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September PAL update

Mary Scala To all the members and friends of PAL: I’m back. Remember me? I’m the smart aleck who has been writing this column for the last couple of years. You know the person who thinks she has amused and informed you about PAL. Well, I have been trying anyway. Your Board of Directors has…

Last chance to sign up for the October CAP Class

Brian Curry The volunteer Community Assistance Program (CAP) of the Sun Lakes Fire Department has advised that there is only a short time left to sign on for their late October orientation and training class. The CAP program works under the direction of SLFD crews and responds with them to emergency calls. While the Fire…

New Adventures offers exciting fall line-up

Over 90 classes, discussion groups and trips are being offered this fall by New Adventures in Learning. Topics include history, science, politics, health, art, computers, culture, travel, crafts and many others. Fall classes begin October 6 and are held at the Sun Lakes Center at 25105 South Alma School Road (northeast corner of Alma School…

September library programs

All Maricopa County Library District libraries will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day. Adults Friends of the Library meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 3 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting at the Lecky Center at Maricopa County Library District’s Ed Robson Branch Library,…

Sun Lakes Chorale tuning up for new season

Jan Ott Enthused about singing together again, Chorale members are looking forward to the beautiful music they’ll be preparing for their annual Holiday Concert on December 11. Weekly rehearsals on Fridays from 1:00-4:00 p.m. will be taking place at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church located at 9248 East Riggs Road. This venue is also…

Arts and Crafts Association

The Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association fall show will be held on Saturday, November 29. Don’t miss it!

Diana Ellis The Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association will be holding its bi-annual meeting on Monday, October 13 at 10:00 a.m. in the Navajo Room at Sun Lakes Country Club. Returning members can renew their annual memberships and new members can sign up at the meeting. Members can also signup for the fall show…

Unit Happenings – September 2014

Unit 19 The September and October 2014 Monthly HOA meetings for Unit 19 are cancelled. The next monthly HOA meeting for Unit 19 will be held on Monday, November 10 in the Phoenix Room at 6:00 p.m. All Unit 19 townhome owners are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have any questions regarding this…

Health and Wellness programs at Sun Lakes UMC

Terrie Phannenstill, Faith Community Nurse Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is pleased to continue its association with Neighbors Who Care and Edward Jones for upcoming presentations held on the second Tuesday of the month. The program schedule is September 9, “Arizona Ballot Measures” presented by Eric Ehst, Executive Director of Neighbors Who Care; October 14,…

Church to hold rummage sale

Risen Savior Lutheran Church located on Alma School Road, south of Chandler Heights Road, will hold a giant rummage sale Friday and Saturday, October 10 and 11 from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. If you have items to donate please bring them to the church on October 7; or call Linda Murray for pick-up at 480-895-5641.

Free health insurance information now available

Dedicated volunteer counselors specially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging’s Benefits Assistance Program provide objective, personalized assistance to seniors and the disabled. Services available include: Medicare – Information concerning Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO’s), Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap) and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans available in Arizona. Help with enrollments, appeals, assistance with insurance…