Friends of the Library Bookstore

Susan Bliss The reopening of the Sun Lakes Friends of the Library bookstore in the Robson Library has been such a big success that we need more books! Our greatest need is paperback fiction, but we also accept certain non-fiction categories, such as history, biography, self-help, religion, cookbooks, and health. Due to customer requests, we…

Ranger Profile: Tyler Hickam

Michael Berry Newly-sworn Ranger Tyler Hickam joined the Sun Lakes Rangers after serving four years with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Posse. Tyler has a passion for law enforcement and believes what Winston Churchill so eloquently stated, “You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” Tyler is…

When Trouble Comes

Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Consider this question: What is the greatest evil ever carried out in history? Throughout the centuries, there have been many genocidal schemes perpetuated on humans. We often stand aghast at such historical atrocities, as well as at current ones like sex trafficking and acts of…

Why Join a Camera Club?

Ken Duquaine Are you a casual photo snapper or a seasoned photographer? In either case, if you are truly interested in improving your photography, there are many reasons to join a camera club. One of the best ways of improving your photographic skills is to get objective feedback on your photos. The Sun Lakes Camera…

Jazz with the Sun City Stomperz

Helen Daley The 2021-22 season for the Arizona Classic Jazz Society (ACJS) is about to start. Live music will be presented September through May, with a three and a half-day festival taking place Nov. 5 through 7. This was the only jazz festival taking place after March of last year. All the protocols for safety…

Writers’ Group

If I Had a Magic Wand … Susan Conner I would first want peace in this world and to have this virus gone. There are so many things I would like to do—like win the Powerball (lol)! I would stop hatred, racism, and senseless killings as it has gotten out of hand. I remember my…