20th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival

Break out the bubbly and bagels, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival is celebrating 20 years of providing quality independent film about Jewish culture to the Valley of the Sun. Across countries, languages, religions and cultures, modern Jewish film flings wide open the door into new perspectives and ways of life; confirming on screen the…

Anglers preparing for Spring fishing

We are making plans for the spring fishing derbies. Looks like March will be a busy month. We have commitments for Tuesday, March 1 and Friday, March 11. The club, of course, will host the Grandparents Derby. As usual, it is on the Saturday before Easter witch is the 26th. It is always very popular…

Women’s Connection Fashion Show

Susan Reynhout Come see all the latest fashions from one of your favorite women’s stores. Chico’s from the Chandler Fashion Mall will provide a spectacular fashion show of the newest styles. Begin the New Year by inviting your friends to join you at Women’s Connection Brunch on Thursday, January 14 at 9:00 a.m. in the…

Sun Lakes Pioneer Hikers reminisce

Barbara Schira, Marge Meredith, Joe Bibler and Veronica Deuce talk about their days on the trail.

Roberta Arpan The Sun Lakes Hiking Club is one of the most active and fastest growing organizations in the Sun Lakes community. It was loosely organized in 1987 when a handful of hikers met each week to explore the natural wonders of Arizona. Today, 192 active members are offered as many as four hikes a…

Word of the Month: Enrapture

David Zapatka Reader Kim Park writes, “The December word of the month, bliss, struck such a beautiful chord with me, I began to think of words with a similar feel. I have always had a fondness for the word enrapture. It goes well with bliss and also brings up images of great happiness and delight.”…

Golden Goalies

Bea Loozer We’re starting a new year. Doesn’t that stimulate you take stock and make some commitments? Or call them resolutions. It’s also a time to acknowledge that even though things could be better, they’re not so bad. We are not so bad. In fact, I feel like focusing on what’s good in my life.…