Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Understanding the secret of death requires a look into our hearts. Perhaps this can give us a glimpse into an intense understanding of life. I know why Sandi was created: To bring comfort and joy to everyone she met, everyone she befriended, everyone who was drawn to her magnetic smile and…
Category: December 2024
December 2024, Religion
‘Elf on the Shelf’: Looking for Christmas in Unexpected Places
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ Last month, our church office received a festive surprise. With the help of a church volunteer, our administrative assistant secretly placed tiny elves around the office, tucked in clever places: behind the copier, peeking from a shelf, or among the hymnals. Each morning, I…
Religion, December 2024
Link Players
Links Fellowship will be meeting in the Bradford Room (next to the library) at the Oakwood clubhouse every Wednesday from 8 to 9 a.m. Meetings are open to all men who love Jesus and love to golf. Bring your bible, your fellowship, and your golf stories. If you have any questions, call or text Mark…
December 2024, Religion
Devorah Hadassah Events
Come join the fun and meet new friends! For information on Hadassah and attending our events, please contact Eliana Bar-Shalom at 860-377-7126 or [email protected]. We want to wish everyone a Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year. In 2025 we will be selling Mah Jongg cards again and we will also be having another Game Day.…
December 2024, Religion
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Men’s Club
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Men’s Club would like to thank all the congregants who donated food items and money to Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank during the Jewish High Holidays. We collected a total of 458 pounds of food and $150 in cash donations. We would like to hold another collection for the winter holidays…
December 2024, Religion
Men Made of Metal: Finding Strength and Resilience
The idea of “men made of metal” has a strong, resilient feel to it, like someone who can withstand anything. First Baptist Church Sun Lakes’ (FBCSL) wildly popular series is back, beginning in January. We are inviting men in Sun Lakes to discover why this program is so successful. Our first meeting is on Jan.…
December 2024, Sports
Niners October Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity Membership: Gentlemen, this is the time of year when we begin to think about next year’s membership. If you are leaving the Niners, please let a board member know. And while we are on the subject, let’s welcome new member Mike Crewdson, sponsored by Ted Piotrowski. Welcome, Mike, and thanks, Ted. Sadly,…
December 2024, Sports
Palo Verde Men’s Golf Association
The PVMGA’s 2023-24 season drew to a close with a Beat the Pros/Supers event on Oct. 12 with the Cottonwood Men’s Association, played at Cottonwood. Combined players from each club teamed up to compete against the team of Jon Griglak, Joey Jones, Scott Anderson, and Jim Miller. In the end, there were 19 teams that…
Sports, December 2024
MOGA News
John Ladd, New Treasurer John Ladd has graciously agreed to assume the duties of MOGA treasurer. He retired to Sun Lakes in 2015 after more than 40 years in the accounting field where he was a financial controller for most of that time, having earned both an MBA degree and CPA Certificate. His love for…
December 2024, Sports
Ironwood Men’s Golf Association
A number of IMGA members have served our country and are living quiet lives in the land of the free and the home of the brave. Many heroes walk among us! Thank you for your service! Rules, Doug Stodgel AGA will hold a Rules seminar in the Oakwood ballroom on Jan. 15, 2025, from noon…