Category: September 2021

When Trouble Comes

Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Consider this question: What is the greatest evil ever carried out in history? Throughout the centuries, there have been many genocidal schemes perpetuated on humans. We often stand aghast at such historical atrocities, as well as at current ones like sex trafficking and acts of…

Manager’s Report

It’s hard to believe that the summer is almost gone. It has been a very different time with monsoon-type storms and the unusual times they have struck. The humidity arrived much earlier and, combined with the extreme heat, has made it a little uncomfortable at times. Working with various contractors on maintenance and improvement projects…

Welcome New Neighbors

Wendy Weber, Lifestyle Director Jeff and Dorothy Tisdel Hometown/State: Dayton, Nev. Jeff and Dorothy have been married 30 years and have one daughter. They enjoy golfing, hiking, watching football, and family time. John and Daniela Dandridge Hometown/State: Olympia, Wash. John and Daniela have been married 29 years and have two children. William and Juanita Chapen…

Save the Date: Tasting and Raffle, November 10

Julie Anderson SunBird Community Green will hold its first FUNdraising event on Nov. 10 in SunBird’s ballroom at 4 p.m. Join your friends and neighbors for an evening of sampling new and unique wines, beer, spirits, and appetizers, as we raise money for the golf course. We will also have an awesome raffle of prizes, including…

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Arizona Rails – Verde Canyon and Grand Canyon Sept. 9-10, 2021 Price: $560 pp/double; $670 pp/single Ride Arizona’s premier railroads, the Verde Canyon Railroad and the Grand Canyon Railway. Additional highlights include the Grand Canyon and the Copper Art…

Local Author Publishes New Book, Love at the Ranch

Sandra Givens, Sun Lakes resident and author, has just released her latest book Love at the Ranch, available on Amazon. This story follows the characters Cassandra Markham and Jake “Running Horse” Kelly. When they first met, Cassandra was married to a tyrant. Following his death, the two reconnected, but will Cassie’s troubled past prevent future…

Spirit of the Desert Gourds

Colleen McKnight Spirit of the Desert Gourds is a patch (or club) based in Sun Lakes. We are members of the Arizona Gourd Society, and membership is open to anyone in the East Valley. Gourds are called “nature’s canvas,” because just about any art discipline can be used on a gourd. Our members incorporate painting,…

I Joined the Club

Becky Kueker I have always believed in intuition and never more than on Jan. 19, 2021. A day I will remember forever. Suddenly awake, covered with sweat, tears running down my cheeks, it was 2 a.m. I had dreamed that I had breast cancer and I was going to die. It was as if I…