If you are saying, “I haven’t sung since high school,” or “I only sing the hymns at church,” then we want you! You are just the person we need to help carry on the 35-year tradition of the SunBird Singers. Our first rehearsal for the Spring Concert will be at 4 p.m. in the ballroom…
Category: January 2026
Community News, January 2026
Singers History and New Concert Schedule
Lois Anderson In the early 2000s, the Singers group underwent a significant leadership transition. During this period, it became evident that the small spinet piano being used for concerts was insufficient to project sound throughout the ballroom. To resolve this issue, the Singers organized a Music Marathon with the objective of raising approximately $10,000. The…
Community News, January 2026
The ImproVables Slayed ‘em at Clarendale Senior Facility
Audiences were delighted by the entertainment provided by Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s comedy improv group, The ImproVables. Only a small handful of residents had ever seen live improv performed before. The laughs were hearty and steady as the troupe’s antics surprised everyone with their wit and skills. Volunteers from the audience also had the room…
Community News, January 2026
Sun Lakes Posse Is Here to Serve You
The Sun Lakes Posse maintains donated medical equipment items, which are available for use by all residents of Sun Lakes and SunBird for three months free of charge. The following is a representative listing of our available medical equipment: • Metal canes (height adjustable) • Walkers with seats and walkers with wheels • Crutches •…
January 2026, Community News
Word of the Month: Quotidian
David Zapatka While reading in the October Mensa Bulletin, member and contributor Ruth said she loved watching old monster movies and said, “I preferred all these monsters to quotidian life.” Quotidian: kwoh-TID-ee-uhn, adjective, 1. Occurring daily; happening every day 2. Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane or trivial 3. (Medical) Recurring every day, particularly referring…
January 2026, Community News
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse to Hold First Responders Open House January 24
Bill Shedd The annual First Responders Open House will be held at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse office on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 9531 E. Riggs Road in Sun Lakes. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) specialty units, along with Arizona Fire & Medical will be there for a…
January 2026, Community News
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the February edition is Jan. 5 if you submit to Wendy and Jan. 9 by noon if you submit to editorial. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to editorial@robson.com or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you…
January 2026, Community News
In Passing – January 2026
Robert John Moren Robert John Moren “Bob” passed away peacefully on Nov. 5, 2025, at the age of 81, surrounded by his children, Lisa and Andrew. He was born in St. Paul, Minn., on Oct. 5, 1944, and adopted at age 3 by Roy and Mable Moren, who raised him in a loving Christian home…
January 2026, Community News
What Is a Soul?
Mark Wenz, Unity Church of Sun Lakes This month, let’s examine the various ways major religions define the soul. In Christianity, the soul is the immaterial essence of a person, distinct from the body but meant to be united with it in resurrection. Christianity teaches that the soul survives physical death and is immortal and…
January 2026, Community News
When Christianity Harms
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ January pushes us to take stock of our lives and our faith. As the calendar turns, we set goals, reflect on the past, and look toward a hopeful future. Christianity shapes many of those hopes. It teaches love, forgiveness, and justice. Yet we must…