F. David Rolf Have you noticed that wonderful feeling floating all around the air? The people seem so friendly and you see smiles everywhere Your neighbor seems so cordial All your friends now stay in touch There must be a simple reason everything has changed so much The checkers at the grocery even smile and…
Category: December 2024
Clubs & Classes, December 2024
Reenvisioning an Ancient Art Form: Stained Glass Classes in Sun Lakes
Sarah Marks Stained glass, one of the world’s oldest and most captivating art forms, is experiencing a renaissance in Sun Lakes where local instructor Mary Hibbard is offering a hands-on introduction to this timeless craft. With its dazzling colors and intricate designs, stained glass has entranced audiences since ancient times, from the Egyptians and Romans…
Generals, December 2024
Unit Happenings – December 2024
Unit 11 The Unit 11 monthly HOA board meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 4 p.m. in the Phoenix Room in the Computer Learning Center at the Cottonwood clubhouse. All homeowners are welcome to attend.
Religion, December 2024
How Does a Weary World Rejoice?
Rev. Jennifer Lambert, Senior Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church As we enter this holiday season, many of us are feeling the weight of the year behind us—whether from the personal challenges we’ve faced, the loss of loved ones, or simply the world’s burdens. In moments like these, the message of Christmas can feel both…
Religion, December 2024
The Hope of Christmas
Pastor Mitch McDonald The lights are up. The malls are filled. The Hallmark Channel has already worn out every Christmas favorite, and it’s just the first week of December. Hallmark isn’t the only one who began getting ready for Christmas back in October, though. Our music ministry also started preparing Christmas music to be ready…
Religion, December 2024
Pondering Things to Sink My Teeth Into …
Rev. Steve Foss, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes I seem to have a problem with my teeth. You see, they are rotting from the inside! I brush my teeth. I floss my teeth. I use mouthwash regularly. Yet, I am stricken with this problem for the second time! It was a simple bite into a…
Religion, December 2024
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
The regular monthly Shabbat service for December, celebrating the Hanukkah festival, will be held on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Full services are conducted each month starting in November, except for July and August, on the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel. For additional information or to have…
Religion, December 2024
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
Esther Spear The next meeting of the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will take place on Thursday, Dec. 19, at noon in the Chapel House. We will have a Hanukkah party as part of our Paid-Up Membership Luncheon. For more information and to register for this event, contact Esther at [email protected]. Our annual fundraiser for…
Religion, December 2024
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, a Reform Temple, is now accepting new members. For more information, please contact Susie at 480-580-1592.
Religion, December 2024
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude
Mark Wenz As we enter the holiday season, let’s take a deep collective breath and count our blessings. We have so much for which to be grateful! This life presents challenges for all of us, yet we would be best served recognizing our interconnectivity as inhabitants of this planet and appreciating our blessings rather than…