Who Controls Your Water Rates? Meet Arizona Corporation Commission Candidates at Sun Lakes Democratic Club

Dwight Flatt Many Arizona voters know little about the Arizona Corporation Commission, but the decisions made by its five elected members directly affect utility rates, energy policy, and other issues that impact residents across the state. With two Commission seats on the Nov. ballot, the Sun Lakes Democratic Club (SLDC) will host Democratic candidates Clara…

Reiki for Retirees

Catharina Cupples As retirees, many of us face health concerns of all kinds: recovering from surgery, dealing with side effects of chemo or radiation therapy, coping with chronic pain, suffering with various illnesses, or emotional distress. These are only a few of the senior possibilities. Reiki (a Japanese word, pronounced Ray-Key), offers simple, non-invasive, soothing…

Divine Intervention or Coincidence?

Mark Wenz, Unity Church of Sun Lakes An atheist friend of mine insists that divine intervention doesn’t exist. My contrasting belief is that spirit does intervene in our lives by guiding, nudging, and helping us throughout our lives. Which of these positions resonates more with you? Does divine intervention actually occur? Let’s explore the topic…

Fun Lakers

John Adam The Fun Lakers Social Club kicks off its 2026 Fall/Spring season with the triumphant return of Wes Ringel’s “Dueling Pianos” Extravaganza at 7 p.m. on Oct. 22 in the Cottonwood Ballroom. Wes and his partner deliver an unforgettable evening filled with singing, impressive piano artistry, and nonstop entertainment. Don’t expect to just sit back—this high-energy show is known for lively audience participation, so…

Grief Support Group

Mary Sievert Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will offer an eight-week Grief Support Group on Tuesdays, 1:30 to 3 p.m., in Room 4 of the Education Building, starting Tuesday, Sept. 15. You will learn healthy ways to navigate through this difficult time and benefit from being with others who understand what you’re going through. The…

Word of the Month: Epigraph

David Zapatka In the Quest magazine article titled “The Lotus-Born of Ancient Egypt, A Legacy for Enlightenment in Egypt’s Megalithic Sites,” author Foteini Fotoula Adrimi used an epigraph to introduce her article. The epigraph read: O Atum-Beetle! You become high as the hill; You rose as the benben In the Benben Compound In Heliopolis. (Allen,…