Crystal Cards (CC) takes donated greeting cards and rejuvenates them into brand-new cards to sell for $1 at our local sales. Volunteers sort, cut, glue, decorate, and label each and every card then host sales several times monthly. All of this is done to raise funds for My Sister’s Place (MSP), a local domestic violence…
Greg McCarthy—A Helping Hand with a Heart of Gold Robin Wilson When Greg McCarthy became a volunteer with Neighbors Who Care in the Summer of 2018, he was no stranger to giving back. A longtime supporter of food banks, Habitat for Humanity, and Junior Achievement, Greg has always believed in the power of community service.…
Bill Shedd The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross held a successful blood drive at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Office on Sept. 27. As a vital part of our Sun Lakes and SunBird communities, the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continues to hold these blood drives to supplement the dangerously low levels…
Jeanne and Bill Becker In October the Sun Lakes Community Foundation awarded grants to three local groups: • The Sun Lakes Instrumental Ensemble ($1,150) to help them purchase new music stands and sheet music, enhancing their ability to perform at local events and gatherings and to support their ongoing community music programs, which provide entertainment…
Bill Boone The Arizona Rangers-Sun Lakes Company, along with local law enforcement officers, will once again be participating in the Arizona Law Enforcement Outreach & Support (AZLEOS) program Shop With A Cop. Shop With A Cop is a series of events with two primary goals: first, to support underprivileged children and young adults within the…
The Friends of the Library Meet & Greet will be on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Ed Robson Library. Come by and meet the members of our amazing Friends of the Library. You can even sign up to become a member!
On Thursday, Nov. 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Edward Jones Financial Advisor Stephen Phair will host a community blood drive in the parking lot of his office, located at 9666 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. This marks the third blood drive organized by Phair and his team, a tradition that has…
Jan Hawkes and Jeanne Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation’s annual premier fundraising event this year is called Candy Cane Christmas Gala, and tickets for the glamorous event are now on sale on our website at slcommunityfoundation.com. Event coordinator Jan Hawkes, with a team of Foundation Friends volunteers, are arranging an elegant, semi-formal dinner…
D. Williams Having been involved in all levels of the nationwide rescue community for over 20 years, there are some procedures that should not be overlooked: due diligence in vetting the rescue and verifying information regarding the pet. The following questions were asked by a homeowner. They are brief. Please contact me at 480-600-2828 if…
Lance Williams, Executive Director, Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes When families begin exploring senior living options, they often ask what the difference is between a family-owned community and a corporate-owned one? While both may offer beautiful amenities and caring staff, the real distinction lies in the culture, decision-making, and overall resident experience. At Robson Reserve…