Category: Community News

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook More people are staying home and travelling less, making it a great time for home remodeling to create an oasis in the backyard! We are the envy of our northern neighbors for our extended beautiful weather, and with strategic design you can open up new possibilities on how you work, play, relax, or…

Joyful Downsizing: Addressing Closet Clutter

Kim Kubsch Tackling the master closet is fourth in a series of articles that features techniques for decluttering your home—one room at a time. As owner of Joyful DOWNSIZING and a Sun Lakes resident, I am passionate about helping boomers and seniors declutter to simplify their lives, organize remaining items, and downsize unwanted stuff. Look…

Unity: Mindfulness

Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought Community. We think positive thoughts, pray in the affirmative, and follow the teachings of Jesus as well as other wise, spiritual leaders who came before and after him. Rev. Jeanne MacLaughlin records our weekly services on YouTube. To watch, open our website www.unitychurchofsunlakes.org and…

In Passing

Ingrid Haegele Billinger

Ingrid Haegele Billinger A longtime resident of SunBird, Ingrid Haegele Billinger, age 94, passed away on Jan. 30, 2021. Ingrid was born in Schliersee, Bavaria, Germany, on Jan. 24, 1927. As a young girl, Ingrid trained in Germany as a professional photographer. In 1948, Ingrid immigrated to the U.S. and settled in Bristol, Conn., where…

U.S. Military History: Vietnam Veterans Day

Ross Dunfee When did the Vietnam War begin? France maintained colonial rule of Vietnam from 1864 until the Geneva Accords of 1954. During that time, multiple wars occurred in the area (including Cambodia and Laos). The Geneva Accords divided Vietnam into north (Communist rule) and south (the Republic of Vietnam), and that enticed the U.S. into…

Trips & Tours

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Please note: Due to decreased capacity restrictions, it is important to book early, as space is limited. Utah Mighty 5 from Phoenix Departs first Sunday of every month Price: $1,899 pp/double; $2,249 pp/single Join us for a 7-day adventure…

Bag Ladies

Bunny Bottorff We are all caught up on the plastic bags you have given us. We thank you for all the bags. However, we need more. So, if you have bags in your house or garage, we could sure use them. You can bring your bags to the Hopi Room in the clubhouse. There is…

Welcome New Neighbors

Ken Petroff 6291 S. Tournament Lane Hometown/State: Indiana and Washington Ken enjoys sports. Asama and Mary Botros 6752 S. Tournament Lane Hometown/State: California Asama and Mary have been married for 20 years. Rochelle (Shelly) Anisman 1776 E. Augusta Avenue Hometown/State: Philadelphia, Pa., and Florida Rochelle has been married for 45 years and has two daughters.…

Made for the Eternal

Dr. Mark Drake, Pastor, First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes The Bible tells us that God has “put eternity into man’s heart” (Ecclesiastes 3:11). This amazing truth is born out in so many ways as we observe the people around us. Look into their eyes. They are filled with longings, needs, and hopes. Of course,…