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Jazz Christianity Concerts at SLUMC February 28

Dr. Rev. Eugene Lowry will present “Jazz and Christianity” at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Sunday, February 28 at 3:00 p.m. In this musical lecture, Dr. Lowry takes the listeners through the story of the birth of jazz, particularly as it relates to Christianity and the black experience in America. This little-known story of…

Four IronOaks Teams Sweep USTA Sectionals

Some of the IronOaks Tennis Club winners who will be advancing to the national championships.

IronOaks Tennis Club once again showed why it is one of the premier senior tennis clubs in the nation, with four teams capturing their respective league titles at the Southwest USTA 65-and-over Sectional Tennis Championships in Surprise, AZ from December 11-13, 2015. Competing teams which had won their local leagues represented districts from El Paso,…

Desert Artists Club plans ARTwalk

Marilyn Conner Wow! We’re excited! It’s almost here. The Desert Artists Club members are looking forward to Saturday, January 16 to see you all and share their creations at the Art Walk. The Desert Artists Club is planning an Art Walk for Saturday, January 16 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Sun Lakes Country Club in…

Rehearsals have begun for annual Spring Show

Music Coordinator, Chris Roen, Music Director Dr. Adam Thome’ and Show Manager, Sandra Bocynesky, select the music for their upcoming show.

Sandra Bocynesky We’re getting ready and were so excited to perform Broadway, Our Way for you. We have poured over the music, tried it on and decided on some of the greatest songs from some of the best Broadway musicals. Who can forget the Broadway musicals The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady or Hello Dolly? There…

We Need A Little Christmas

Dancers: Front row (left to right) Beth Derheim, Linda Shanahan, Jan Rathke and Barbie Bergerson; back row (left to right) Sharon Guzman, Merrie Ellen Bergeth, Elaine Sheppard and Pam Amica

Jan Ott If this phrase reminds you of Broadway’s musical, Mame, you’re probably going to enjoy the Sun Lakes Chorale’s December 10 Holiday Concert. Director Cris Evans provides an extra holiday treat for the audience as Linda Shanahan and her costumed dancers share the joy of this popular song; it’s a guaranteed audience pleaser. Join…

Risen Savior presents annual Community Christmas Concert

Risen Savior Lutheran Church will hold its 2015 Community Christmas Concert on Sunday afternoon, December 13. Given the overwhelming response to the last year’s inaugural concert, this year’s event has been expanded to two performances. The first performance will begin at 2:30 p.m., followed by the second at 4:30 p.m. Both performances will be held…

Making Quite The Spectacle

Volunteers have fun sorting and cleaning glasses

You might meet them in a main street store, barber shop or church. They are not movie stars or super rich. They are neighbors, active retirees and hardworking community volunteers. It’s not all work and no play at the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club monthly eye glass cleaning in the Arts and Crafts Room at…