Summer is here and many residents have headed north for cooler areas of the country. However, Crystal Cards (CC) will still be working hard on remaking greeting cards and holding sales all summer long. No workshops are held due to the decrease in attendance during this time, but so much work continues. Some jobs that…
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June 2026, Generals
What To Do If You Find Kittens
Cher Bivona Everyday, it seems, the Nextdoor App has a desperate plea for help in recovering a lost dog or cat, or draws attention to abandoned dogs roaming the community or a random litter of kittens on their property. We’ve come to realize folks are at a loss as to what their next steps should…
June 2026, Generals
Greater Sun Lakes Foundation
Patricia Wolfe When The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation was established, its mission was and has remained to enhance the quality of life for seniors in areas of health, education and culture. As a 501(c)(3) organization, monies are provided by generous individuals, donations to honor individuals who are celebrating milestones, as memorials to those who…
June 2026, Generals
Maricopa County Library, June Events
Maricopa County Library, Ed Robson Branch offers a broad range of programs that are free for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Rd. Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to…
June 2026, Generals
Spotlight on Advertiser: Why re-do when you can Re-new?
Why re-do when you can Re-New? Re-New Cabinets, LLC., a 5-star family owned and operated kitchen refacing company, has the only showroom in all the valley. Don’t visit tomorrow; visit today! In the heart of Phoenix, Re-New Cabinets, LLC stands as a premier name in kitchen cabinet refacing, blending passion, precision, and personal service into…
June 2026, Generals
News from Robson Reserve
Lance Williams, Executive Director, Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes At Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes, I often speak with individuals who assume that maintaining independence means living alone. In reality, I’ve seen the opposite prove true time and again—independence is not diminished by community living; it is strengthened by it. Nowhere is this more evident…
June 2026, Generals
Just What Is Historical Fiction?
Phyllis L. Carr This month the Sun Lakes Library is highlighting their Historical Fiction Collection. This genre is one of the most popular at the library, and nearly everyone has a favorite. But, before we get to our favorites, here is a little information about this particular literary category. According to the AI Summary in…
June 2026, Generals
Saguaros Like Summer
Dannette Hunnel The last week of April gave us the pleasure of observing the blooms of the saguaro cactus. It’s only for a short time frame but it is beautiful to see. People are amazed when they see the blooms for the first time, but saddened to see that the rubbery, white blooms last only…
June 2026, Generals
Arizona Number Two—Highest in the Country
Jim Meagher Under normal circumstances being second of 50 states would be a source of great pride. This is not one of those times. Arizona is the second highest state in the country in the number of our residents to lose their federal government food and nutrition benefits called SNAP. The program is oddly named…
June 2026, Generals
Neighbors Who Care – June 2026
Keep the Spirit of Community Growing This Summer Robin Wilson As the temperature rises in Sun Lakes and South Chandler, our community undergoes its familiar transformation. Many of our cherished seasonal volunteers, our wonderful “snowbirds,” have begun their journeys north. While we celebrate their contributions, their departure highlights a reality we face every year: that…