The semi-annual National Drug Take-Back and Shred-A-Thon was held April 22 in Sun Lakes by the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and other local organizations. This spring event was a huge success, with over 500 cars going through the line. We filled two shredding trucks and 20 large boxes with unwanted drugs. The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse…
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Generals, June 2023
FDA Ruling Officially Allows Dogs to Join Owners in Outdoor Dining
The only caveat is that restaurants, bars, and cafés are still allowed to make their own rules about whether or not they want to welcome dogs. Being out and about is much more fun with the company of our four-legged friends, and now you can dine together. These fun outings assist in socialization, learning manners,…
Generals, June 2023
Join the Card Makers
The Sun Lakes Card Makers are always on the lookout for new members. We are an advanced group of greeting card makers who have a special love for all things “card.” Some of our members are great colorists, specializing in alcohol markers, water-based markers, watercolor pencils, crayons, and paint. Others love the die-cutting machines and…
Generals, June 2023
Request for Volunteers
Benefits Assistance Counselors from the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and the Area Agency on Aging are trained to provide phone and in-person informational support to seniors regarding Social Security, Medicare, and AZ State benefits. Volunteer training is twice per year in March and June, five days, once a week on Wednesdays from 9…
Generals, June 2023
Sun Lakes – Cottonwood & Palo Verde Country Club
Message from the President Leonard Horst Happy June to each of you. As we enter the halfway point of the year, we are truly grateful to all our committee volunteers and appreciate the tremendous work they do to make our community better every day. We wish them a wonderful summer as they take a break…
Generals, June 2023
Unity Helps Out at Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank
Kate King Turner Nine members of the Unity Church of Sun Lakes descended on the warehouse of Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank to assist the coordinator of the Meals to Grow program. The volunteers helped to fill weekend backpacks of food for school-age children. From uncrating the items and placing them in accessible bins, to filling…
Generals, June 2023
Trips & Tours
Tours Departing Regularly: Utah Mighty 5 from Las Vegas Departs second Monday every month Price: $1,950 pp/double; $2,199 pp/single Airfare is additional. Grand Canyon South Rim Day Tour Small Group Departs first Thursday of every month Price: $225 per person Grand Tetons & Yellowstone Departs second Sunday every month (May through October) 8 Days…
Generals, June 2023
Be Part of the Solution to Homelessness for Veterans
Nancy Stutman “With homelessness front and center in today’s news, JWV’s funds are needed more than ever to support at-risk veterans,” declares Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 Commander Bob Brooks. “JWV thanks the East Valley communities for their tremendous response to our Memorial Day Poppy Drive,” says Campaign Chair Harve Kimmel. Thousands of dollars…
Generals, June 2023
Library at SLCC: An Arizona Pioneer
Jan Bobbett In early April, we heard the names of those who would be awarded a Women of the Year award. Arizona’s own Sandra Day O’Connor was one of those women. Of course, many Arizonans had followed her career in Arizona and on the Supreme Court, so we all knew something about O’Connor. From a…
Generals, June 2023
Science and Technology
Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool indoors and…