April 2018

News From IronOaks at Sun Lakes

  Attn: New IronOaks homeowners Attention IronOaks New Homeowners – You are eligible for a FREE round of golf for two, FREE week of fitness, FREE week of tennis and BOGO meal at Stone & Barrel or Grill on the Green. All you have to do is call the IronOaks Welcome Group, c/o Howard Lundgren,…

Sew-N-Sews news

  Pat Kovarik Today’s message is a reminder to the members of Sew-N-Sews that April 11 is the date of our annual luncheon. We usually have this in May; however, we’re hoping that more of the members will be able to attend before “flying off” to cooler climates. Sign-up for the luncheon was at the…

Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes

  Message from the Board President Mel Rasmussen I would like to take this time to thank all of you who elected me in my run for the Board. It is both a privilege and honor to have served the community in this capacity. Much has been accomplished in the three terms I have served…

Tumbleweed Ranch pollinator garden dedication April 27

  Mary Oester Weeders Garden Club is holding a dedication for a pollinator garden at Tumbleweed Ranch, 2250 S. McQueen Road in Chandler. The dedication will take place April 27 at 9:30 a.m. Weeders, a local garden club with members from many of the communities in the South East Valley, created the pollinator garden with…

News from Cheers Singles

  Ann Kisner We have had a very busy time celebrating birthdays the last few months. January’s party celebrated those who had birthdays in November, December and January. March’s party celebrated those who had birthdays in February, March and April. Attendance at each party was great. Once again, thank you, Marjean, for planning such a…

“Shop till You Drop” event to benefit Hamilton High

Rose Pachura Open to the public, “Shop till You Drop,” by Calle Rose Boutique, “Benefits Hamilton High School Homeless & Disadvantaged.” The traveling boutique is coming to SunBird Country Club ballroom on Thursday, April 12, 2018, sponsored by the Chit and Chat Breakfast Group. Join us for fun, shopping and door prizes. Shop at 9:00…

OLGA playday results

  Carol Smith We had a fun time with our Charity Tournament and luncheon. We raised over $2,000 for our charity, Azcend, which is an organization that helps feed Chandler’s children and seniors. Good job, ladies! The winners in the charity event were 1st Judy Darnell, Judy Kirschenbaum, Carol Smith and Betty Wolfmeyer. We are…

AFMA cooks at Art at the Lakes

  Brian Curry The men and women of the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes Fire District take a break from their cooking duties at this year’s Art at the Lakes. Art at the Lakes, which raises funds for the firefighter’s SLERF fund (Sun Lakes Emergency Relief Fund), is one of the firefighters’ and medics’…

Tax benefits of charitable giving in 2018

  Kelly Murray, CWPV Foundation Treasurer How can you benefit from giving to the CWPV Foundation in 2018 under the new tax law? The deduction limitation on charitable donations is basically unchanged, but the new higher standard deduction, coupled with the new limitation on state tax deductions, may eliminate the need to itemize and essentially…