The Arizona Rangers-Sun Lakes Company is stepping up this holiday season to ensure children surrounding the Sun Lakes communities do not go without holiday gifts this Christmas, and we are asking for your help. The Sun Lakes Rangers will be sponsoring several underprivileged children and young adults, in partnership with the non-profit organization Arizona Law…
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Community News, December 2021
Want to Sell Your Art at Art At The Lakes?
The Art At The Lakes 2022 annual show is on March 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date of March 12. We heard from artists who participated in shows before that the crowds were amazing and sales were great. We are now receiving applications for artists to participate in the 2022…
Community News, December 2021
Sunday Music, Dinner & Dance Venue Presents First Christmas Ball
John Yu On Sunday, Dec 12, join us in celebration of the first Christmas Ball at Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom. Sunday Music, Dinner & Dance Venue presents Vegas/Chicago celebrity singer Dave Seabaugh and the Rags Allen Band playing your favorite holiday songs and Christmas carols, along with beautiful waltz, foxtrot, rumba, and cha cha dance…
Community News, December 2021
In Passing
James (Jim) David Roehl James David Roehl entered into eternal rest on Sept. 18, 2021, at the age of 84. His loving wife Barbara preceded him in death in 2020. James’ legacy lives on through his three sons: Gordon, Kevin, and Dennis; five grandchildren: Jack, Asher, Sofia, Evangeline, Charli; and his sister Marilyn, all of…
Community News, December 2021
Keeping a Calm Soul on a Stressful Day
Dr. Marc Drake, Sr. Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes The story is told of a guy who had the job of transporting items for others in a small truck. One day, he was hired to transport some chickens. A man in a car following his truck noticed something very unusual: Every mile or so,…
Community News, December 2021
Concert Alert!
Rod Emmerton Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye. Let it hereby be known that you are invited to a robust Christmas concert on Dec. 8 or 9 at 7 p.m., hosted by your performing neighbors called SunBird Singers and Ringers! Christmas songs and favorite tunes that “Herald a Merry Christmas” will be offered for your…
Community News, December 2021
Essential Oils for a Stress-Free Holiday Season
JoAnne Guadioso The holiday season is meant to be full of joy, merriment, and happy socializing but can stray far away from this. Your days may be filled with gift shopping, family reunions, party planning, overeating, and not enough sleep. Prepping for the holidays can be harsh on anyone! Luckily, essential oils can be wonderful…
Community News, December 2021
Christmas Is Coming—Hear the Church Bells Ring!
The Community Church of SunBird invites you and your family to join us for our Christmas Eve Service in the ballroom. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m., and our service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Our time of worship will include an opportunity to join in singing of several favorite hymns. Some of our members…
Community News, December 2021
Word of the Month: Irenic
David Zapatka Friend, fellow bridge enthusiast, and reader Maria Davis wrote, “I came across this word today as I was flying to Miami. I rarely get five hours of uninterrupted reading time! I was reading Essays on Ethics by Jonathan Sachs, so he used the British spelling “eirenic,” which is closer to the original Greek word.…
Community News, December 2021
Have You Seen Me?
I am the SunBird Garden Club’s December Rock of the Month. I can be found among the cacti, plants, and other landscape in the rock gardens. If you find me, take me home and call Garden Club member Mary Jane Mogden at 815-861-1755. The first person who captures the rock and returns it to the Garden Club will receive…