April 2018

In Passing

  Mary Eleanore (Simpson) Guliuzza Mary Eleanore (Simpson) Guliuzza, 80, of Sun Lakes, AZ, passed away February 21 surrounded by her children and her husband of 62 years, Frank Guliuzza, Jr. Mary was born January 13, 1938, in West Mansfield, OH, to Paul and Mary (Hansen) Simpson. In 1956, Mary married Frank Guliuzza and raised…

Sew-N-Sews news

  Pat Kovarik Today’s message is a reminder to the members of Sew-N-Sews that April 11 is the date of our annual luncheon. We usually have this in May; however, we’re hoping that more of the members will be able to attend before “flying off” to cooler climates. Sign-up for the luncheon was at the…

Tumbleweed Ranch pollinator garden dedication April 27

  Mary Oester Weeders Garden Club is holding a dedication for a pollinator garden at Tumbleweed Ranch, 2250 S. McQueen Road in Chandler. The dedication will take place April 27 at 9:30 a.m. Weeders, a local garden club with members from many of the communities in the South East Valley, created the pollinator garden with…

Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes

  Message from the Board President Mel Rasmussen I would like to take this time to thank all of you who elected me in my run for the Board. It is both a privilege and honor to have served the community in this capacity. Much has been accomplished in the three terms I have served…

News from Cheers Singles

  Ann Kisner We have had a very busy time celebrating birthdays the last few months. January’s party celebrated those who had birthdays in November, December and January. March’s party celebrated those who had birthdays in February, March and April. Attendance at each party was great. Once again, thank you, Marjean, for planning such a…

“Shop till You Drop” event to benefit Hamilton High

Rose Pachura Open to the public, “Shop till You Drop,” by Calle Rose Boutique, “Benefits Hamilton High School Homeless & Disadvantaged.” The traveling boutique is coming to SunBird Country Club ballroom on Thursday, April 12, 2018, sponsored by the Chit and Chat Breakfast Group. Join us for fun, shopping and door prizes. Shop at 9:00…

OLGA playday results

  Carol Smith We had a fun time with our Charity Tournament and luncheon. We raised over $2,000 for our charity, Azcend, which is an organization that helps feed Chandler’s children and seniors. Good job, ladies! The winners in the charity event were 1st Judy Darnell, Judy Kirschenbaum, Carol Smith and Betty Wolfmeyer. We are…

AFMA cooks at Art at the Lakes

  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’…

Rotarian of the Month

  Norm Noble Bill Schink, a real go-getter member of the Sun Lakes Rotary Club, was named at the March 6 morning meeting as March’s Rotarian of the Month. Bill joined the Sun Lakes Club in the fall of 2010. He has been a “goer” ever since. He was our 2013-2014 president, and he has…