Why Was Jesus Seen as a Threat?

Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ April is a month of contrasts. For many, it reflects Easter, Passover, and, in some years, Ramadan while also welcoming the full bloom of spring. It’s a time when the earth shakes off winter’s gray and leans toward something new—growth, change, even disruption. That…

Club Volunteers Make the Difference

Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Our annual spring Special Hike this year took place in Lake Havasu, Ariz., and it was a great time for all who participated. Had Ron Deraas and Joan Carlisle not volunteered to plan and make the arrangements for this hike, we would not have had the memorable experience we…

Sun Lakes Company Rangers Celebrate Six Years

Dawn Yamanouchi In 2025 the Sun Lakes Rangers are celebrating their sixth anniversary! Starting with five members in 2019, the Company has grown to more than 40 full and probationary Rangers in 2025. In the past year, Sun Lakes Company has added the Superior Police Department as another law enforcement agency we partner with. This…

Pickleball Team Competes at State’s Top Level

Jeff Dunn The 2025 Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) is made up of more than 3,000 players across the State of Arizona and is played at a variety of skill levels, from 2.5 through 4.5. Our very own Stevie’s Wonders team, which includes nine players from Sun Lakes, earned the right to compete at the…

Biking Group Is Off and Pedaling

Doc Meyer, Sun Lakes Bike Group Did you know that there is a group of people in Sun Lakes who like to ride bicycles together? There is, and it is referred to as the Sun Lakes bike group. The group is very informal and is a social group of people with a biking habit. In…