A.A.A.S.L. (African American Association of Sun Lakes) is having a Hoedown Welcome Back Potluck on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Oakwood Country Club Poolside Café. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Kyle and Trish Wallace. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Advance tickets can be purchased at…
September 2025, Generals
Join Us for the First Sun Lakes Neighborhood Watch Meeting
The first Sun Lakes Neighborhood Watch meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Oakwood A and B Ballrooms at Oakwood Country Club. We will have representatives from the HOAs, Patrol, Sheriff’s Posse, and Gila River Police Department speak about the recent break-ins in Sun Lakes, and unit captains…
September 2025, Generals
Annual Rummage Sale at Risen Savior Lutheran Church
Risen Savior Lutheran Church is having their annual Rummage Sale on Oct. 17 and 18 from 7 a.m. to noon at the south building, located at 23914 Alma School Road in Sun Lakes. If you have items to donate, you can drop them off on Oct. 6, 7, and 8 from 7 a.m. to noon…
September 2025, Generals
Unit 19 Townhomes Only
Unit 19’s board will hold the September monthly meetings for townhome owners only starting at 4 p.m. in the Steve Nolan Conference Room. The planning meeting is on Sept. 18, and monthly meeting is on Sept. 25. All homeowners are encouraged to attend. The monthly meeting is the only meeting at which the board makes…
Generals, September 2025
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and American Red Cross to Hold Blood Drive on September 27
Bill Shedd The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross will hold our next blood drive on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Office, 9531 E. Riggs Road. Please be sure to schedule your appointment by going to our website at www.sunlakesposse.org and click on the link to pre-register. Since…
September 2025, Generals
Congratulations to Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank—Tee Off for a Cause
In times of hardship, local organizations often rise to the occasion by weaving a safety net for those most affected. Through thoughtful partnerships and grassroots efforts, communities are able to provide vital assistance, bridging the gap for families and individuals facing challenging circumstances. Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank (MCFB), located in North Chandler, is a perfect…
September 2025, Generals
A Bad Rap
D. Williams I have been saying this for years! Dr. Karen Becker recently published an article, “The 21 Longest-Living Dog Breeds,” www.barkandwhiskers.com/longest-living-dog-breeds, which is very interesting. She and Rodney Habib wrote The Forever Dog and The Forever Dog Life, which have been selling out in many languages. We all want to know how to keep…
September 2025, Generals
Holiday Music Time Approaches
Yvonne Orlich It’s still hot, but we keep waiting for cooler days. It seems like we just took off for our summer break, yet here we are getting ready to start practicing holiday songs in a matter of weeks. Maybe the holiday music will put us in a cooler frame of mind. September is just…
September 2025, Generals
Spread the Joy!
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Valentine’s Day—the list goes on! There are so many reasons to send a card to bring a smile to someone’s face, not just birthdays and anniversaries. Crystal Cards (CC) has a fantastic supply of cards for all occasions, and now would be a good time to stock up. Whenever you stop…
August 2025, Front Page
Finding Comfort Among Friends
Linda Ryan Friendship and a sense of belonging somewhere in the world is one of the most important factors for people at any time, but especially during stressful times. Many people are experiencing stress right now, whether political, financial, or fear of what the future holds in store. Unlike the stressful days of COVID-19, we…