Category: June 2025

Neighbors Who Care—Who We Are, What We Do, and Where the Money Goes

Sheryl Keeme, Executive Director, Neighbors Who Care Neighbors Who Care (NWC) is a small Sun Lakes nonprofit. Last November, NWC celebrated 30 years of helping senior citizens living within our service boundaries age with dignity, independence, and safety—through supportive dedicated volunteers. Each month, we onboard 30 to 40 new clients, 7-15 new volunteers, arrange 1,000…

PICO Golf Tournament

MJ Boscombe The annual PICO golf tournament took place on April 10 and 17. Members from the ladies leagues at Palo Verde, Ironwood, Cottonwood, and Oakwood joined together for this two-day, two-course event at Ironwood and Cottonwood. Ironwood hosted the awards luncheon on April 17. Winners are as follows: 1st place: Ampy McIntyre, Kathy Schnell,…

ILGA Member-Member Golf Tournament

MJ Boscombe The Ironwood Ladies Golf Association held their Member-Member Tournament on May 1. Dianne McCauley and Nancy Cohen were the first-place winners of the costume contest. Each team member received a $25 IronOaks gift card. First honorable mention was Roberta Havey and Sharon Skoworn. Second honorable mention was Karen Bustillo and Jean Karich. The…

Cheers Social Group Activities

Cathy Merritt Cheers Trip Opportunities: ‘Tis the season when members take off to those places from whence they originally came, many not to be seen for six months and others to return sooner. It is also the beginning of travel season when even those of us who are “year-rounders” explore both near and far. There…

Going Strong All Year Long!

While a lot of local residents are packing up to head to cooler country, many of us at Crystal Cards (CC) will be working hard all summer long (in air conditioning, of course). Cards are still being donated and need to be collected from the drop bins at Cottonwood, Oakwood, SunBird, Sun Lakes Country Club,…

Desert Artists Club Meets All Summer Long

Sue Sindelar Summer is in full swing, but the Desert Artists Club (DAC) still meets weekly for members to enjoy a time to create together in a cool and supportive environment. We enjoy each other’s company and friendships, which have evolved over many years. It is easy to stay indoors when it is hot but…

Sun Lakes Writers’ Group – June 2025

Be Wild Sandy Ilsen You’ve made your contribution, And watched all your p’s and q’s. To uphold the institution, You worked hard and paid your dues. You’ve lived your life unswerving, Without a snag or a hitch. Now you are most deserving, To make a positive switch. Relax your inhibitions, Put practicality on hold. Turn…