Basha High School Student Receives SunBird Lions Club Scholarship Arlene Block SunBird Lions Club was so honored to select Basha High School senior Kaplainsa Higgins to receive the scholarship from the organization. Kaplainsa’s future looks very bright as she furthers her education. Melvin Jones Progressive Award Arlene Block SunBird Lions Club Year-End Donations Arlene Block…
New Adventures in Learning is pleased to host engaging and informative presentations this July designed to help you plan wisely, learn from history, and prepare for the future. Most will be held in person at the Sun Lakes Center, and several will be available via Zoom. Here are some of the highlights: Maintaining a Healthy…
Mary Humecke The annual scholarship fundraiser held by AAUW SE Valley this past February exceeded expectations! The beautiful raffle baskets and impressive silent auction items, along with proceeds from a 25/75 cash raffle, brought in $12,000 to award as scholarships this year to deserving women attending Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC). 2025 is the fourth year…
Gary Chalk I am alone in my car parked in our driveway. I am attempting to do what the computer geeks call ‘Syncing Your Device.’ I call it ‘#%$%#!’ When I finish ‘Syncing Your Device’ I will be able to listen to my personal playlist, place and receive phone calls, read my text messages, and…
Bill Shedd The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross reached the milestone of over 1,000 units of blood collected since 2020 at our recent May blood drive. It was our 25th American Red Cross Blood Drive in Sun Lakes. We collected 43 units of blood during this drive, which exceeded the preliminary…
Dorene Moren Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend Dorene Moren passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday morning, March 25, 2025. Born Dec. 27, 1946, and is survived by her devoted husband of over 60 years, Robert, her daughter Lisa, son Andrew, daughter-in-law Tracey, grandchildren Allison and Nathaniel, and her brother Darol.…
Timothy Malone, Ph.D. Retirement is often envisioned as a time of leisure and relaxation, free from the demands of the workforce. However, this transition can be accompanied by unexpected emotional challenges for many retirees, including frustration, resentment, and even anger. These feelings may stem from financial concerns, health issues, changes in social roles, or feelings…
Mark Wenz “My soul doth wait in the silence To hear what the Lord will say.” —Clarence Edward Flynn “In the silence of the heart, God speaks.” —Mother Teresa We live in a noisy world. The constant clank, buzz, and yowl of city life, for me, are annoying. Cars zooming by, airplanes roaring overhead, yard…
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ This Fourth of July marks my first since retiring from my military uniform. After more than two decades of service, I now stand in civilian clothes, reflecting on the meaning of freedom from a new place—one rooted not in command but in calling. I’ve…
