Pat Horning, IronOaks President IronOaks Residents Needed! As the saying goes, “It Takes a Village.” This is especially true for IronOaks where more than 100 dedicated resident volunteers work tirelessly year-round to enhance our community. They serve on a variety of committees, advisory groups, and clubs. We appreciate and thank you all for your service.…
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December 2024, Generals
Last Call for Crystal Award Nominations
You have just a couple of days before the deadline to nominate a Sun Lakes community volunteer for a Crystal Award. Act now to honor someone in Sun Lakes who makes a difference for others. We all know a dedicated volunteer, someone who devotes a great deal of time and energy to making Sun Lakes…
December 2024, Generals
Supporting Animal Rescues
Time and time again, we get asked, “My condition currently restricts mobility to volunteer. How can we support a rescue?” First, a little about rescues and volunteering: About the Rescue Dogs: Each rescue dog is unique, and each one comes from a very different environment, type of socialization, neglect, abuse, or even abandonment. Sometimes their…
December 2024, Generals
Mark Schuffletowski: The Dedicated Man Behind the Scenes of New Adventures
For over 16 years, Mark Schuffletowski has been the quiet force behind the scenes at New Adventures in Learning, ensuring each semester runs smoothly and that our learners’ experiences are seamless. As the organization’s trusted database analyst, Mark has played a pivotal role in managing registrations, coordinating communications, and handling countless behind-the-scenes tasks with care.…
December 2024, Generals
Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information
Medicare Open Enrollment ends Dec. 7. Personalized, objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS…
December 2024, Generals
Meet a Winner
Jan Bobbett As is the case every year, there was a good turnout for the Sun Lakes 1 Open House, which gives us all a chance to meet people and sample an array of regularly scheduled events that take place during the year. Most have been available to all Sun Lakers for years. As always,…
December 2024, Generals
SLCT’s ‘Exit Laughing’ Was Exactly What the Audience Did!
Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) presented their fall production, Exit Laughing, on Nov. 6 through Nov. 10 in Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom. Audiences were continually laughing (and often howling) as the cast of four women and one man ably performed the comedy. The plot dealt with three women of a certain age and one woman’s…
December 2024, Generals
What Are the Benefits of Improv?
Every Monday morning, The ImproVables comedy improv troupe of Sun Lakes Community Theatre meets in a classroom at Cottonwood to practice their improv skills. “We work on our improv skills, such as listening and being in the moment,” states Phyllis Novy, director of The ImproVables. “Not only that, but we laugh for two hours. It…
December 2024, Generals
Daisies in December
Dannette Hunnel Looking for something bright, cheery, and unique to plant this winter? Try the euryops plant. This non-invasive perennial is often available at The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and many Valley nurseries. The price is about $9 for a 2.5-quart-size plant. Pronounced YOU-ree-ops and meaning “large eye,” the euryops plant is also known as the…
Generals, December 2024
Thrive at Every Age: Exploring the Benefits of Robson Reserve’s Life Enrichment Program
Lance Williams, Executive Director Dear Sun Lakes Residents, I hope this message finds you well as you enjoy the holiday season. As you reflect on your future living arrangements, please consider some key advantages that our community offers. At Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes we continually seek to provide the highest quality of life and…