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Medicare, Medicaid and other health benefit 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…

Unit Happenings

Unit 11 Dorothy Thurman The April Sun Lakes Unit 11 Townhouse Association Board of Directors meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 20 at 4:00 p.m. in the Ceramics Room. All homeowners are welcome and encouraged to attend. Unit 19 Thomas Stephens Mark your calendar for the following activities for Unit 19: Monday, April 11…

Gina’s Team founder to speak in Sun Lakes

On Thursday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m., Sue Ellen Allen, an author, speaker and prison expert will share about Gina’s Team, an organization that brings educational programs into prison to inspire and empower the inmate population to strive for a better future and a successful reentry. As Executive Director for GINA’s Team, Sue Ellen works…

Michigan State dinner highlights

Pearl Ryan Michiganders enjoyed a great State Party held Saturday, March 7; 61 Sun Lakers who once lived in Michigan or consider themselves a Michigander were treated to a fantastic served meal on the Palo Verde patio followed by social conversion. No one danced this year, and being true Michiganders, we had Motown music piped…

New CAP graduates

The Sun Lakes Fire District graduated nine new members to their Community Assistance Program. The graduates now begin working with experienced members and mentors as they respond on calls with the Fire Department. Top row (far left) is Acting Lead Instructor Brian Curry and SLFD Chief Troy Maloney and on the far right is Battalion…

Copper Drive fun!

The Ladies of Copper Drive gathered for an afternoon tea.

The Ladies of Copper Drive are always ready for fun! Every month, they gather for luncheon, book discussions and Happy Hours (with their spouses). At the beginning of March, they donned their finest frocks, hats, and gloves to celebrate the conclusion of Downton Abbey with an afternoon tea, hosted by Lady Carol Kay at her own…

Native American flute playing class offered

Interested in learning to play?

Are you a fan of Carlos Nikai’s music? If so you have heard the beautiful, lyrical sounds of the Native American flute. They evoke within us the beauty of nature and profound feelings of peace, joy and love. Would you like to learn to play a Native American flute or purchase one? You will have…

Comfort pillows available

Comfort pillows are available free of charge to aide in recovery for patients of breast cancer surgery. This pillow is designed to be worn under the arm over the patient’s incision area to protect the tender skin from friction and pressure from clothing. It also may be worn under the shoulder strap while driving a…

Hearing service dog training

Kristi Nolde-Morrissey is the founder of Diamond Dogz of Arizona, an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to the training and certification of hearing service dogs. Owners train their own dogs to alert them to environmental sounds. Kristi will be offering information on what dogs and handlers need to learn and how they are taught. Please join…