Rev. Derrick Elliott Last month I read a story about a forest in New Zealand. The kauri tree stump kept itself alive by holding onto the roots of its neighboring trees, exchanging water and other vital resources. If one looks at the stump, it appears to be struggling to survive or die; however, it was…
John Yu On Oct. 9 at the San Tan Ballroom, our Sunday Music, Dinner and Dance Venue brings back the “Sock Hop”—a time when we kicked off our shoes and danced in our socks, swinging to “Rock Around the Clock” and hugging our sweethearts, because the Everly Brothers told us “All I Have to Do…
David Zapatka At a recent Weird Music concert at Stillwell Pianos in Mesa, I was pleasantly surprised to hear a traveling Belgian-Italian guitar duet playing the music of Gurdjieff collaboratively written with Gurdjieff’s musically gifted pupil, Thomas de Hartmann. I have had an appreciation for Gurdjieff’s philosophies since I began reading him in the early ‘70s…
Robert (Bob) Clark Robert (Bob) Clark, age 93, passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2022, at his home in SunBird. Bob was born in Bisbee, Ariz., on Oct. 3, 1928. He was the son of Samuel and Mary Clark. He also had one brother, Sam. All preceded him in death. After high school graduation in…
Sarah Auffret Ten new members of Assistance League of East Valley, many of whom are Sun Lakes and SunBird residents, will model clothing at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, a fashion show and luncheon, at noon on Oct. 22, at SunBird Golf Resort, 6240 S. SunBird Avenue in Chandler. The fundraiser will help the organization…
Starting in July, the Chandler Elks Rides began raising money by selling $10 50/50 tickets with a chance to win $1,500. The proceeds of the raffle ($1,500) help the children of the Chandler community by donating $1,500 to three Title 1 schools in Chandler. In addition, a collection box was placed in the lobby of the…
Michael Berry Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recently presented the Honoring Heroes Award at its 33rd annual event to Arizona Ranger R. Evans. East Valley Company Captain Gordon Johnson states that Evans is “humble, prepared, and always willing to help. He capably represents what all Arizona Rangers stand for and is greatly deserving of this…
Looking to the Past and to the Future Jan Bobbett and Mary Kenny New Adventures in Learning presents a wide variety of topics in different class formats each semester for adults who are interested in lifelong learning. The organization’s current fall semester is a great example of the wide-ranging topics in the semester lineup of…
The African American Association of Sun Lakes (A.A.A.S.L.) Holiday Luncheon and Show is coming to the Oakwood Country Club ballroom on Thursday, Dec. 8, featuring Silhouette. Silhouette has performed at the Talking Stick Resort and Casino, Casino Arizona, and has worked with the Platters, Natalie Cole, Donny Osmond, Melba Moore, Dionne Warwick, and many others.…
For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Utah Mighty 5 from Las Vegas Departs first Sunday monthly Price: $1,850 pp/double; $2,099 pp/single Airfare is additional Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 4-7, 2022 4 Days | 3 Nights From $975 pp/double; $1,275 pp/single Wine Down Wednesday Oct.…