United Food Bank Milk Program

Pictured are Rotarians Terrie Sanders and Steve Perkins presenting a $1,030 check to Ginny Hildebrand, left, the CEO/President of the United Food Bank. The presentation was made April 7 at Food Bank headquarters in Mesa.

The Sun Lakes Rotary Club joined six other Valley area Rotary Clubs in contributing $1,030 each for a total of $7,210 to the UFB’s milk fund. This is the second year Rotarians have combined their efforts to assist United Food Bank in feeding hungry households in Eastern Arizona. This is one of UFB’s most needy…

Sun Lakes Dance Party at Oakwood

Door prize winners from left to right are Andrea Gilmour, Donald Dorge and Joyce Stefanick.

We meet monthly from November to March on a Wednesday evening. Group dance lesson begins at 6:30 p.m.; open dance is from 7:00-9:30 p.m. Casual dress; open to all in the Sun Lakes community and others. Guests and newcomers are welcome. The next season’s dates are November 9, December 14, January 18, February 22 and…

Horton hears enthusiastic applause

Susan Schlesinger as Maisie and Jim Nielsen as Horton delighted the audience at the March 26 performance.

Susan Schlesinger as Maisie and Jim Nielsen as Horton delighted the audience at the March 26 performance. This was the fifth year that Roger Edmonds has rounded up a cast, rehearsed and toured a play meant for area grade schools as a Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) educational outreach project. The troupe, consisting of about…

Come fly with us

The American eagle has been our nation’s emblem since the Revolutionary War. Another cherished emblem of honor is the Purple Heart Medal. Instituted by none other than our first president, General George Washington, it distinguishes men of outstanding courage and valor. Have you been awarded this highly honored medal, the Purple Heart? If so, the…

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or sue@freespiritvacations.com Plan now for this summer’s cool getaway – Camp Free Sprit Book early for best cabin selection! Camp Free Spirit – Christopher Creek August 1-3; price is $495 pp/double, $675 pp/single Call for triple and quad pricing as cabins can…