SLBLC Vice President David Coffman (front row, center) presents a check to Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club V.P. Irene D’Aloisio (front row, left), Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club President Darrell Dick (back row, left), and other club members. (Photo by Mac Davey)
Breakfast Lions Donate to Rock, Gem & Silver Club
Brian Curry
The Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club (SLBLC) recently donated to the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club for their many years of involvement in the Sun Lakes community.
SLBLC President Jack Dreyer wishes to remind the Sun Lakes neighborhoods that they can “Show Their Colors” and fly the flag of our country and/or their service in the branches of our armed forces, as well as first responders. For more information, call the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions at 480-242-4356.
Left to right: Ramon Rubio, Sheryl Keeme, Joyce Davey, Bonnie Kosar, Bob Glantz (photo by Mac Davey)
Sun Lakes Quilting Ladies Partner Again with the Breakfast Lions
Brian Curry
The Sun Lakes Quilting Ladies continued their longtime partnership with the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club (SLBLC) with their special annual Christmas donation to Neighbors Who Care (NWC). Recently, at the NWC offices, Joyce Davey, representing the Sun Lakes Quilting Ladies, presented 48 lap quilts and 24 placemats to Neighbors Who Care Executive Director Sheryl Keeme and Case Manager Bonnie Kosar for the season. This joint community project between the Sun Lakes Quilting Ladies and the SLBLC began in 2019 and, to date, more than 279 lap quilts and 170 placemats have been donated. While the Quilting Ladies do all the work, the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club provides the financial support. In addition, the SLBLC provided a special donation for the holiday baskets.
Breakfast Lions Donate to Neighbors Who Care
Brian Curry
“It is our longest partnership with any organization in the Greater Sun Lakes area. We are in awe of the work they do within our community and are very proud to support their work. The Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club (SLBLC) will always be there for them at the holidays.” That was what Jack Dreyer, president of the SLBLC, commented on the special donation the club made to Neighbors Who Care (NWC).
Sun Lakes (evening) Lions Club President Larry Palmer with GMT Sandi Sterker and Leo
Sun Lakes (Evening) Lions Club—Club Excellence
Christine Linder, Public Relations
On Nov. 7 at our general meeting at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, Sun Lakes (evening) Lions Club President Larry Palmer was presented with a Club Excellence award by GMT Sandi Sterker (and Leo) for the club’s outstanding service last year.
Lion Larry wishes to thank all the members of the Sun Lakes Lions Club for all the volunteering they do.
Sun Lakes (Evening) Lions Club—We Serve
Christine Linder, Public Relations
Our club and its members have been busy serving our communities. Our members have completed the following community services:
• Vision screening at Pansar Academy, Chandler Senior Center, CUSD Navarette, CUSD Lil’ Explorers Chandler High School, Lil’ Explorers Risen Savior Early Childhood Center, Picacho Elementary, Picacho Arizona, and Arizona Eye Foundation.
• Participated in the Kids Need to Read program by delivering books to Hartford Elementary, Picacho Elementary, and Shumway Elementary.
• Distributed reader glasses to Chandler Senior Center, John Volker Rehab, and Picacho Elementary.
• Held three blood drives at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church.
• Sponsored the Peace Poster Contest. Five schools participated in this contest. At the October meeting one poster was selected to be submitted to the district, and if chosen at the district level, it will be sent on to the national level. All participants in the contest will be celebrated at our Feb. 4, 2026, meeting.
• Food donations to AZCEND.
• Volunteering with food distribution in the Miami-Globe area after the floods.