Foundation Friends Gary and Trudy Alexander and Karen and Kelly McGowan donned their cowboy hats to show their excitement for the upcoming Country Hoedown. (Photo by Jeanne Becker)
Bill Becker and Chris Schneck
The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation’s fundraiser event is on Sunday, March 23, in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood Country Club. Tickets are now available on the Foundation’s website at www.slcommunityfoundation.com for $55 per person. There is no limit on the number of tickets per purchaser (tables will be set up for 10 seats). On the evening of the show, doors will open at 4:30 p.m. with a cash bar, then the old-style country buffet starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by music played by The Campbell Brothers, a local favorite band that offers a wide range of music that will have everyone dancing the night away. Also, two prizes will be awarded for the Best Male and Female Costumes, and a fabulous array of silent auction items will be up for bids.
Please join us for this fundraiser to benefit the Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that was established in 2013 to enhance the quality of life for the senior population, including all Sun Lakes residents. Our nonprofit organization has helped many in our community, such as providing funds for the Firefighters Food Fund, which is donated directly to the firefighters and EMTs who do not have a stipend for purchasing food while on duty; Neighbors Who Care; the Crystal Awards program; Sun Lakes Community Theatre; the Agave Quilters and Sew-N-Sews; the Sun Lakes Chorale; the Sun Lakes Chordaires; the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club; and the Sun Lakes Arts & Crafts Club, to name a few. Our Foundation members are all volunteers, and all silent auction items are being donated, so 100% of the proceeds from all Foundation events, such as the Christmas Gala, the annual Country Hoedown, and raffle ticket sales at Cottonwood TAD concerts, are granted to our local Sun Lakes charities, clubs, and organizations throughout the year.
New information: For this and future events, the Foundation is extending our “asks” for citizens to donate items valued in excess of $500, such as working autos and golf carts, one to two weeks’ use of timeshares, artworks, sports memorabilia, rare vintage wines, etc. If you are able to contribute any such valuable item(s) to the Sun Lakes Community Foundation, please contact Chris Schneck, a Foundation director, at [email protected], and Chris will work with you to process your donation and provide you a receipt.
If you are part of a local Sun Lakes organization that needs funds to assist in your activities or if you are interested in helping support the Foundation financially or by joining as a Friend of the Foundation, please go online to learn more at our website www.slcommunityfoundation.com.