The Sun Lakes Citrus Sharers invites you to join us on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 10 a.m. in the Cottonwood Country Club San Tan Ballroom for our annual kick-off meeting. Whether you are a returning picker, signed up at an Open House, or just want to learn more about our group, this meeting is for you. Our kick-off meeting is the time to join a team or reconnect with friends you have picked with before.
Our 2025 season of picking will begin on Saturday, Jan. 25, and run through Monday, Feb. 24. We pick on Saturdays and Mondays only between 8 a.m. and noon. Each community neighborhood has a team captain, and most begin picking at 8 a.m. We will have all the tools. You just need to dress in layers and bring gloves if you have them. We also encourage bringing plenty of water.
All the gleaned fruit will be donated to St. Mary’s Food Bank. They are very excited to have our support for all the folks in need here in the Valley. Thank you, one and all, for your continued efforts! If you want to have your trees picked, please contact Gloria at 602-316-6415. If you would like to be a picker and are unable to join the kick-off meeting on Jan. 18, email [email protected] or show up at our Citrus Central on any of the Saturdays or Mondays.
Citrus Central will have another new location this year. First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes has graciously offered their parking lot to be the new location. We will be in the southeast corner off S. Dobson. The church is located at 9535 S. Riggs Road. This will only be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays and Mondays. Please do not leave fruit if our team is not present. Also note that this is not a location to come get fruit, as all the efforts go to St. Mary’s Food Bank.
You can also stay up to date with our Facebook page at facebook.com/sunlakescitrussharers. We look forward to seeing everyone for the 2025 season!