A Spiritual Journey: An Interfaith Celebration

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation and Sun Lakes United Church of Christ We live in a time when the challenges before us seem almost impossible to overcome. Many of us feel alone and isolated from human contact. Pastor Vernon Meyer of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ and Rabbi Irwin Wiener of Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation…

Why’s It Called Softball?

New manager Mike Otman is in the spotlight; Mike at first base during the spring season. (Photo courtesy of Just Shoot Me Photos)

Larry Wolfe If you’ve ever played the game and been hit by a line drive or errant throw, you might wonder why the ball is called a softball—it’s hard as a rock! Well, to answer that question, we have to go back to the game’s founding in 1887. George Hancock, a reporter for the Chicago…

Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club

George Abernathy, Founder, Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club After three fly fishing trips to Lake Panguitch, several members in the Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club agreed that at least one or more trips to this fishery will be on our 2021 calendar. Panguitch Lake is located in southwest Utah, and the drive there from Sun…

Yoga: Vinyasa Style

Sheila Axtman The Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center is open, and we are doing yoga. Protocols for class size are being followed. CWPV residents can reserve a spot in a class up to two weeks ahead of time on the Cottonwood Palo Verde website. Residents of all other Sun Lakes communities can call 480-895-1776 the…

Word of the Month: Petrichor

David Zapatka Following a good rain after a long, dry spell one evening on the pickleball court with friend Natasha Thompson, that luscious smell we are all familiar with danced in our noses. Imagine that fresh, earthy smell we all know so well as you read this column. Tash said, “There’s a word for that…

Crystal Cards Home Delivery a Great Success

Halloween and Thanksgiving cards are sure to please.

Bobbie Reed Crystal Card sales have adapted to our pandemic restrictions. A new home delivery option was initiated in August. Since then, over 70 people have enjoyed the benefits of “home shopping.” As one of them noted, “I like it better than going to the community sales where I feel like I should hurry, because…