As a vital part of our community, the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continues to host Red Cross Blood Drives to supplement the dangerously low levels of blood in the current supply inventories. The next blood drive will be on Friday, March 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse office,…
Generals, February 2022
Sun Lakes Chorale Concert
Yvonne Orlich As of Jan. 10, the Chorale members returned to working in earnest in preparation for our Spring Concert on Thursday, March 10. We were thrilled at the turnout for the Christmas Concert after the long drought of no practicing and no concerts due to that nasty Grinch, COVID-19. And now we are hoping…
Generals, February 2022
2021 Tax Update
For the 2021 tax year, there is an increase in the deduction for charitable contributions, which is $300 for single or $600 for married filers, whether you itemize or take the standard deduction. This amount comes off your income, lowering your adjusted gross income. Previously, you were limited to 60% of your adjusted gross income…
Generals, February 2022
‘Catch Me If You Can’ Promises to Thrill
Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s spring show is shaping up to be an exciting ride you won’t want to miss. Director Diana Nelinson is pleased to announce her upcoming mystery/thriller/comedy Catch Me If You Can to be performed Wednesday, April 27, through Sunday, May 1. The shows will be in the San Tan Ballroom in Cottonwood.…
Generals, February 2022
26th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival Returns
Deborah Muller Every ticket is a reserved seat as the 2022 Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival streams virtually over 18 days. For more than a quarter of a century, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival has celebrated Jewish culture through film, bringing an exciting lineup of films honoring Jewish traditions and heritage to Arizona. From…
Generals, February 2022
AFMA Public Training via Zoom
You are invited to a Zoom webinar on Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. Arizona time. The topic will be Fire Safety at Home. To register in advance for this webinar, go to the following website: tinyurl.com/2p9c7j2c. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For additional information or questions,…
Generals, February 2022
Sun Lakes VITA
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will again be available for Sun Lakes residents. It will be open on Fridays starting Feb. 4. Appointments are available by visiting in person the Administrative Services counter at the Sun Lakes Country Club located at 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., south of Riggs Road. Appointment times will…
Generals, February 2022
Word Games
Would you like to play a variety of word games? We can teach you how to play, or you can teach us your games. Have fun playing word games such as AmuseAmaze, Quiddler, Scattergories, Scrabble, etc. We play word games at the IronOaks Poolside Room. Please send an email to Karen.Science23@gmail.com with the days of…
Generals, February 2022
Board Games
Would you like to play a variety of board games? We can teach you how to play, or you can teach us your games. Have fun playing board games such as Alhambra, Carcassonne, Cartagena, Sequence, Splendor, Ticket to Ride, etc. We play board games at the IronOaks Poolside Room. Please send an email to Karen.Science23@gmail.com…
Generals, February 2022
Save the Dates: Dementia Friends Training
Neighbors Who Care and the Memory Café are part of a movement to establish Sun Lakes as a Dementia Friendly community. Dementia Friends was developed in the UK to help communities of people understand five key messages about dementia, how it affects people, and how we can make a difference in the lives of people…