The Crystal Card Project collects donated greeting cards, then volunteers rejuvenate them into brand-new cards. They sell for $1 each, and all proceeds go to My Sister’s Place, a Chandler domestic violence center. Over $125,000 has been donated to date. A great way to meet some fun people and maybe even make a few new…
Rod Van Bebber, Featured Volunteer, Is a Friendly Face Behind the Wheel At Neighbors Who Care, we are fortunate to have many dedicated volunteers who give their time and energy to support our mission. Among them is Rod Van Bebber, a warm and reliable presence who provides transportation to medical appointments for our clients and…
Pat Horning, IronOaks President Bunker Time Is Now at IronOaks—Plus, Poolside Café to Remain Open All Summer! Exciting Progress on the Course As mentioned in last month’s update, the sand bunker renovations on the Sonoran and Palms golf courses are now in full swing (pun intended!). The process begins with the removal of the old…
On May 13 the Chandler Senior Center was surprised when 12 of The ImproVables showed up and performed for an hour. “It was a different and exciting experience for our group,” said Phyllis Novy. “We didn’t know what we were in for,” she continued, “but we ended up putting on a great show for a…
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans Post 619 poppy tables are set up at East Valley Fry’s Marketplaces where volunteers collect donations from generous shoppers on Memorial Day weekend. Posters list the veterans’ service organizations that receive large donations from JWV Poppy Campaigns.
Bill Shedd On April 22 a longtime volunteer for the Sun Lakes Posse Medical Equipment Loaner Program, Betty Sanders, was recognized by the Sun Lakes Posse and her fellow volunteers. Betty has been volunteering with the Posse for over 14 years. She has loved greeting the residents of Sun Lakes and hearing their stories while…
Jim Wegman, Publicity The annual meeting was a major success, and it was all due to the volunteers who pitched in and helped. Our president Jerry Richards put in many hours of planning and, with his board, made the meeting great! Thank you, volunteers, and well done, Mr. President. 3/6/25 Best Balls Par 3-4-5 Sonoran.…
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Our annual spring Special Hike this year took place in Lake Havasu, Ariz., and it was a great time for all who participated. Had Ron Deraas and Joan Carlisle not volunteered to plan and make the arrangements for this hike, we would not have had the memorable experience we…
Jan Bobbett Thanks to our library volunteers. Every day we can count on them to process new books, to check out books from the Best Sellers cabinet, to reserve a book so it can be checked out when returned, and to keep the shelves as neat as they can, etc. Now that we are entering…
Over Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 9 and 10, 55 volunteers collected a total of $15,600 in donations for veterans who are hospitalized, at-risk, and experiencing homelessness. Jewish War Veterans Post 619 was assisted by volunteers from the Ahwatukee American Legion and their auxiliary, as well as the Daughters of the American Revolution. Fry’s Food Stores…