Rick and Barb Boos Hometown/State: Lake City, Minn. Rick and Barb have been married for 49 years and have two children. They enjoy golf, watercolor painting, reading, and biking. Michelle and William Stephenson Hometown/State: Scottsdale, Ariz. Michelle and William have been married for 28 years and have three children. Their interests include bingo, golf, concerts,…
Category: November 2025
November 2025, Community News
Seven Signs God Is with You
Mark Wenz How do we know that God is with us? According to Paramhansa Yogananda, one of the best known and most beloved of all Indian spiritual teachers who came to the West, there are seven signs that signal divine connection: • You feel a deep inner peace, even when life is chaotic. If a…
Community News, November 2025
Kare Bears: A Month of New Beginnings! Win Big!
Kare Bear fundraising has an Opportunity Drawing to be held on Nov. 19. The winner does not need to be present. Tickets are available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the library, Fridays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the entrance…
November 2025, Community News
Look What’s New for Feet! Structural Reflexology!
Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner, IronOaks Fitness A new form of reflexology is the newest hot topic in the world of feet. As traditional reflexology addresses every system and organ in the body, structural reflexology does all of that and more. Structural reflexology focuses on the design and function of the foot. Every foot and ankle…
November 2025, Community News
Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information
Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner. Start thinking about any coverage changes you might want to make. Unsure? Confused? Personalized, objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and…
November 2025, Community News
Sheriff’s Posse and American Red Cross Blood Drive Results
Bill Shedd The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross held a successful blood drive at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Office on Sept. 27. As a vital part of our Sun Lakes and SunBird communities, the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continues to hold these blood drives to supplement the dangerously low levels…
November 2025, Community News
African American Association Holiday Red & Green Gala
The African American Association of Sun Lakes (A.A.A.S.L.) Holiday Red & Green Gala will be on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Cottonwood Country Club San Tan Ballroom, 25630 S. Brentwood Drive, Sun Lakes (cocktail attire). Music will be provided by Sam Rogers and The Blues Expedition Band with DJ Kyle…
November 2025, Community News
Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show January 26, 2026
Terrie Veltrie, OWL Board of Directors President “Let’s Cruise into Cabi Fashions” is the theme for the annual Fashion Show, luncheon, and basket raffle to be hosted by the Ocotillo Women’s League (OWL). The Jan. 26, 2026, fundraising event will be held at the Oakwood Country Club ballroom in Sun Lakes, with doors opening at…
November 2025, Community News
Community Church of SunBird
Jamie Morgan Community Church of SunBird (CCSB) is excited to welcome back our snowbird friends for a new season. It has been a good summer, with our faithful friends enjoying fellowship. This summer, we welcomed a new pastor, Jeff King, to our pastoral team of Dr. Jim Baugh, Al Fadi, Dan Graves, and Larry Freitag.…
November 2025, Community News
Gratitude in a World of Contradictions
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ Thanksgiving is often pictured as a table heavy with food, laughter in the air, and family gathered in peace. It is a season to name blessings and give thanks for life’s bounty. Yet, as a pastor, I feel the tension between this image and…