Janet Cook As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s time to think of family gatherings and assess if our home serves our needs for now and the future as we age. It used to be questions, such as can someone with a walker or in a stroller or wheelchair have easy access? Now that we have experienced a pandemic,…
Category: November 2020
November 2020
Dr. Saunders to Speak at AAUW Virtual Meeting
Barbara Stewart Dr. Bonnie F. Saunders, currently Interim President of the League of Women Voters of Arizona, will be our speaker at the Nov. 16 meeting of the Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). AAUW meets via Zoom, gathering at 4:30 p.m., with the program at 5 p.m. The League provides…
November 2020
Neighbors Who Care Names Executive Director
Neighbors Who Care announced Sheryl Keeme has been named executive director of the nonprofit devoted to inspiring a robust network of volunteers who respond to the ever-changing needs of our aging community, helping them live at home with pride, dignity, and independence. Keeme served as a volunteer helping with the Neighbors Who Care Fall Fair…
November 2020
The Foundation Seeks Grant Requests
Richard Hawkes The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation is open for business. This is a time unparalleled in the lives of most everyone in the greater Sun Lakes area. Our lives have changed, and the lifestyle we all enjoyed has gone silent. Entertainment has stopped, and many clubs and organizations have had to halt all activities.…
November 2020
Neighbors Who Care Earns Arizona Designation as Qualified Charitable Organization for 2020
Neighbors Who Care, for the first time ever, has been approved as a Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO) with the State of Arizona. As with many nonprofits, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused diminished contributions and volunteers. The new designation allows Arizonans to direct Arizona tax dollars to qualified nonprofits serving Arizonans, while receiving a dollar-for-dollar tax…
November 2020
Attention IronOaks New Homeowners
You are eligible for a free round of golf for two, free week of fitness, free week of tennis, and BOGO meal at Stone & Barrel or Grill on the Green. All you have to do is call the IronOaks Welcome Group, c/o Howard Lundgren, at 480-369-2015 or email him at [email protected] to receive your new homeowners canvas…
November 2020
27th Annual Rotary Charity Golf Tournament, Sunday, December 6
The 27th Annual Rotary Charity Golf Tournament, rescheduled to Sunday, Dec. 6, from the original date in March, has been reformatted to provide not just great golf, but important health and safety protocols. This important fundraising event, sponsored by Deeann Griebel Moors & Cabot Investments, includes: • A shotgun start at the Oakwood Country Club…
November 2020
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Unit 36C Luminaria Walk Update Steve and Robyn Moody, Chairmen Due to COVID-19 and Governor Ducey’s guidelines, the annual Luminaria Walk/Food Donation Steering Committee has developed an alternate plan. This plan will enable our community to enjoy the holiday season around Diamond Lake, and to keep it as safe as possible for everyone. The homeowners…
November 2020
The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation to Host Silent Auction November 13
Jeanne Becker, Treasurer Enjoy a fun Friday late afternoon at a wine-tasting event in the Palo Verde restaurant. The free wine-tasting event is being held outside the restaurant on the rear patio, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., and you might also want to make dinner reservations at 480-895-1981. The wine-tasting event is being hosted by Foundation…
November 2020
Sun Lakes Posse Medical Equipment Hours
Phyllis Swanson The Sun Lakes Posse Medical Equipment Office hours for winter will start Nov. 2. The office hours will be Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. The office will be closed for holidays. When you borrow equipment from the Posse Medical Equipment, we ask that you return the equipment by the due date,…