Category: Generals

St. Steven’s Ladies Guild Women’s Retreat October 28

Join us at the St. Steven’s Ladies Guild Women’s Retreat on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Steven’s Roman Catholic Church, 24827 S. Dobson Road, Sun Lakes, Ariz. The topic will be “Mary: What Can She Teach Us About Faithfully Following Jesus?” The morning will focus on the life of Mary, her relationship…

Crystal Cards Partners with Intel

The wonderful folks at Intel have joined in the fun of refurbishing used greeting cards. Crystal Cards (CC) volunteer Connie Hogan is our Intel liaison, working closely with Susan Schultz, Intel’s program manager. Together, along with many other volunteers, they have established two very special programs. First, CC made over 1,100 Christmas cards for Intel.…

The ImproVables’ Frightening New Show

The ImproVables, Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s comedy improv troupe, will be scaring up some laughs at their Second Annual Halloween Show in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club, on Monday, Oct. 30. Crowds love The ImproVables, and the shows are always sell-outs. Audiences offer suggestions for many of the games that are played by…

Posse Warns About Increase of Financial Fraud Scams

Stephen Brown, Field Training Officer, Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Online scams are on the rise throughout the United States and in Arizona. Are you doing what you need to protect yourself, your family, and your money? Sadly, individuals over the age of 60 are some of the first targets for scammers, and according to the…

Want to Recycle Electronics?

Come to the Electronics Recycling event at the Sun Lakes Phase 1 parking lot, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., on Friday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to noon. Sorry, no early drop-offs. This event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sun Lakes and is assisted by Sun Lakes Computer Booters, partnering with AZStRUT (Arizona…

California Condors in Danger

Gwen Grace The California Condors, currently on the endangered species list, are affected by the grave threat from H5N1, avian influenza, which could lead to their extinction. There are only about 561 in total population at all sites. Although magnificent and not pretty, these birds are important to the environment. Recently, the Desert Rivers Audubon…

Dolly Dressers to Collect Doll Donations

The Dolly Dressers of Sun Lakes, now called Doll Collector Club, is looking for and accepting doll donations of all kinds. The donated dolls are repaired and refurbished as needed and then donated to girls who otherwise might not have a doll to play with. We need 18-inch dolls of the American Girl type, including…

Craving Some Color?

Dannette Hunnel After a long, dry summer, you might be craving some color. One good plant to achieve color is the geranium. In Phoenix suburbia we have access to many beautiful colors, including red, white, pink, and salmon. It’s good to plant geraniums in October before cold weather returns. Plant in full sun, and they…

Tremble Clefs, the Singing Group for People with Parkinson’s Disease

We provide wonderful singing therapy for people with Parkinson’s in a supportive environment. Tremble Clefs Arizona provides effective music therapy for people with Parkinson’s disease on a biweekly basis. By participating in rehearsals, those who live with Parkinson’s strengthen their voices and have fun singing with others, including their caregiver. Participation in the program makes…