The Power of Love

Mark Wenz, Unity Church of Sun Lakes In Mark’s gospel, Jesus entreats us to “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Will we choose to follow Christ’s path of love, or will we default to embracing grievances, judgments, and anger? We live in severely divided times. Both polarities of the political spectrum lash out, judge, insult, ostracize,…

Whatever Is Worthy of Our Attention

Rev. Jennifer Lambert, Senior Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church February often invites mixed emotions. For some, it carries reminders of love and connection. For others, it highlights absence—people we miss, routines that have changed, or seasons of life that feel quieter than we expected. Add to that the constant stream of news and commentary…

4th Annual Pickle Barrel Classic

The Sun Lakes Pickleball Club-IronOaks is the proud host of the Fourth Annual Pickle Barrel Classic, a premier tournament held at the IronOaks Racquet Center, one of Central Arizona’s finest facilities. This exciting tournament, which began in 2023, has quickly grown into a must-attend event for the local pickleball community. The tournament typically features Men’s,…

Relishing Pickleball: Mastering the Spin Game

David Zapatka Spin is one of the most underrated game-changing skills. While beginners often focus on simply getting the ball over the net, intermediate and advanced players know that adding spin can create awkward bounces, force errors, and open up the court. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your offensive tools or add finesse to your…