Reflections on Freedom This Fourth of July

Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ This Fourth of July marks my first since retiring from my military uniform. After more than two decades of service, I now stand in civilian clothes, reflecting on the meaning of freedom from a new place—one rooted not in command but in calling. I’ve…

Sew-N-Sews

Peg Abney As the summer heat settles over Sun Lakes, Ariz., the Sew-N-Sews sewing club continues to keep its threads woven with creativity, even during the off-season. While the club typically takes a break from regular monthly meetings over the summer, the spirit of sewing remains alive with special interest groups and summer workshops. At…

IronOaks Lady Breakers

Kim L. Hutchinson Have you played pool before and forgotten the rules? Has it been years since you played and you’re afraid you might embarrass yourself? Were you never that good but really enjoyed playing? Then IronOaks Lady Breakers might be just what you need. IronOaks Lady Breakers would like to invite you to stop…

Quilting: A Summer Hobby—The Kansas City Star

Jody Edwards, Desert Threads Quilt Chapter of AQG Once again, Desert Threads Quilters invites you back in time to the days when quilt patterns were delivered to you in your newspaper. This month, let’s look at The Kansas City Star! The Kansas City Star newspaper played a significant role in fostering the quilting tradition by…

SLPCC Firebirds

David Douglas Sun Lakes Pickleball Club at Cottonwood (SLPCC), one of the largest clubs in Sun Lakes with 467 members this past year, continues to thrive in the midst of the record-breaking summer heat that our Valley is known for this time of year. Like all of Sun Lakes, SLPCC experiences the same membership exodus…