Category: Generals

Thank you Posse Associates

Eleanor Woodman (left) and Cita Meloch

Phyllis Swanson We have two associates that have accumulated many hours at the Sun Lakes Posse Office, not because they are in trouble with the law but because they have served the community of Sun Lakes for many years. Eleanor Woodman moved to Sun Lakes in 1987 from Scottsdale, AZ. Eleanor joined the Posse Office…

The Wolfman returns

Don’t miss The Wolfman on January 24!

Barbara Schwartz Once again, The Wolfman, a/k/a Tom Wolfe, returns to Sun Lakes Country Club’s Arizona Room, 25601 Sun Lakes Blvd, Sun Lakes, AZ, for a wonderful afternoon of song and memories of days past. Wolfman sings all sorts of songs from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Dancing will be available for those who want and…

Looking for fruitful pickers

Sarah Kelzenberg As we have done for the past nine years, the Sun Lakes Citrus Sharers will be picking surplus fruit in all Sun Lakes communities from January 30-Febrary 29. The fruit is donated to St. Mary’s Food Bank. Because of an invasive bug, we were worried that they wouldn’t let us donate, but, because…

Call for entries

Art at the Lakes is now accepting applications. The show is Saturday, March 5. You may download an application form by requesting one at [email protected]. The deadline for submission is February 12. Art at the Lakes is a fundraising event for the firefighters of Sun Lakes. We are expecting upwards of 90 fine artists (no…

Free health programs offered

Whether you are caring for a parent or a spouse, success as a caregiver comes as much from a certain mindset as it does from effective techniques. Emotions such as frustration, anger, embarrassment, exhaustion and guilt are the most common areas that caregivers struggle with. This program will share 11 strategies that will help you…

Sun Lakes Veteran’s video is now available

San Tan Crown Rotary Club of Sun lakes and Orbitel Communications have finished production of the first video of Sun Lakes Veterans relating their stories of service to our country. The video titled “In Their Words” is a two disk set with nearly two hours of your neighbors’ personal accounts of the bombing of Pearl…

Medicare and Medicaid information

Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers provided by volunteer counselors especially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include basic information about original Medicare, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System) as well…

POWWOW Chandler

Orris Anson Produce On Wheels With Out Waste (POWWOW) distributes fresh produce in a farmers market atmosphere. The purpose of the market is to reach out to the community by providing quality produce at an affordable price. A $10 donation is good for up to 60 pounds of produce with six to eight different varieties…

CAP and Fire Department participate in fire drills

Crews conduct a search and rescue.

The Sun Lakes Fire Department and their Community Assistance Program volunteers participated in a multi-agency Fire Department drill in a smoky, but simulated “high rise fire” at the Chandler Fire Academy off Dobson Road. SLFD Battalion Chief Rob Helie served as the Incident Commander at the drill and SLFD crews participated both in search and…