Knights of Columbus: Featured Knight Marcel Baadte

Marcel Baadte

Maynard Iverson, Chairman, Public Relations Committee, Council 9678 Marcel Baadte is a distinguished senior member of the Council, having served as Grand Knight, Faithful Navigator of the Fourth Degree Assembly (four years), coordinator of the Ice Cream Treats for VA Patients program (6 years), and current coordinator of the Seminarian Fund, wherein two prospective priests…

Help Needed for Wreaths Across America Event

Michael Whitaker The pandemic has impacted many events, including the Fifth Annual Chandler Wreaths Across America event to be held at the Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery this December. Michael Whitaker, project coordinator and member of the Exchange Club of Chandler, noted that there are 2,700-plus veterans buried at the Chandler cemetery. “Because…

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation

Joyce Spartonos As we look towards winding down the year, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) continues to operate virtually. The congregation is happy to announce a full, rich calendar of events for December. It’s called “going out with a bang,” and SLJC is delighted to have been able to keep its membership involved throughout this…

There Is Always Room in the Stable…

Pastor Marvin Arnpriester I only did what you have done a thousand times, or more, when Joseph came to Bethlehem and knocked upon the door. I did not turn the Christ away, with alibi, so deft. Like you, I simply gave to him, whatever I had left. -Author Unknown I think we have been a bit…

Modified Services Through End of this Year

Elizabeth Vaughan Volunteers, clients, and staff must wear masks at all times! Schedule all services with Neighbors Who Care at 480-895-7133. Do not call volunteers directly. Services are available Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. * Transportation—Essential Medical Appointments One service per week; maximum two-hour appointment (does not include driving time). Appointment requests…

Send in the Clowns!

Roger Bonngard The clowns are here in Sun Lakes. Clowns reside in a place where laughter and crying are happening at the same time. Clowns are needed when things are falling apart and are needed to divert us from our chaos. Certainly, the COVID-19, the wild fires, our personal health, and the incivility within our…