Brian Curry The men and women of the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes Fire District take a break from their cooking duties at this year’s Art at the Lakes. Art at the Lakes, which raises funds for the firefighter’s SLERF fund (Sun Lakes Emergency Relief Fund), is one of the firefighters’ and medics’…
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Generals, April 2018
Crystal Card Project enjoys strong start in 2018 but needs your help
Bobbie Reed Selling handmade greeting cards and donating the money raised to charity is the goal of The Crystal Card Project. The cards are fashioned using parts of donated, used greeting cards to make beautiful new cards that sell for $1 each. So far in 2018, we have sold over 3,000 cards. This is…
Generals, April 2018
Tax benefits of charitable giving in 2018
Kelly Murray, CWPV Foundation Treasurer How can you benefit from giving to the CWPV Foundation in 2018 under the new tax law? The deduction limitation on charitable donations is basically unchanged, but the new higher standard deduction, coupled with the new limitation on state tax deductions, may eliminate the need to itemize and essentially…
Generals, April 2018
National Day of Prayer
Jeanette Cline The community, both men and women, are invited to attend one of many events for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the SunBird Golf Resort, 6250 S. SunBird Blvd, Chandler, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. The ballroom will sport red, white and blue décor in commemoration of this…
Generals, April 2018
Drug Take Back – April 28
Drug Take Back will be held on Saturday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Posse Office located at 9531 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. Please put your pills in a plastic bag and dispose of your bottles at home. No liquids or needles will be accepted!
Generals, April 2018
Trips and Tours
For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Arizona Wine Safari April 5, 2018 Price: $110 per person Tour Out of Africa Wildlife Park, including a Safari, and experience animals from all over the world. Then enjoy wine-tasting at the Alcanterra Vineyards and Winery before returning home.…
Generals, April 2018
The Hot Spot
AFMA/Sun Lakes Fire Chief discusses Ambulance Membership Program Brian Curry With an invitation from Judy Caniglia, President of the Sun Lakes Women’s Association, Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA) Deputy Chief Rob Helie came to speak to the group recently. The main subject of the discussion was AFMA’s proposal to implement an Ambulance Membership…
Generals, April 2018
Arizona Wind Symphony presents “Bandancing” April 12
Vicki Deken The Arizona Wind Symphony closes out its 2017/2018 season with dance music from around the world with music by Sullivan, Susato, Arnold, Bennett, Reed and more. ”Bandancing” takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, at the Tempe Center for the Arts (700 W. Rio Salado Parkway). On this night, the…
Generals, April 2018
Lifelong Learning program hosts two book clubs
Catherine Hammond New Adventures in Learning, a lifelong-learning program, offers two monthly book clubs with different approaches. These classes are each set up as roundtable discussions with 20 or 25 members so that the discussion setting can be comfortable, yet intimate. New members are always welcome. The books selected are available either from the…
Generals, April 2018
Sun Lakes Chorale closes the book on another great season
Jan Ott What was the appeal of the chorale’s recent Spring Concert? An exciting program, richly filled with Broadway favorites, the anticipation of hearing a concert choir accompanied by fine musicians, the heart and talents of a popular director… how can a person not be grateful they were in the audience? Even the ladies…