God’s Surprises

Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes The Bible is full of surprises. Big surprises! Like the one when Joseph’s brothers, during a time of famine, went down to Egypt just to buy food. However, while there, they encountered a man who turned out to be not only the prime minister of…

Cottonwood Fitness—Introduction to Yoga

John Blair January is a great time to ease into a fitness resolution, and yoga is a great resolution for stretching and strengthening injuries, old or current. Yoga is a 5000-year-old practice integrating breath and movement, allowing blood flow to organs, muscles, and joints, bringing better health and wellness. John comes from Montana as an…

Line Dancing with Judee

Judee Curtis Our Christmas Line Dance group was small, as there were family health issues and gatherings, going out of town, going “back home,” illnesses, injuries, you name it. But the dancers who came had a great time, did a good job, and we danced every dance on the list! We also decided that, next…

Desert Threads and U.S. Vets Graduation Event

Glenna Reeves On Nov. 22, Sue Bart, Desert Threads president; Charyl Garman, AQG president; and Yvonne Cozart, community service coordinator, traveled to U.S. Vets’ temporary housing complex in Phoenix. Due to all the donations, talented quilt-making, and huge hearts, 45 quilts were delivered to deserving men and women who served our country. Every Friday, U.S.…

Merry Mayan Christmas

Pastor Ron Burcham, Risen Savior Lutheran Church When my kids were younger, I had a great plan to save money. I was going to tell them that we celebrate Christmas according to the Mayan calendar, and Christmas is Jan. 12. Why Jan. 12, you ask? Because of the awesome after the holiday sales, of course!…