Dorene Moren Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend Dorene Moren passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday morning, March 25, 2025. Born Dec. 27, 1946, and is survived by her devoted husband of over 60 years, Robert, her daughter Lisa, son Andrew, daughter-in-law Tracey, grandchildren Allison and Nathaniel, and her brother Darol.…
Mark Wenz “My soul doth wait in the silence To hear what the Lord will say.” —Clarence Edward Flynn “In the silence of the heart, God speaks.” —Mother Teresa We live in a noisy world. The constant clank, buzz, and yowl of city life, for me, are annoying. Cars zooming by, airplanes roaring overhead, yard…
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ This Fourth of July marks my first since retiring from my military uniform. After more than two decades of service, I now stand in civilian clothes, reflecting on the meaning of freedom from a new place—one rooted not in command but in calling. I’ve…
David Zapatka Friend and fellow bridge player, Susan, writes, “I recently read a new word, ‘cudgel.’ Would you research this word for your column?” Cudgel—cud·gel noun: A short, thick stick used as a weapon. verb: To strike or beat with a cudgel; metaphorically, to forcefully apply or exert something, such as pressure or influence Origin…
Marge Harris From September of 2018 through May of 2020, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ had as its choral director Erica Glenn. Erica led the Chancel Choir as well as the Hand Bell Choir, and during the COVID period, she continued to rehearse the choir on Zoom and created our Internet choir electronically on…
Come join us for a fun-filled day with your fellow Robson Communities Mahjong players. This event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the PebbleCreek Tuscany Falls Clubhouse (16262 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395). Entry fee is $60, which includes a catered lunch (your choice of Cobb…