Local non-profits share in $40,000 donation

During a ceremony held May 16, Dignity Health Foundation, Hospice of the Valley, Neighbors Who Care, Inc., East Valley Adult Resources and YMCA Outreach Program for Ahwatukee Seniors were each presented with a sizeable donation.

Five local non-profit organizations, Dignity Health Foundation, East Valley Adult Resources, Hospice of the Valley, Neighbors Who Care, Inc, and Outreach Program for Ahwatukee Seniors, will share in a donation of $40,000 from the Home Instead Senior Care® office serving the Southeast Valley. The donation will be used to fund various resources aimed at supporting…

Save the Date

Please save the dates for the 10th annual Treasure Sale at the Chapel Center in Sun Lakes. The dates are November 21 and 22, 2014. Mark your calendar for bargains galore. In August call 602-319-0777 for pick-up of donations of household goods. Please no clothing, TVs or large appliances. The winners of the restaurant raffle…

Sassy ambassadors savor summer

Ambassadors singers from bottom left are Cathy Hanson, Kay Davis, Sheri Hopkins, Vel Boardman and Helen Wright; back row from left are Chris Roen, Nancy Roberts, Patti Entwistle, Sue Elsner and Barbie Bergerson; not pictured are Beverly Borneman, Pat Puchniak, Cindi Decker, Linda Raphael, Kay Tymn and Gina Renner.

While hordes of Sun Lakers escape to cooler climates this time of year, the hardy year-round Ambassadors, a dynamic smaller group of the Sun Lakes Chordaires Show Chorus, are right here and ready to put on a great show for your group or private party. The Ambassadors sing a capella style in four-part harmony and their…

High health risk for your pet

Hi, I am G.B. (Good Boy) and I am a 10 pound Pekingese with one eye but otherwise perfect! I use the doggie door, walk on a leash and I am a quiet little boy. Someone loved me along the way because it is about $2,000 to remove an eye. If you would like to meet me please contact D, Rover’s Rest Stop at 480-600-2828; or by e-mail at D@RoversRestStop.com.

Obesity is the No. 1 health risk for pets in America. According to the 2014 Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 53 percent of dogs and 58 percent of cats in the United States are overweight or obese. Overweight or obese dogs and cats have an increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, shortened life expectancy, osteoarthritis, kidney…