Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is excited to announce the launch of a new Conversational Spanish class beginning on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at 1 p.m. Led by Mrs. Pat Bohart, who brings over 20 years of teaching experience, and Rev. Jen Lambert, with a degree in Spanish and extensive experience in bilingual ministry, this…
Category: December 2024
December 2024, Generals
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Seeking Nominations for Vehicle Decal
The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse is seeking nominations from the Sun Lakes community of fallen law enforcement or military service personnel names who have lived in the Sun Lakes community. The successful nominee’s name will be placed on the rear window of one of our MCSO marked patrol units. Currently, on Unit 204, we have…
December 2024, Generals
Are You Familiar with Diamond Dogz?
Please join us on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road in Sun Lakes. We will welcome Kristi Nolde-Morrissey, the founder of Diamond Dogz of Arizona. Diamond Dogz is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to the training of hearing service dogs. These dogs can…
Generals, December 2024
MCSO’S Financial Crimes Awareness Seminar Recap
Bill Shedd The Financial Crimes Unit of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) presented a Financial Crimes Awareness Seminar at St. Steven’s Catholic Church on Oct. 24. The seminar was well attended, and a lot of very important information was presented to the large group. The presentation reviewed how to identify and protect yourself from…
December 2024, Generals
Shred-A-Thon and Drug Take-Back Event a Great Success
Bill Shedd The semi-annual National Drug Take-Back and Shred Event was held on Oct. 26 in Sun Lakes by the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, and other local organizations. This spring event was a huge success, with more than 330 cars going through the line. We shredded over 10,000 pounds of…
December 2024, Generals
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse/American Red Cross to Hold Blood Drive on December 7
Bill Shedd The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross will hold our next blood drive on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Office, at 9531 E. Riggs Road. Please be sure to schedule your appointment by going to our website at www.sunlakesposse.org and click on the link to pre-register.…
December 2024, Generals
State Parties: Nebraska State Dinner
Carla Teusaw The annual Sun Lakes Nebraska State Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the Cottonwood Country Club San Tan Ballroom. Friends from Sun Lakes, SunBird, and surrounding areas are all invited to the dinner. The no-host cash bar will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Please…
December 2024, Generals
A Message from the IronOaks President
Pat Horning, IronOaks President IronOaks Residents Needed! As the saying goes, “It Takes a Village.” This is especially true for IronOaks where more than 100 dedicated resident volunteers work tirelessly year-round to enhance our community. They serve on a variety of committees, advisory groups, and clubs. We appreciate and thank you all for your service.…
December 2024, Generals
Last Call for Crystal Award Nominations
You have just a couple of days before the deadline to nominate a Sun Lakes community volunteer for a Crystal Award. Act now to honor someone in Sun Lakes who makes a difference for others. We all know a dedicated volunteer, someone who devotes a great deal of time and energy to making Sun Lakes…
December 2024, Generals
Supporting Animal Rescues
Time and time again, we get asked, “My condition currently restricts mobility to volunteer. How can we support a rescue?” First, a little about rescues and volunteering: About the Rescue Dogs: Each rescue dog is unique, and each one comes from a very different environment, type of socialization, neglect, abuse, or even abandonment. Sometimes their…