Note: Taxes will be prepared on Mondays and Wednesdays this year. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will again be available for East Valley residents. Income should be less than $69,000 to qualify for this service. Information for locations providing this service is available by going to www.prepareandempower.org/sites. Some locations are walk-in, and some…
February 2026, Generals
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Visits Men’s Homeless Shelter
The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continued its annual December tradition of supplying work boots to A New Leaf’s East Valley’s Men’s Center in Mesa. The Center is a safe haven for men who are homeless in the Valley and who are transitioning back into the workforce and independence. The staff at the Center works with…
Generals, February 2026
Classic Cars, Timeless Memories: 4th Annual Community Car Show
Lance Williams, Executive Director, Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes Start your engines! It is my delight to extend a warm invitation to our residents, families, neighbors, and friends to join us for one of our most anticipated traditions of the year: the Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes Fourth Annual Community Car Show, on Wednesday, March…
February 2026, Generals
Crystal Cards Enters 2026 at Full Speed
The best place to find the perfect greeting cards is right here. Crystal Cards (CC) uses donated greeting cards and beautifully remakes them for you to send to friends and family. Each card is only $1, which is donated to My Sister’s Place, a local domestic violence center. Those donations have exceeded $130,000, and we…
Generals, February 2026
New Adventures in Learning: Your Next Chapter Starts February 2!
Ready to spark your curiosity, meet new neighbors, and try something completely new? New Adventures in Learning is the Southeast Valley’s lifelong learning program designed to keep minds active and spirits inspired—at every stage of life. Beginning Feb. 2, residents can choose from more than 80 engaging classes, offering something for everyone, whether you’re a…
February 2026, Generals
Jason Morton Tennis Classic Returns to IronOaks
DD Kullman The Jason Morton Memorial Tournament, a USTA Level 5 prize money event, returns to the courts at IronOaks Fitness and Racquet Center Feb. 25 through March 1, bringing high-level competitive tennis and players from across the country to Sun Lakes. Sanctioned by the USTA, the tournament features NTRP singles and doubles competition in…
January 2026, Front Page
Walk-A-Thon Raises $22,000
Bill and Jeanne Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation made a presentation of $22,000 to the Sun Lakes Firefighters Food Fund, which is used by the firefighters and EMS personnel at our Sun Lakes Fire Stations 341 and 342 (updated numbers) to help supplement the cost of food, which they pay for themselves, because…
January 2026, Front Page
The Kids’ Wish
Time and time again, we get asked, “How can we make a difference?” First, a little about rescues and volunteering. 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 history is known, and under other circumstances, the age…
January 2026, Front Page
Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club – January 2026
Breakfast Lions Donate to Camp Tatiyee Brian Curry The Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club are proud longtime supporters of Lions Camp Tatiyee in Northern Arizona. On hand at the Breakfast Lions monthly meeting to receive this year’s donation was Pam Swanson, executive director of the camp. Breakfast Lions Donate to AFMA Christmas Toy Drive Brian…
January 2026, Front Page
A New Year of Hikes
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club It’s two months into the hiking season, and we have a lot going on. December’s club meeting had a guest speaker talking about the realities of invasive plants plaguing Arizona’s trails and what we can do about it. More details on the March Special Hike in Page were shared.…