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 informative. A light meal will be offered for a free-will offering at 5 p.m., and the presentation starts at 5:30 p.m.…
December 2023
December 2023, Religion
December Is a Time of Faith
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. If it is December, it must be the time of Hanukkah and Christmas. Each year interfaith couples agonize whether the celebrations of these holidays are religious adventures or commercial enterprises. There is a tugging at the heartstrings, because respect for one another’s faith is the foundation of the commitment made as…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Oakwood Dance Classes
Latin Rumba classes are being held on Monday, Dec. 4 and 11, from 5:15 to 6 p.m. for $15 per person. Line Dance classes are being held on Wednesday, Dec. 6 and 13, from 1:30 to 2:25 p.m. for $15 per person. Call Edie Gilbertsen at 480-831-1064 to register. Note: Only six couples per group…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Social Group Activities
Cheers Trip Opportunities: Nine Cheers members traveled to Greece for a trip that included spending nights in Athens and on the islands of Mykonos and Santorini. They enjoyed many beautiful sites, great food, and lots of exercise! There are several trips through Free Spirit Vacations and Dream Cruise Adventures still available in 2023, including Pasadena Tournament…
December 2023, Front Page
Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Donate to AFMA Christmas Toy Drive
Brian Curry The Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club was proud to donate new toys to the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority’s annual Toy Drive. Battalion Chief Steve McCoy, Captain Eric Kenyon, and the on-duty crew were able to gratefully accept the toys. Sun Lakes residents have until Friday, Dec. 15, to drop off new, unwrapped…
December 2023, Generals
Do You Have What It Takes?
Publicity Committee Ever thought that you’d like to show off a talent that you have? Now is your chance. If you live in Sun Lakes or have a relative in the community, you can audition for the upcoming Winter Dinner & Variety Show sponsored by Sun Lakes Community Theater! It’s easy to do. Auditions are…
December 2023, Generals
Sun Lakes Arizona Rangers Support Shop With A Cop
Bill Boone The Arizona Rangers-Sun Lakes Company, along with local law enforcement officers, will once again be participating in the Arizona Law Enforcement Outreach & Support (AZLEOS) program Shop With A Cop. Shop With A Cop is a series of events with two primary goals: First, to support underprivileged children and young adults within the…
December 2023, Generals
Join Us for a Musical Christmas at Women’s Connection
Kristy DeCleene Please join us on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. in the Oakwood clubhouse ballroom, at 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., in Sun Lakes. A continental breakfast will be served (gluten-free available upon request with reservation), along with live music and followed by a guest speaker. The cost is $20, including tax and gratuity,…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Rotary – December 2023
Rotary Clubs Support Veterans with $5,800 Check Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director At a recent Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) meeting, the ASU Rotaract Rotary Club announced that $5,800 was collected from several Southeast Valley Rotary Clubs who submitted bids/donations to win the Gizmo Award. RCSL was the club that raised the…
December 2023, Generals
Be a Santa Claus!
Jim Meagher It’s here again! We are surrounded by commercials, promotions, the sale of Christmas trees, indoor and outdoor holiday decorations, and seasonal foods to enjoy with family and friends. There is no escape from it in the shopping malls, our mailbox, or sign-twirlers on street corners. While this is taking place, the guests whom…