Stewart Thompson, Chairman, Missions and Outreach Ministry The Missions and Outreach Ministry of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ has organized a collection to benefit Maggie’s Place and Justa Center throughout Lent. During the first three weeks, we will collect for Maggie’s Place, and the second three weeks we will collect for Justa Center. This…
Category: Community News
March 2024, Community News
Bonnie Marcus Thank You and Appreciation
Bonnie Marcus has done yeoman’s duty for our Welcoming/Marketing Committee for our upcoming annual New Homeowners Meet & Greet.
March 2024, Community News
The Phoenix Area Walk for Sjögren’s Is Coming to Your House March 16!
Maria Davis I have been a Sjogren’s (SHOW-grins) patient since 2004. I am particularly excited about this year’s event, since people can participate from the comfort of their own home. You can join in an educational Zoom meeting and/or go out and walk right in your own neighborhood (details below). What is Sjogren’s? Sjögren’s is a…
Community News, March 2024
Dementia Friendly Information Class
Sheryl Keeme Since Sun Lakes has been designated a Dementia Friendly Community, many Sun Lakes residents have taken the Dementia Friend Info class. The Info Session helps in understanding dementia and how to best help friends, neighbors, and associates living with it. There are still many neighbors in our community who have not yet been…
March 2024, Community News
The Promise of Spring, the Seeds of Harmony
Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ In the heart of winter, on Jan. 14, 2024, our community embarked on a journey of understanding and connection that defied the cold and barren landscape around us. Gathered within the warm embrace of fellowship, individuals from diverse religious backgrounds came together for an interfaith…
March 2024, Community News
Conley Cup March 22-24
Jack Cooper The big event is coming this month, the Conley Cup competition between the Canadians and the Americans, on March 22, 23, and 24. This has been an annual event between the men since 2011, honoring Mr. Bill Conley who was a decorated marine veteran who resided on hole number 5. The event was…
March 2024, Community News
Distracted Walking Can Lead to Accidents
You may have seen members of the Rules Committee out there logging vehicle traffic here in SunBird. We have released the data we obtained and our plans for future vehicle safety initiatives. One of the concerns we noted was the SunBird Stop (think California Rolling Stop). The SunBird Stop raised concerns for pedestrians out enjoying…
Community News, March 2024
Scholarship Recipient to Speak About Pursuing Mortuary Science
At its March 18 meeting, AAUW (American Association of University Women) Southeast Valley Branch (SEV) members will hear from Nicole Caldwell who will enroll in the Mortuary Science program at Chandler-Gilbert Community College this coming fall. The monthly meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Riggs Road. Ms. Caldwell, an…
Community News, March 2024
In Passing
Janice Evelyn Lynch Born in Abilene, Texas, in January 1938, Janice grew up next door to McMurry College and in the First Baptist Church of Abilene. She attended Abilene High School and with the encouragement of her neighbor, a McMurry Dean, she attended Hardin Simmons University. She finished college at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland…
March 2024, Community News
Sold for $12,500
An auction consisting exclusively of donated items and services was once again successful, not only in terms of dollars raised but also in terms of an entertainment experience. Led by our auctioneer extraordinaire Mike Goldade and a crowd wanting to have fun, the 2024 SunBird Community Auction attracted a large crowd. The best bakers in…