The Satisfied Soul

Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes We live in unusual and troubling days. I’m reminded of Thomas Paine’s comment in 1776: “These are the times that try men’s souls.” Granted, our culture today is quite different from that of the 18th century, but Paine’s statement certainly resonates with people who are…

A Gift That Continues Giving

Richard Hawkes It has been a harsh year for our Greater Sun Lakes Community. We have been shut in for longer than a year, and we have lost a number of friends and loved ones. We have done many things to help remember those who have passed. The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation is now…

IMGA Golfer of the Month: Bruce McCorkle

Bruce McCorkle, IMGA May Golfer of the Month, on the 17th hole at Ironwood, where he scored his first hole-in-one this March.

Mike Willinger Bruce’s lucky number might be 17. Bruce scored his first hole-in-one on the 17th hole at Ironwood this March. In 2017, he won the Ironwood Cup. That year, Ironwood Men’s Golf Association (IMGA) also won, as Bruce became the publicity chairman. He is now ready to step back at IMGA. He will continue…

Lions Club International Recognizes Two SLBLC Members

Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club President Bob Glantz presents to member Brian Curry.

Brian Curry Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club (SLBLC) President Bob Glantz and First Vice President Mary Ann Miller recognized members Brian Curry and Robert Scully; their pins from Lions Club International signifying recognition of their efforts bringing new members into Lionism. If you would like to help the Sun Lakes community and would like more information…

Artists Who Aspire to Inspire: Linda Murray

Cathy Porter Linda has a true, creative drive. She started creating art at a very early age. Her family spent summers in a family cabin in Northern Minnesota on an island without any power, water, or, of course, TV. She spent her time drawing, painting, and even dug clay from the lake to model and…

Oakwood Lady Niners Golf League

Reggie Wegman Wasn’t it wonderful to have lunch together again on the patio of Stone & Barrel? Our league is very social, and now that things have improved somewhat, we can gather and discuss our great and not-so-great shots. Bonnie Tasch bought a home in Sun Bird, a neighboring community, in 1997, so her husband…