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New Year! New Look! And Coming Soon … New Name!

Erin Fjell, Sales and Marketing Director As a proud part of the Sun Lakes community, Renaissance always strives to offer the very best in luxury, all-inclusive senior living. Keeping with tradition, we have a lot of new, exciting projects to share with you! In the last year, Renaissance has added over $100K in campus beautification…

Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse New Member

Michael S. Johnstone

Commander Craig Lloyd, SLSP Please join me in welcoming another new member to the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse. Michael S. Johnstone, Ph.D., has been on board volunteering in the Sun Lakes Posse for the last year, and assisting us with various events in the Sun Lakes community while undergoing a very thorough law enforcement vetting…

The SLCC Library Corner

Bette Hargrave In these trying times of COVID-19, with masks, distancing, and staying-home policies, divisive U.S. politics, including attack on our Capitol, and deaths of our loved ones (either due to COVID-19 or our ages) we are all looking for answers. Reading more, rather than watching TV or listening to the radio, may give you…

News From Your Neighbors

Neighbors Who Care Offers Free Winter Speaker Series: Community Education Offered Virtually Sheryl L. Keeme Neighbors Who Care announces a complimentary Winter Speaker Series beginning Thursday, Feb. 18 at noon, featuring our community partners. To register, visit neighborswhocare.com, Eventbrite.com, or call Neighbors Who Care at 480-895-7133. Neighbors Who Care Winter Speakers Series * Feb. 18: Will or…

Sign Up for Your Vaccine Appointment

The COVID-19 vaccine is here. Maricopa County has set up several Points of Distribution (POD) locations throughout the Valley for 1A and 1B prioritized groups ages 65 and older, with more expected as vaccine availability increases. Please visit www.maricopa.gov/5659/COVID-19-Vaccine-Locations to see locations and how to register for your appointment. Please visit www.maricopa.gov/5641/COVID-19-Vaccine for vaccine status…

Trips & Tours

Sue Arko For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Please note: Due to decreased capacity restrictions, it is important to book early, as space is limited. Utah Mighty 5 from Phoenix Departs First Sunday of every month Price: $1,899 pp/double; $2,249 pp/single Join us for a…

Blood Drive Set for February 23

Dean Athmer The Sun Lakes Posse will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The address is 9531 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. The event will be held in the meeting room, with plenty of space to comply with social distancing requirements. Here are the…

Mardi Gras 2021

Cheryl Thurston leading a Second Line Parade in downtown Chandler in November

Helen Daley Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) falls on Feb. 16 this year. Since Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday starting with Epiphany on Jan. 6, and ringing in the eve of Ash Wednesday on Feb. 17, it can’t just be canceled. Started as a pagan celebration of spring and fertility thousands of years ago, Christian…