Gwen E. Grace The current popularity of the movie and book titled Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens, has made many of us aware of crawdads. Well, they are in Sun Lakes and in our Arizona lakes. When the lake water is down, creating muddy edges near the rocks, both the Green Herons and…
Category: Community News
Community News, August 2023
Seeking, Learning, and Finding: Embracing the Profound Power of Faith
Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ In a world filled with uncertainties, the timeless words of Matthew 7:7 resonate, inviting us to embark on a journey of seeking, learning, and finding. As we navigate the challenges and opportunities of the modern era, these words remain relevant and impactful, offering solace and…
Community News, August 2023
Meet Volunteer Ed Schuck: Finding Fun and Purpose This Summer in an Hour of Help
“Helping others is the best antidepressant you can possibly take.” This quote was recently shared with us by our wonderful volunteer Ed Schuck. And when you think about it, this saying can really hit home. So many of us are looking to find purpose in life but don’t know where to begin. When we take…
Community News, August 2023
SunBird’s White Heron
Community News, August 2023
Trips & Tours
Tours Departing Regularly: Utah Mighty 5 from Las Vegas Departs second Monday every month Price: $1,950 pp/double; $2,199 pp/single Airfare is additional. Grand Canyon South Rim Day Tour Small Group Departs first Thursday of every month Price: $225 per person Grand Tetons & Yellowstone Departs second Sunday every month (May through October) 8 Days |…
Community News, August 2023
In Passing
Lola Laney Longtime SunBird resident Lola Laney passed peacefully on June 11 with her daughter by her side. Lola enjoyed many Arizona winters with her husband, Dan. They shared time between their Washington home at Summit Lake and SunBird. After Dan’s passing she continued to winter in SunBird, enjoying golf, bridge, her Friday Fun Group,…
Community News, August 2023
Word of the Month: Piastre
David Zapatka Reader Chuck Hakkarinen, commenting on the May WOTM column, writes, “In the 20th century, Paladin was the name of the character played by actor Richard Boone in the TV western “Have Gun, Will Travel.” He was quite the dandy, living in San Francisco, quoting the Classics, fast on the draw. I think he typically…