Stewart Thompson As part of our Lenten Giving Project, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ delivered women’s toiletries, infant care needs, and birthday toys and books to Maggie’s Place. Maggie’s Place has served moms, babies, families, and the community for more than 23 years, from one home to seven, from hosting five moms the first…
Jim Meagher When you fill a student’s backpack with tasty and nutritious food, it brings life and energy to a young person who would otherwise be hungry, perhaps lethargic, and not inclined to finish the school year strong. Matthew’s Crossing’s hunger relief program for young persons in school fills their backpacks with donated food to…
Bill Boone As the Sun Lakes Rangers enter their fifth year, the Sun Lakes Company has evolved and grown in many ways. Starting with five members in 2019, the Company has grown to over 40 full and probationary Rangers. Five years ago, at its formation, the Company was focused on laying the foundation that would…
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…
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought Community. We celebrate Peace, Love, Light, Joy, and Healing. We practice affirmative prayer and positive thinking, and we support one another in living a Spirit-centered life. Rev. Jeanne MacLaughlin is our spiritual leader, and she gives us our lesson on Sunday at 10 a.m.…
Maria Davis I have been a Sjogren’s (SHOW-grins) patient since 2004. I am particularly excited about this year’s event, since people can participate from the comfort of their own home. You can join in an educational Zoom meeting and/or go out and walk right in your own neighborhood (details below). What is Sjogren’s? Sjögren’s is a…
The former group Dolly Dressers, now called Doll Collector Club, seeks new donations of pre-loved Barbie dolls in any condition and pre-loved 18-inch dolls of any brand for donation to groups who give them to children who might not otherwise have a doll to play with. We are also looking for people who are able…
Jim Meagher Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, is one of the biggest (perhaps the biggest) days of the year for the sale of elegant chocolate candy, flowers, perfume, and greeting cards. They are a means for us to communicate our enduring love and affection for those who we are very close to in our lives. In the…
St. Steven’s 11th Annual Baby Bottle Drive will be starting on Feb. 14 and ending on March 24. Bottles will be available before and after masses and at the main office. Monies from St. Steven’s Baby Bottle Drive have gone to help pregnancy clinic centers in the Greater Phoenix area. The following letter is from…
Cheers Trip Opportunities: With the recent holidays, most Cheers members who are traveling are visiting family or friends. We did have several members participate in Free Spirit’s Overnight Mystery Tour in November. It turned out to be an enjoyable trip to Palm Springs where among the activities included were the aerial tram, the Thursday evening Street…