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…
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Front Page, February 2016
Call For Artist Entries: 50th Annual Art at the Lakes
Art at the Lakes is accepting artist applications. The show is Saturday, March 5. You may obtain an application by request at artatthelakes@gmail.com. The deadline for submission is February 12. Art at the Lakes is a fundraising event for the firefighters of Sun Lakes. We are expecting upwards of 90 fine artists (no crafts). In…
Front Page, February 2016
Four IronOaks Teams Sweep USTA Sectionals
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,…
Front Page, January 2016
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…
Front Page, January 2016
Rehearsals have begun for annual Spring 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…
Front Page, January 2016
Celebrate Love in Diversity – A prayer service in memory of Rev. Dr. Luther King Jr.
Where: All Faiths Chapel, 9240 Sun Lakes Blvd. When: Monday, January 18 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Martin Luther King was a man of non-violence whose integrity and strength of spirit brought incredible change. His legacy of peaceful means to social change continues to be an example to us all. This gathering honors the diversity in world…
Front Page, December 2015
We Need A Little Christmas
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…
Front Page, December 2015
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…
Front Page, December 2015
Sun Lakes United Methodist Women’s Annual Cookie Walk December 5
Marlene Snow On Saturday, December 5, the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church women will be hosting their popular annual Cookie Walk and Candy Sale, beginning at 9:00 a.m. All proceeds are donated to mission projects. As the summer heat dissipated and our beautiful fall days set in, the church ladies began to fire up their…
Front Page, November 2015
Why veterans are special
Les Blaylock Veterans became veterans because they possessed the honor, bravery and patriotism that they needed, to stand up for their country. These men and women represent everything that we, as a nation, fight to protect, everything we value in life. Our honor, our liberty, our livelihood, lies with them. The biggest sacrifices veterans have…