Category: June 2023

Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information

Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is available, provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare (“C”) Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), and ALTCS…

Desert Ya Yas Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Judithmary Hobson The Desert Ya Yas celebrated Cinco de Mayo at Manuel’s. Fun was had by all. Peggy Skelton and Samie were the hostesses for the day. After presenting each of the ladies with an embroidered coin purse, door prices were handed out according to what was in the coin purse. After the luncheon, a…

Mario Carranza Volunteer of the Year by Chandler PD

Kate King Turner On April 20 veteran Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) member Mario Carranza was the proud recipient of several awards at the Chandler Police Department’s Volunteer Appreciation Banquet. Mario was recognized as a Platinum Award winner for his 6,000-plus hours of volunteer service with the CPD. He also was granted the Longevity Award…

Cheers Singles Group

Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 189 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…

A Different Perspective

Pastor Marvin Arnpriester In a conversation with a woman who always arrived early for church, she shared with me that it was important for her to sit in the first or second pew on the right facing the altar. From there she could see the beauty of the stained-glass windows as the sun shone brightly…

Peace-Love-Golf

Susan Lamb Woodstock Peace-Love-Golf was the theme for the April 18 Member-Guest Tournament at Palo Verde. It was a blast from the past with the tie-dyed shirts, bell bottom pants, headbands, and suede vests. Mary Nelson and her guest won best costume, and Anita Barber won best decorated golf cart. We started with donut holes…

Traveling with Essential Oils

JoAnne Gaudioso Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, by car, plane, or train, essential oils can help to ease the stress of travel, boost your immune system, and help you feel refreshed and energized upon arrival. The best part is that most essential oils can be easily incorporated into your travel routine. With a…

The Foundation Donates to the HeARTsy Program at Robson Reserve

Jeanne Becker, Foundation Treasurer Due to a grant of $3,000 from The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation, the HeARTsy fine arts program will now be “in person” at Robson Reserve, offering fine art classes to some at-risk populations, specifically seniors suffering from Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and dementia. Due to COVID-19, so many people have lost their…

Hiking in the Summer

Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club As I write from the North, my Hiking Club friends have commented on how mild the weather has been this past month and how they’ve been able to enjoy a lot of hikes that normally would have been more challenging in hotter weather. It’s been a good extension to…

Volunteers Needed for Sun Lakes Posse Medical Group

The Sun Lakes Posse Medical Group is looking for volunteers to help with our Medical Equipment Loaner Program. Now is the time to have some fun meeting new people while supporting the needs of your fellow Sun Lakes residents! Volunteers will check medical equipment in/out of the office (at a desk with a computer) and/or…