The Power of Witnessing

Dr. Honora Norton Years ago in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis reminded us that “every baptized person is called to give witness, with their words and with their lives ….” He asked, “Who is the witness?” And what do we need to do to become a witness? He said that there are three qualifications of…

Never a Dull Moment in the Arizona Legislature

Dwight Flatt and Ellie Watland Transportation is always a challenge in Arizona, but try transporting yourself back to 1864, and you’ve got a real problem. That’s the long commute legislators have been dealing with this session, and LD 13 Representative Jennifer Pawlik will take you down that road at the Sun Lakes Democratic Club’s (SLDC)…

Writer’s Page – June 2024

Washing Evolution Barbara Schwartz My grandparents immigrated to the USA in the early 1900s where they took up residence in Revere, Mass. They bought a house, learned to speak English, and proceeded to have their family of six children. They grew most of their food in their garden, had chickens, and made a decent life…

Hole-in-One – June 2024

Ann MacKenna Makes Second ILGA Hole-in-One Sharma Goodwin Congratulations to Ann MacKenna for making her second hole-in-one during league play on April 25 on number 13! Dean Mohs Scores a Hole-in-One On March 28 Dean Mohs sank a hole-in-one on the 148-yard hole number 2 using his 4 hybrid. Linda Hillyard Gets a Hole-in-One Sharma…

Downsizing to Assisted Living

Kim Kubsch Moving into a senior venue for independent or assisted living can be a big shock to your lifestyle, as so many aspects will change. Don’t underestimate the time and energy required to downsize before you move. You have a lifetime of accumulated stuff to go through. It needs to get done at some…

Planting in June? Try Bottlebrush

Dannette Hunnel This vibrant, easy, heat-tolerant, perennial shrub is a perfect addition to any Sun Lakes landscape. It can be planted in the Southeast Valley in June. Low maintenance and known as a clean plant, the bottlebrush shrub features red blooms with sweet nectar that attract birds and butterflies. A young, light green plant will…