Maria Davis I have been a Sjögren’s (SHOW-grins) patient since 2004. I am particularly excited about this year’s event, since people can participate from the comfort of their own home. You can join in an educational Zoom meeting and/or go out and walk right in your own neighborhood (details below). What is Sjogren’s? Sjögren’s is…
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April 2025, Generals
Are You Familiar with the Living Well with Hearing Loss Community Program at ASU?
Join the HLAA East Valley Chapter on Thursday, April 10, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, Ariz., when we welcome Dr. Aparna Rao and Dr. Kate Tillery, both of the College of Health Solutions at ASU. Living Well with Hearing Loss means staying connected…
April 2025, Generals
Sun Lakes Community Theatre – April 2025
Chandler High Entertains On Feb. 12 the Theatre Arts Departments of Chandler Unified School District joined Sun Lakes Community Theatre membership and many of their neighbors at the San Tan Ballroom to show off their amazing talent. From monologs to full-on song and dance numbers, the students had the crowd cheering and applauding for more.…
April 2025, Generals
Greater Sun Lakes Foundation Elects New Board Officers
Jeanne Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation has elected its new board of directors and selected its officers’ positions for 2025: Charlene Petragallo (president), Frank Gould and Kathy Skrei (vice presidents), Jeanne Becker (treasurer), Cheryl Ravenscroft (secretary), plus Karen Jorgensen, Brian Haynie, Chris Schneck (directors), and Richard Hawkes (president emeritus). The new board is…
April 2025, Generals
Message from the President
Leonard Horst Welcome to April and Happy Easter Season to all! The spring flowers are in full bloom, kids are brimming with energy and excitement as they get ready for their Easter egg hunts, and many of our residents are preparing to head back to their summer homes in cooler climates. Our board elections are…
April 2025, Generals
State Parties – April 2025
Nebraska State Dinner Carla Teusaw The annual Nebraska State Dinner had another great turnout on March 1 at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. There were 75 Nebraskans or people with ties to Nebraska enjoying dinner, music, Nebraska-related raffle items, and a silent auction. This year’s dinner was a prime rib carving station, shrimp scampi, scalloped…
April 2025, Generals
Sheriff’s Posse to Hold Shred-A-Thon and Drug Take-Back
Bill Shedd The semi-annual Shred-A-Thon and National Drug Take-Back event will be held on Saturday, April 26. The Shred-A-Thon will be from 9:30 a.m. until noon, and the Drug Take-Back will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 10440 E. Riggs Road (northeast corner of Riggs and Alma School Roads). This event was organized…
April 2025, Generals
Ballroom/Country Dinner Dance April 6
John Yu You are invited to the Sunday Dinner Dance at Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom. The dance venue includes country two-steps, line dancing, and nightclub two-step, in addition to the regular mix of waltzes, foxtrots, Latin dances, and swings. Our pop music includes not just big band but music of the ‘70s and ‘80s, with…
April 2025, Generals
Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information
Unsure? Confused? Personalized, objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), and ALTCS…
Generals, April 2025
Embracing New Challenges: The Joy of Learning Spanish at New Adventures in Learning
Kyle Messner The vibrant halls of New Adventures in Learning resonate with the sounds of budding Spanish speakers, a testament to the program’s commitment to lifelong learning. In the Beginning Spanish class, a diverse group, ranging from 55 to 92, are embracing the challenge of a new language or reawakening skills from decades past. Lisa…