Marvin Arnpriester I only did what you have done a thousand times, or more, when Joseph came to Bethlehem and knocked upon the door. I did not turn the Christ away, with alibi, so deft. Like you, I simply gave to him, whatever I had left. -Author Unknown I think we have been a bit…
Features, December 2020
Send in the Clowns!
Roger Bonngard The clowns are here in Sun Lakes. Clowns reside in a place where laughter and crying are happening at the same time. Clowns are needed when things are falling apart and are needed to divert us from our chaos. Certainly, the COVID-19, the wild fires, our personal health, and the incivility within our…
Generals, December 2020
Modified Services Through End of this Year
Elizabeth Vaughan Volunteers, clients, and staff must wear masks at all times! Schedule all services with Neighbors Who Care at 480-895-7133. Do not call volunteers directly. Services are available Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. * Transportation—Essential Medical Appointments One service per week; maximum two-hour appointment (does not include driving time). Appointment requests…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
AAUW and Girl Scouts: Democracy and Leadership
Julia McKee-Ostos The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Arizona Southeast Valley Branch collaborated with Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus Pine Council to present the new Girl Scout Democracy Badge to girls grades 6-12 (Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts) via Zoom, to girls throughout Arizona on Oct. 17. AAUW supports public policy outreach, and Girl…
Generals, December 2020
Another Successful Blood Drive in Sun Lakes
Ken Hinatsu The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross held a successful blood drive in Sun Lakes on Oct. 27. This drive was the third blood drive held at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse facility on Riggs Road. The blood drive efforts continue to shore up recent shortfalls in the blood supply…