Join us for a dementia caregiving summit, “Tools for Aging Successfully: Creating Your Own Emotional Resiliency,” on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, Lindsay Hall, 9248 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. This is a free event. A complimentary lunch…
Category: October 2025
October 2025, Community News
Tribalism or Religion
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ We live in a time when people draw lines quickly. They sort, group, and divide one another by politics, culture, or even sports teams. Tribalism has always existed. People instinctively gather with those who look, think, and act like them. At its best, tribalism…
October 2025, Community News
Bible Study
Steve Bauslaugh The Bible Study will be held on Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. starting Oct. 2 through Dec. 18 in the Apache Room. There will be no class on Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving). The Life of Joseph, Genesis 37-50, is the Biblical account of a young man, coming from a very dysfunctional family, being…
October 2025, Community News
Back to School—Lifelong Learning Style
Kyle Messner Remember the thrill of freshly sharpened pencils, new notebooks, and the smell of floor wax on the first day of school? Well, guess what—school is back in session! Only this time, there are no pop quizzes, no cafeteria mystery meat, and definitely no homework (unless you count figuring out Zoom). New Adventures in…
October 2025, Community News
What Is The Crystal Card Project?
The Crystal Card Project collects donated greeting cards, then volunteers rejuvenate them into brand-new cards. They sell for $1 each, and all proceeds go to My Sister’s Place, a Chandler domestic violence center. Over $125,000 has been donated to date. A great way to meet some fun people and maybe even make a few new…
October 2025, Community News
Why Hands? Why Feet? What Is Reflexology?
Kathleen Ismael, IronOaks Fitness Center The human body is self-sustaining, intricate, and amazing. The hands and feet are the sensory organs of the body. The fingers sense a myriad of stimuli such as heat, cold, heavy, light, and pressure to squeeze or release, to name just a few. Movements of the feet stimulate the entire…
Community News, October 2025
A Way to Make a Difference
Robin Wilson About seven years ago, Terry made the move to Sun Lakes, drawn by the lifestyle and promise of a vibrant, active community. Like many who settle here, she quickly immersed herself in everything the community had to offer, from social events to pickleball and long days on the golf course. But when the…
October 2025, Community News
Volunteer Drivers Needed—Make a Difference in Just a Few Hours!
Robin Wilson Neighbors Who Care is looking for compassionate volunteer drivers to help local seniors get to medical appointments, the grocery store, and more. If you have a few hours a week, you can make a big impact! Weekly orientations make it quick and easy to get started—no long-term commitment required. Join our caring community…
October 2025, Community News
Save the Date for the 2025 Bradshaw/Neu Tennis Charity Classic
Sponsored by the Cottonwood Tennis Club, the Bradshaw/Neu Tennis Tournament is the largest and most exciting club and community builder fundraiser of the year for both participants and spectators. This year it will be held Nov. 16-23. Entry is open to all 55+ communities in the area, and all of the Cottonwood courts are used…
October 2025, Community News
Want to Recycle Electronics?
Come to the recycling event, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sun Lakes in partnership with AZ StRUT, on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 8 a.m. to noon. Sorry, no early drop-offs. Drop off computers, laptops and accessories, iPads, cell phones, flat-panel TVs and monitors, printers, cables, power supplies, DVD players, VCR players, and calculators in…