Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. To say that life is strange is to undermine the value of life. Perhaps there are things that occur seeming to be strange, but in essence, the strange aspects contain surprises we never expected or even anticipated. Perhaps our description should include words like unusual or unfamiliar. I would go even…
Brenda Lee and Mike Kovalchik (both from IronOaks Pickleball Club) – Gold Medal winners in the 3.0 Mixed Doubles 50+ at the Monster Smash held in Surprise
Michael Cohen The Lone Soldier Project at Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) supports the needs of Lone Soldiers while they serve on active duty in the Israel Defense Forces. Lone Soldiers are defined as member of the IDF who do not have family to support them living in Israel while they are on active. Approximately…
Pastor Jean Newell, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church Christmas is drawing closer. For many, there don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to do what needs to be done. The “to-do” list grows longer with shopping specials to find, menus to plan and prepare and last-minute gifts to buy. When one is grieving…
Janet Myrick IronOaks Pickleball Club had its first social of the season on Saturday, October 29. Players played with three different partners for each of the three games. Multi-tasker JoAnn Zapatka kept track of scores and court assignments, along with Janet Myrick. Monica Dickens organized the treats and donated her wonderful gift baskets for raffle…
Pastor Jean Newell, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church What is it about this time of year that makes one reflective? Is it the sight of children waiting in line to talk to Santa? Or is it the sound of carols playing overhead in a store? The smell of pies baking in the oven? Maybe it’s…