Fred Garmeson With hurricane disasters in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean; earthquake in Mexico and fires in California, fraudulent disaster relief organizations are popping up daily. Who can you trust with your disaster relief donations? Lions Clubs International Foundation is a 50-year-old charitable 501(c)(3) organization. One hundred percent (100%) of donations to disaster…
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Generals, December 2017
New Frontiers Spring Open House – January 12, 2018
Dan Scarpone New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning (NFLL), a peer-led, self-directed organization of over 400 members operating under the sponsorship of Mesa Community College (MCC), may be just what you are looking for. Educational and social opportunities happen by joining interactive groups. Many classes meet one time for two and a half to three hours.…
Generals, December 2017
Lifelong Learning – register now for spring
Catherine Hammond Registration for the upcoming semester of New Adventures in Learning, a lifelong learning program, begins in mid-December when registration packets go out to current members. Many new classes are coming, as well as are several past favorites. These include subjects from science or technology to recreational topics, along with a wide range of…
Generals, December 2017
Women of SLUMC hosts annual Cookie Walk December 2
Marlene Snow Kick off the holidays by stopping by the Cookie Walk and Candy Sale hosted by the United Methodist Women of Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. The doors will open promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 2. Whether you are looking for festively-decorated holiday cookies, specialty Christmas treats and candy or just tried…
Generals, December 2017
Crystal Award nomination forms now available
Kathy Skrei Past recipients of the Sun Lakes community Crystal Award met recently to plan for the 2018 nomination process and banquet which will be held to honor those volunteers within our Sun Lakes communities who have given back in so many ways to make this a better place to live. Crystal Awards are granted…
Generals, December 2017
Halloween Pet Party contest winner
Sandi Bargioni It was another beautiful day at Lake Diamond in Oakwood. Over 35 dogs were entered into the pet costume contest, and probably another 20 or so attended just for fun. Several of the pet parents were also costumed, as well as one of our judges. Thank you to all participants who came out…
Generals, December 2017
News From IronOaks at Sun Lakes
President’s Message We welcome Judy Gahide as our new board member. Judy is a 15-year resident of IronOaks and, as most of you know, has been an extremely active volunteer in many community organizations. She was appointed at a special meeting one week ago. Judy will also serve as the board secretary and liaison to…
Generals, December 2017
Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7
Neil Tamber 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 about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid),…
Generals, December 2017
Sun Lakes Country Club
Upcoming December events Blood Drive Date: Wednesday, December 6 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: SLCC Parking Lot Find the hero in you! Please bring a photo ID and donor card. Free cholesterol testing with every donation! Sign-up sheet for scheduled appointments available at the Administrative Services desk at SLCC. Parade of Lights Date:…
Generals, December 2017
Robson Senior Living Communities announces new line of senior residences
Robson Resort Communities and their independent and assisted-living Robson Senior Living Communities have announced the start of construction on the 224-unit Robson Reserve at PebbleCreek in Goodyear. Robson Reserve at PebbleCreek will be Robson’s first high-end, independent and assisted-living senior community to be located in the West Valley of Phoenix. Spanning approximately 337,000 square feet,…