Category: Community News

Red Cross Blood Drive September 30

The Sun Lakes Posse will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The address is 9531 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. The event will be in the meeting room, with plenty of space to comply with social distancing requirements. Here are the basic requirements to…

Caregivers Are Among Neighbors Who Care’s Top Concerns

Providing care for someone can become a significant source of stress, consuming a considerable amount of your daily time and energy. Over time, exhaustion sets in, and this mounting stress can eventually lead to burnout, negatively impacting both your mental well-being and physical health. In July, our Caregiver Conference offered ideas about self-care and how…

In Passing

Wayne Robert Onyx Wayne Robert Onyx, 68, passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife Lisa on Friday, July 28, 2023, in Phoenix, Ariz., after a brief illness. Wayne was born on Jan. 3, 1955, to Robert and Annette (Bray) Onyx in Darby, Penn. After Wayne graduated from Lenape High School in 1972, he went…

Trips & Tours

For more information or to make a reservation: Website: freespiritvacations.com Phone: 480-926-5547 Email: [email protected] 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…

Diwali Exhibit September 30

Healthy Mind and Souls, a nonprofit organization, will be presenting a Diwali Exhibition on Sept. 30, in the SunBird ballroom from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The attractions will include ethnic dresses, handcrafted jewelry, sarees and designer blouses, home décor, festive and Diwali décor, and food stalls. This is our second year at SunBird, and…

Giving to Those Who Need Our Help

Beth Smith The members of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ have made it their mission to help those in our community and the greater Phoenix area who are in need. Over the years, the church has helped support many different agencies but really tries to focus on some agencies that are right in their…

Word of the Month: Emotion

David Zapatka Do emotions happen consciously or unconsciously? Can emotions be chosen or do they just happen? While reading “I Am: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are” by Howard Falco, I read, “Emotions are the clues that lead you to the treasure of everlasting peace.” Ponder this for a while. Are our emotions…

Unity: Resilience—Bouncing Back

Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought Community. We celebrate Peace, Love, Light, Joy, and Healing. We practice affirmative prayer and positive thinking, and we support one another in living a Spirit-centered life. Rev. Jeanne MacLaughlin is our spiritual leader and has been giving her lessons on YouTube in July and…