Eloy retreat celebrates ‘Pathways to Peace’
drumming, singing bowls, celebrating an equinox ceremony and watching videos of Prem Rawat.
The Chordaires is Sun Lakes’ Sweet Adelines chorus. They are noted for their entertaining barbershop music shows. Tickets are available from Neighbors Who Care, Sun Lakes churches and choral groups or at the door for $5.
For more information about tickets, call the Neighbors Who Care office at (480) 895-7133 or Arnie Henden of the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation at (480) 895-8851. Proceeds will benefit the programs of Neighbors Who Care, which provides services to Sun Lakes, Sun Bird, Springfield and South Chandler residents.
The concert featured music rooted in gospel, spirituals or African entertainment. In addition to Sun Lakes churches and the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation choirs, the Chordaires and their select group, The Ambassadors, will perform.
OPPORTUNITIES
Sunday Mornings
Traditional Worship7:30 & 11:30 A.M.
Contemporary Worship8:50 & 10:10 A.M.
Sunday School10:10
Pathways to Peace will be held from Friday, March 20, through Sunday, March 22, at the Desert Rose Baha’i Institute in Eloy for those looking for peace while celebrating the spring equinox.
Attendees will discover how to allow or disallow peace inside themselves through meditation, laughter, reflection and contemplation, sharing perceptions, journaling, desert walking, dancing, Reiki,
It is $375 to attend, which includes six meals, two nights’ accommodations and all activities.
To learn more, contact Lois Valleau at (480) 883-6699 or Rina Cupples at (480) 883-7747.
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Worship.....................8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP Wednesday, February 18............noon and 7:00 p.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL
Children, Youth & Teens.......8:40 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. Adult Class..................................9:45 a.m. All Are Welcome.
CHORUS: Lana Oyer directs a rehearsal of the interdenominational chorus made up of choir members from the Christian churches and Jewish congregation meeting in the Sun Lakes Chapel. Submitted photo
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A Matter of Balance
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 25
Free eight-week class presented by A.T. Still University designed to help older adults manage falls and increase activity levels.
Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley 3400 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler Info: www.tbsev.org
The Art of Parenting
7:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Jan. 19
Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life 875 N. McClintock Dr., Chandler or 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Jan. 21
Chandler Jewish Community Center 908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Six-session course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute and presented by Rabbi Deitsch of Chabad of the East Valley, designed to help parents at all levels of Jewish knowledge develop their own parenting philosophies and techniques. Cost is $99.
Info: (480) 855-4333 or rabbi@ chabadcenter.com
Bible study
Meets twice a month
Members of the Women’s Life Group study the Bible and discuss how the lessons can relate to their lives.
Sun Lakes United Church Of Christ, Chandler
Info: Jan Olson at (480) 802-7457 or Joy King (480) 588-1882
Career Connectors
9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays
Nonprofit organization connecting professionals in career transition to high-quality resources and hiring companies; each event includes professional career speakers with presentations on relevant job search topics, three to four hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits.
Central Christian Church, Gilbert Campus/Student Center, 965 E. Germann Rd., Gilbert Info: www.careerconnectors.org, (480) 442-5806
Christian Business Networking, TriCity Chapter – Chandler, Tempe, Mesa
7:15 a.m. Tuesdays
Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals.
Crackers and Co. Café 535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa
Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com
Christian Business Networking, Chandler Bi-Monthly Chapter 7:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays each month
Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals.
Chandler Christian Church, Room C100 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com
Christian Business Networking, East Valley Chapter
7:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Mission Church Seminar Room 4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert
Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com
Celebrate Recovery Men’s Step Study 5:30 p.m. Sundays
Gender-specific accountability groups that meet for 28 weeks and use the eight recovery principles. CrossRoads Nazarene Church 2950 W. Ray Rd., Chandler Info: (480) 722-0700 or celebraterecovery@crnaz.com
East Valley JCC Parent and Child Playgroup
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Fridays Playgroup for parents with children ages 12 months to 2 1/2 years old. East Valley JCC 908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Emily Malin, (480) 897-0588, maline@evjcc.org
Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday
Hamilton High School Auditorium 3700 S. Arizona Ave. www.loc-az.org480-899-1400
