State Parties: Nebraska State Dinner

Carla Teusaw The annual Sun Lakes Nebraska State Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the Cottonwood Country Club San Tan Ballroom. Friends from Sun Lakes, SunBird, and surrounding areas are all invited to the dinner. The no-host cash bar will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Please…

A Message from the IronOaks President

Pat Horning, IronOaks President IronOaks Residents Needed! As the saying goes, “It Takes a Village.” This is especially true for IronOaks where more than 100 dedicated resident volunteers work tirelessly year-round to enhance our community. They serve on a variety of committees, advisory groups, and clubs. We appreciate and thank you all for your service.…

Last Call for Crystal Award Nominations

You have just a couple of days before the deadline to nominate a Sun Lakes community volunteer for a Crystal Award. Act now to honor someone in Sun Lakes who makes a difference for others. We all know a dedicated volunteer, someone who devotes a great deal of time and energy to making Sun Lakes…

Supporting Animal Rescues

Time and time again, we get asked, “My condition currently restricts mobility to volunteer. How can we support a rescue?” First, a little about rescues and volunteering: About the Rescue Dogs: Each rescue dog is unique, and each one comes from a very different environment, type of socialization, neglect, abuse, or even abandonment. Sometimes their…

Mark Schuffletowski: The Dedicated Man Behind the Scenes of New Adventures

For over 16 years, Mark Schuffletowski has been the quiet force behind the scenes at New Adventures in Learning, ensuring each semester runs smoothly and that our learners’ experiences are seamless. As the organization’s trusted database analyst, Mark has played a pivotal role in managing registrations, coordinating communications, and handling countless behind-the-scenes tasks with care.…

Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information

Medicare Open Enrollment ends Dec. 7. Personalized, objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS…