Grieving the passing of a loved one is difficult. The empty chair at the table – the usual weekly phone call that doesn’t come – the shoulder to lean on that is no longer there – small pieces of life, but in the midst of grief, experiences that impact all of life, not just one’s…
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church It’s that time of year again! Cooler weather is here; football is in full swing. Halloween is barely over, and stores have already begun setting up Christmas displays. All of that is true, and what is also true is that we – as Americans – have…
Pastor Vernon Meyer of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ and Rev. Jody Topping of Faith United Methodist Church are planning an Ecumenical Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in May 2017. This would be Pastor Vernon’s 25th pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Pastor Jody’s first tour. We would study the scriptures in the various…
Sun Lakes UMC Counseling Services will offer a complimentary workshop called “Managing Stress During the Holidays” at the church’s Education Building on November 22 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. “Stress can lessen holiday enjoyment and hurt your health,” said Deb Ralston, LPC and staff counselor for Sun Lakes UMC Counseling Services. “Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking…
Where: Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 East Riggs Road When: Saturday, November 12 from 9:00 a.m.-noon Have the following health items checked: Eyesight screening by Lions Vision Center Hearing tests by Zounds Hearing Aids Flu shots to be administered by S.L. Walgreens Drug* Dermatologist by Center for Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Mental health information…
Banner Home Care and Hospice are hosting a free Palliative Presentation with Dr. Donato Dumlao, M.D. of Palliative Care with M.D. Anderson Cancer and Research and Raianne Melton-Hodges, RN, BSN, CHPN. Palliative care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of…
Hospice of the Valley recently held a seminar concerning dementia at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. Volunteers from Perfect Place were there as were members of the congregation and other residents of Sun Lakes. The participants came away enlightened, enthusiastic and appreciative of the information they were given. Perfect Place volunteers receive training periodically…
Finding joy and meaning while caring for an individual with dementia is difficult, especially during the holiday season. Learn tips and tools from DementiaWise and the Alzheimer’s Association at a free workshop on November 3 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. Facilitator Mark Young, MPA, has worked with the Alzheimer’s Association for…
Pastor Jean Newall The holidays are a busy time of year – a time full of anticipation and excitement, a time of endless shopping and cooking, a time of gathering with friends and family! Although, it may seem that everyone is full of holiday spirit, the truth of the matter is that for some, the…
Lyn Munn Come to the fellowship hall of the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Saturday morning, October 22, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and learn how to ring hand bells. “Back to Bells,” a free class, is being given by Libbie Randels, seen in the accompanying photo. She is a representative of the Handbell Musicians of…