Arizona Number Two—Highest in the Country

Jim Meagher Under normal circumstances being second of 50 states would be a source of great pride. This is not one of those times. Arizona is the second highest state in the country in the number of our residents to lose their federal government food and nutrition benefits called SNAP. The program is oddly named…

The Five Unity Principles

Mark Wenz, Unity Church of Sun Lakes The Five Foundational Principles of Unity focus on harnessing the power of thought and prayer to live a purposeful life. These are the five principles, which are sometimes summarized as “God is. I Am. I think. I pray. I live.”: God is Absolute Good, Everywhere Present: There is…

Greek Activities

Karen Vollis Yassou! Are you interested in meeting other people (of any heritage) who enjoy Greek food, music, dancing, and comedy. We’ve had a good response and our small group is growing! If you are interested in attending some of these activities, then please contact me at Karen.science23@gmail.com.

Science and Technology

Karen Vollis Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool…

Happy 30 Years!

For the past 30 years, Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta has been serving the East Valley with a simple mission: provide great food, genuine hospitality, and a welcoming place where the community can gather. Locally owned and operated by business partners, Shaun Kelley and Jeff Weninger, Floridino’s is known for its handmade pizzas, pasta dishes, calzones,…

Neighbors Who Care – June 2026

Keep the Spirit of Community Growing This Summer Robin Wilson As the temperature rises in Sun Lakes and South Chandler, our community undergoes its familiar transformation. Many of our cherished seasonal volunteers, our wonderful “snowbirds,” have begun their journeys north. While we celebrate their contributions, their departure highlights a reality we face every year: that…