The Lenten season is well underway here at St. Steven’s which began Ash Wednesday. Our parish has Soup and Stations of the Cross on Friday evenings at 5:00 p.m. in the Great Hall, which began February 19 and continues through March 18. The soup is a simple meal keeping in solidarity with the poor. Our…
Category: March 2016
Community News, March 2016
Footnotes from the Library
Lois Anderson A few months ago, I was asked to be in charge of the Puzzle section of the SunBird Library. This is what I have discovered. Most people who like to do puzzles think that this activity exercises your brain while it helps use up a few minutes or hours. Those who don’t do…
Community News, March 2016
Martell Chiropractic expands
For the past 10 years Martell Chiropractic has been located at the Ace Plaza Shopping Center offering chiropractic and massage services. Dr. Martell’s practice is expanding and moving to the Bashas’ Shopping Center the first of March. Dr. James Martell is a graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic and is certified in acupuncture and physiotherapy,…
Community News, March 2016
Communication Today
Q – I know that Orbitel has made a number of improvements recently. Can you please summarize them? A – Certainly! Orbitel has made continuous improvements in performance, quality and products, assuring that current customers and future generations always have access to cutting-edge technology made easy by the Orbitel team. Those improvements include the following:…
Community News, March 2016
Busy Bears: Bona fide benefactors
Rosie VanderVeen The Kare Bear’s second annual Golf Tournament was well attended. Barb Dunbar, again, did an awesome job of organizing this event. A wonderful lunch and over 20 homemade desserts were offered. Donuts and coffee were served in the morning with Bloody Mary’s and other beverages available on Hole Nos. 4 and 13. A…
Community News, March 2016
Easter Cantata at First Baptist Church
Norm Noble On Sunday, March 20 at the 10:00 a.m. morning service, the First Baptist Church, Sun Lakes Choir will present a musical that celebrates the most miraculous and life-changing event in history, the death and resurrection of our Savior! To the Risen King is not just a musical presentation, but also a guide for…
Community News, March 2016
SunBird Community Church notice
Bob Neuman Max Lucado says this concerning prayer, “Prayer is the recognition that if God had not engaged himself in our problems, we still would be lost. It is by his mercy that we have been lifted up. Prayer is that whole process that reminds us of who God is and who we are. God…
Community News, March 2016
This, That and Other Stuff
Bob Neuman In February each year, Mesa is flooded with tourists who have come to watch the Chicago Cubs in spring training. Fanatics perhaps might be applicable. In the past season, the Cubs had a very good team that made the play-offs and are predicted to be contenders this season. But for years prior, it…
Community News, March 2016
It’s coming—the Annual Rotary Golf Tournament
Norm Noble In a month, on Sunday, April 3, the Sun Lakes Rotary Club will hold its 23rd annual Invitational Charity Golf Tournament at the Oakwood Country Club. This tournament represents the club’s major fundraiser of each year, allowing it to support numerous charities in Chandler and around the world; 100 percent of the net…
Community News, March 2016
Thank You, Friends
Shirley Jackson, President The family of William Phipps requested any memoriam for William Phipps to consider SunBird Kare Bears. Thank you for this consideration. Several people responded with donations to our organization, and we deeply appreciate this kindness. SunBird Kare Bears hosts a Celebration of Life for any SunBird resident or their immediate family at…