Category: October 2019

Food Bank feeds more than 5,500 monthly

Ellen Engel Matthew’s Crossing helps people find new strength. The opportunities give hope to many, provide solutions to overwhelming problems, and create powerful results in our community. They provide assistance for individuals and families in need in the East Valley. Most of their clients are working families. They also serve people between jobs, those on…

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…

“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…

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…

Come join the Chess Club

Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in The Ceramics Room (A-8) at Cottonwood. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership…

Baggers Club October 8

Barb McCormick An informational meeting of the Sun Lakes Baggers Club’s upcoming season will be held on Tuesday, October 8, at 6:30 p.m. at The Oasis in Sun Lakes 1. New ideas and information will be discussed. Please join us and spread the word.