Dr. Harold Wong Historically, the major American financial dreams are to live in a decent house, help kids with college expenses, and afford bucket list dreams (travel is the number-one bucket list dream in retirement). Since January of 2021, with the Biden presidency, overall inflation has increased 16%. However, inflation has had a different impact…
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April 2024, Generals
April Focus: Meals to Grow Program at Matthew’s Crossing
Jim Meagher When you fill a student’s backpack with tasty and nutritious food, it brings life and energy to a young person who would otherwise be hungry, perhaps lethargic, and not inclined to finish the school year strong. Matthew’s Crossing’s hunger relief program for young persons in school fills their backpacks with donated food to…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) will be holding two major activities in April. The first is the hysterically funny original musical comedy parody of the famous Broadway musical and movie A Chorus Line! Instead of performers auditioning for the opening of a musical show, ingredients will audition for the opening of a new delicatessen! There…
April 2024, Religion
Don’t Be Just a Holiday Church Goer
Lauren Jones In these uncertain times, there is only one Whom we can always count on, God. He is someone Who, no matter what we are facing as a country, or just another day, will always be there. But just like every relationship, we also have to put in the work. Part of that work…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Social Group Activities
Cheers Trip Opportunities: AMAWaterways is offering numerous river cruises, with inclusion of two- to four-day extension free and option for reduced airfare. Additionally, there are approximately 40 trip options available for single travelers, without additional cost of premium fare for singles. Please contact Donna Clucky at Free Spirit Vacations at 480-926-5547, Ext. 2, if interested…
April 2024, Generals
Tuesday Nights Together in April
Cathy Smoot Sun Lakes United Methodist Church located at 9248 E. Riggs Road hosts Tuesday Nights Together (TNT), a series of free programs, every month! Topics vary from light and entertaining to serious and informative. On April 9 the presentation will be “Travel to South America: Two Brit Chicks Do Chile to Argentina,” by Angela…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Junk Journaling—New Group Forming
Sarah Marks Junk Journaling is the latest craft craze sweeping the country. It’s an outlet of creative expression for everyone. Beginner or experienced, we welcome all to join us the third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Painting Room in Oakwood Country Club. As the name implies, supplies involve…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Chess Anyone?
Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room, A-8. There is no formal commitment. Come when you can, and leave when you want. Feel free to drop…
April 2024, Generals
Hazardous Waste Collection Day—Sheriff’s Posse Highlights
Bill Shedd On Feb. 24 Maricopa County District 1 Supervisor Jack Sellers, along with Intel, sponsored a Hazardous Waste Collection event in the Sun Lakes Country Club parking lot. The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse assisted with traffic control. The event was a big success, as many community members took advantage of the four-hour opportunity to…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
It’s Always Fun with the Fun Lakers!
Joyce Selk Something new was tried at the Wining, Dining, and Dancing night when seating was assigned randomly to mix things up so attendees had a chance to meet someone new, and everyone seemed to love it! Sometimes it’s good to get out of our comfort zone, especially at our ages. In addition to the…