Category: September 2023

Social Events

Bean Bag Baseball Wednesday, Sept. 6 and 20, Ballroom, 4 p.m. Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 6 and 20, at 4 p.m. in the ballroom for a fun night of baseball. If you would like to play, contact Mary Beth Kosiba at 219-689-5800 to sign up. Friday Fun Bingo Friday, Sept. 8 and 22, Ballroom,…

Art Club

Sharon Eade What a hot summer we had, but with September, we can now look forward to moderate temperatures and, best of all, the return of our snowbird residents. It is always so good to catch up with each other and share our experiences and showcase art projects that individuals have created during the summer months.…

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…

¿Habla Español?

Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate Spanish speakers to…

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…

Welcome New Neighbors

Robert and Shirley Watson Hometown/State: Plainville, Mass. Robert and Shirley have been married for 62 years. Don S. Pickett “Pete” Hometown/State: Chandler, Ariz. Don is not married and has no children. Kathie Spilotro Hometown/State: Chicago, Ill., area Kathie is widowed and has three children. She is open to all activities and enjoys a book club…

SunBird Lions Club

Lions Club Members at Hope Women’s Center Pamela Klein Pictured are Sun Lakes Lions Club members Candy Jones, Ron Gillet, J.L. Scott, Suzanne Campbell, and Pam Klein, with donations collected for the Hope Women’s Center in Coolidge, Arizona. For those interested in being a part of the Sun Lakes Lions Club, please call President Larry…

Too Hot for Hiking?

Warren Wasescha What a summer this has been. Hopefully, by the time you read this article, the Valley has cooled off a bit. If you were lucky enough to travel to cooler areas, I’m sure you took in some hiking. If you were here during the heat, I hope you stayed away from the trails…