Yvonne Orlich “Music imprints itself in the brain deeper than any other human experience … Music brings back the feeling of life when nothing else can.” —Dr. Oliver Sacks Almost everybody you know has a favorite holiday or Christmas song. That song is imprinted in your brain, and as Dr. Sacks said, it “brings back…
Category: December 2023
Community News, December 2023
Help Support Shop with a Cop
The Arizona Law Enforcement Outreach, in partnership with the Arizona Rangers Sun Lakes Company, is sponsoring their annual Shop With A Cop. Shop With A Cop is an event that focuses on underprivileged children and young adults. The Sun Lakes Arizona Rangers will be sponsoring local children and young adults to ensure they wake up Christmas morning…
December 2023
Up, Up, and Away!
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought, Spiritual Community. We gather together to celebrate Peace, Love, Light, and Healing. We practice affirmative prayer, positive thinking, and a healthy lifestyle. We meet in the Arts & Crafts Room at Sun Lakes Phase 1 Country Club at 10 a.m. every Sunday. Rev. Jeanne…
December 2023, Community News
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the January edition is Dec. 5 if you submit to Wendy and Dec. 8 by noon if you submit to editorial. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to [email protected] or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any…
Community News, December 2023
Embracing a Blue Christmas in Arizona
Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ In the heart of Arizona, the festive season casts a unique light on the grand tapestry of the desert. While the song “Blue Christmas” might evoke a sense of reflective yearning amidst the holiday cheer, it also serves as a reminder that this season encompasses…
December 2023, Community News
Join Us at Manuel’s Restaurant on December 7
Arlene Block Join us at Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant located at 4210 S. Arizona Avenue, in Chandler, on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Manuel’s will donate 15% of all proceeds (dine-in and take-out) to SunBird Lions Club. It’s their way of giving back to the community, and we are very grateful to…
December 2023, Community News
Want to Sell Your Art at Art at the Lakes?
Diane Hitt The 2024 Art at the Lakes annual show is on March 2, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date of March 9, 2024. Last year, we had an amazing turnout of people enjoying art, and our artists said the sales were great. We had great music, a big raffle,…
December 2023, Community News
Christmas Ball December 16
John Yu Welcome to our early Christmas Ball. The Sun Lakes Music, Dinner and Dance Venue is featuring the Midnight Moon Band from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sun Lakes San Tan Ballroom on Saturday, Dec 16. Enjoy your Saturday evening with the pop music of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s. Hear your favorite…
December 2023, Community News
St. Steven’s St. Vincent de Paul Conference Update
Sheryll Prokop The St. Steven’s St. Vincent de Paul Conference serves neighbors in need within the parish boundaries of Price Road, Hunt Highway, Arizona Avenue, and Ocotillo Road. Our conference focuses on providing material relief, as well as financial and spiritual support, to the poor and vulnerable. In addition to emergency services, we work to provide…
December 2023, Community News
Annual Halloween Party Was a Great Success!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the D-backs and SunBird’s annual Halloween Party. It was a blast! Also, we would like to give a huge shout-out to Kraig and Todd who did a fabulous job with both the live and DJ music. Thank you!