Dr. Marc Drake, senior pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Having just celebrated Thanksgiving (and with Christmas coming soon), it’s good to keep reflecting on the importance of gratitude. Consider these amazing stories from previous generations: The composer of the hymn “Now Thank We All Our God” was a man by the name of Martin…
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Community News, December 2019
Crystal Card sales in December
Bobbie Reed December is a busy time. To help you find just the right cards for the upcoming holidays and the new year, the Crystal Card Project has five sales events scheduled for December: * Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. in Sun Lakes Ladies’ Coffee, Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom * Monday, Dec. 9, from 11:30…
Community News, December 2019
Memories Swing Band to perform at San Tan Ballroom on December 8
John Yu On Dec. 8 in the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom, enjoy Sunday evening with an Arizona and Sun Lakes favorite, Cheryl Thurston and her Memories Swing Band. The band of talented East Valley musicians plays a wonderful upbeat variety of songs to please and will have you dancing the foxtrot, waltz, swing, cha cha,…
Community News, December 2019
Al-Anon Meeting Notice
The new 12-step Al-Anon group meets Monday evenings at 5 p.m. in the Lakeview Room (located on the main level by the pro shop) of the SunBird clubhouse. If you are concerned about the drinking problems of someone you care about, come and join in on our discussions and receive some help for your peace…
Community News, December 2019
Word of the Month: Shungite-fullerenes
David Zapatka Shungite-fullerenes: a unique combination of carbon and silicate minerals found in an ancient deposit in Karelia, Russia. Friend and fellow wisdom seeker book club member, Sandria (Joy) Valente, gave me a special gift recently—a shungite-fullerenes rock. I had never heard of these before. Joy explained shungite-fullerenes rocks have special properties and are called…
Community News, December 2019
Community Church of SunBird—Christmas Eve Celebration
Jamie Morgan Christmas is in the air. The excitement is here—bells ringing, lights glowing, tree decorating, present wrapping, travel planning, and the smell of holiday baking filling the air. The most exciting part of Christmas is the celebration of our Savior’s birth. On that cold, clear night, over 2000 years ago, a precious little boy…
Community News, December 2019
Basha Band is back
Fred Garmeson On Jan. 4, the SunBird Lions and Basha High School LEO (Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity) Club will once again sponsor the annual Basha High School band concert. The show starts at 6 p.m., and admission is free. Donations will be greatly accepted at the door. All donations go to benefit the Basha band.
Community News, December 2019
Want to make a difference?
The SunBird Golf Association (SBGA) is now taking applications for candidates to serve on the board. Three director positions will become available on the SunBird Golf Board at the annual meeting in February. We need your enthusiasm and your expertise in guiding our club to bigger and better things. Members interested in being a candidate for the…
Community News, December 2019
Sherlock Holmes – 80th Birthday Party in honor of James Gascoyne, everyone invited – December 7
Please join our family and friends on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 10 p.m. in the SunBird ballroom for an 80th Birthday Party! There will be a live band and dancing! The party is given with love by his wife Marcie. RSVP to Marcie at 480-495-6800 or [email protected]. We hope to see you there!
Community News, December 2019
Making the most of the most wonderful time of the year—John 10:10
Pastor Mitch McDonald In 1963, Edward Pola and George Wyle wrote what many believe to be the most festive holiday song of all time. “It’s the most wonderful time of the year, there will be much mistletoe-ing and hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near, it’s the most wonderful time of the year.”…