Sun Lakes VITA for Tax Year 2024

Please note: We will be preparing taxes on Wednesdays this year. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will again be available for East Valley residents starting Jan. 27. Income should be less than $67,000 to qualify for this service. Information for locations providing this service is available by using www.prepareandempower.org/sites on a computer browser.…

Diamond Lake Luminary and Food Donations

Steve and Robyn Moody Bravo! Amazing! Over the top! Congratulations! Thank you, Sun Lakes community, for your support of Unit 36C’s Diamond Lake Luminaria and Food Donation Drive for AZCEND, our local food bank. The impact you make on those who struggle for basic daily needs is just astonishing! Your non-perishable and monetary donations exceeded…

Sew-N-Sews Busy Bees Thrive in 2025

Eileen Turner Sew-N-Sews keeps up the buzz. They are like BEES in the hive. All members are encouraged to BE themself, BE creative, BE generous, BE charitable, BE a learner, and BE an active member. The organization consistently has about 90 active members at each meeting. The Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Friendship Interest Groups…

No One Wants Me—I Am Only 9

Although November was officially Adopt a Senior Pet Month, there is no time like the present—Valentine’s Day! Older dogs are relinquished to shelters and rescues at a time in their lives when they need us the most! Maricopa County Animal Care & Control takes in more than 45 dogs a day! Unfortunately, older dogs are…