Category: Generals

“Eat for a Cure” fundraiser event to be held October 5

Ataxia awareness fundraising dinner - Tracy Sanders, motivational speaker

Mary Fuchs The Arizona Ataxia Support Group, associated with the National Ataxia Foundation (NAF), is planning a fundraising dinner event on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The event, “Eat For A Cure,” will be at The Old Spaghetti Factory, 3155 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, AZ. We are striving to increase ataxia awareness in addition to raising…

CEO of Arizona Israel Technology Alliance to speak at Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation – open to the public

Lieb Bolel

Michael Cohen, MD Lieb Bolel, the President and CEO of the Alliance, will speak on “Tech in Israel and the Power of the American: Impacting U.S. Israel Relations beyond Political Advocacy,” on October 27, 2019, at 3 p.m. Bolel oversees the facilitation of growth in bilateral trade, technology, innovation, and government initiatives between Arizona and…

You are invited to the Marine Corps Birthday Ball

Denise Lott Veterans Day and the birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps are approaching in November. In keeping with tradition, our East Valley Marine Corps League’s Sun Lakes Detachment 1296 is hosting its annual Birthday Ball. The Ball will be on Saturday, November 9, at the Oakwood Country Club. The public is invited to enjoy…

SLUMC Women’s Annual Cookie Walk set for December 7

Marlene Snow Mark your calendars! The United Methodist Women of Sun Lakes United Methodist Church’s annual Cookie Walk and Candy Sale will be held Saturday, December 7, at 9248 E. Riggs Road, Lindsay Hall, with doors opening promptly at 9 a.m. Whether you are new to the Sun Lakes Community or a longtime resident, you…

Meet the new directors on the board of the CWPV Foundation

Jeanne Becker

The Cottonwood Palo Verde Foundation now has a full complement of nine directors! The foundation’s board of directors is composed of members from all phases of Sun Lakes: Sun Lakes Country Club, Cottonwood, IronOaks, and Palo Verde. All the members sincerely care about improving the quality of life for our mature residents in Sun Lakes…

Medicare, Medicaid, and related benefit information

Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner – October 15 through December 7. Start thinking about any changes to your coverage you might want to make. 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…

New Adventures in Learning: Fall Semester begins for New Adventures

Kathie Neffenger (right) with Jean Culver (left) offer their popular art class.

Catherine Hammond Fall Semester for New Adventures in Learning, a lifelong-learning program affiliated with Chandler-Gilbert Community College, began on September 30 and will continue until December 13, 2019. Classes and events include lectures, roundtable discussion groups, a computer class, field trips, and a special event. The lecture classes introduce a wide range of topics. Here…

Why take an art class?

Jean Anderson There are several reasons to sign up for classes. You learn something new to keep your brain going, it’s social, and it’s a great way to make friends. We all yearn to be creative, and it will make you happier when you do something creative. Most people come because they know they won’t…

Crystal Awards nominations

Crystal Awards are presented each year to honor individuals who have demonstrated exemplary service and contributions to the betterment of the Sun Lakes Community. Nomination forms are available at all Sun Lakes clubhouses or online at Sunlakescountryclub.com, IronOaksAZ.com, or CottonwoodPaloVerde.com. Nominate a friend, neighbor, or acquaintance whose volunteer service has helped make our community a…