SLCT’s Children’s Theatre Preps for 2026 School Performances Kindergartners and first graders will thrill to the sights and sounds of Horton Hatches the Egg through much of Spring, 2026. The volunteers who will delight them have been assembled to don the costumes and play the parts needed to enchant the kids in this adaptation of…
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ As the Advent season begins, many communities across the nation and the world are lighting candles of hope, peace, joy, and love. We need this reminder even as headlines fill with uncertainty. We’ve watched as stories about government shutdowns, economic strain, and growing divisions…
Randy Norton Randy Norton passed away peacefully on Oct. 1, 2025, at his home in Sun Lakes surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Holy Cross Hospice. Randy was born in Lansing, Mich., on April 10, 1945, to the late Robert and Marion Norton. He is survived by his loving wife Kathy…
Posseman Ken Hinatsu Wins Above & Beyond Award Bill Shedd Posseman Ken Hinatsu was recently honored at the American Red Cross Breakfast in October. Hinatsu was awarded the Above & Beyond Award. The Above & Beyond Award honors individuals who not only host blood drives consistently, but also have maintained high levels of success due…
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John Yu Welcome to our Sunday Dinner Dance Christmas Ball. Our venue will feature the Midnight Moon pop and country band from 5 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sun Lakes San Tan Ballroom on Dec. 21. Enjoy your Sunday evening with ballroom and country music of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, along with popular Christmas…
The highly anticipated Community Auction and Golf Tournament weekend is coming. The auction will be held on Friday, Jan. 23, at 1 p.m. on the patio. It will be followed by the Founders Cup Golf Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 24. The big-ticket item on the block will be a refurbished golf cart offered by A-1…
The SunBird Bandits golf group donated 25 new children’s books to the SunBird Library in November. As part of the “Gramma’s Books for Her Lap” collection that the Bandits started a few years ago, these new books were chosen by former elementary school teachers specifically for preschool through early elementary readers. Among the 24 different…
Doug Winaus and Katie Hernandez Hometown/State: Phoenix, Ariz., and Los Angeles, Calif. Doug and Katie have been married for 41 years. They have three children and four granddaughters. Their interests include gardening and spending time with family. Carol Merrill Hometown/State: Edmonds, Wash. Carol has one child. She enjoys traveling, walking/hiking, and her dog.
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