Brian Curry The Chiefs and Fire Board members of the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority showed their appreciation to the all-volunteer Sun Lakes Fire Corps at a recent luncheon at Stone & Vine. The Fire Corps assists the authority in everything from lockboxes to home inspections.
Denise Haynie, Ricki O’Keeffe, and Vince Rossi The 16th Annual Art at the Lakes art show fundraiser will take place on Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, March 8. This amazing show features a wide range of art, including paintings in various mediums, pottery, gourds, jewelry,…
Brian Curry Sun Lakes resident Wesley Hukriede recently celebrated his 70th birthday at Mulligans. His friends who attended the affair were surprised to have a special request from him: “I had asked that no one buy any gifts or drinks for me but, instead, to give a donation at the door that I would then…
Jeanne Becker Ticket sales are underway for this year’s Mistletoe Martini Christmas Gala. Event coordinators Jan Hawkes, Jeanne Duncan, Jade Neff, and Karen McGowan are arranging a very glamorous and elegant semi-formal dinner/dance to be held on Sunday, Dec. 1, at the San Tan Ballroom in Cottonwood Country Club. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with…
Diane Hitt The Art at the Lakes 16th Annual Art Show fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, with a rain date of Saturday, March 8. The show is open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The show offers paintings in all mediums, pottery, gourds, jewelry, photography, woodworking, and much, much more. The…
The Sun Lakes Women’s Association presented a check in the amount of $8,000 to Matt Licardi, president of AFMA (Arizona Fire & Medical Authority). The donation was to provide state-of-the-art treadmills to the Sun Lakes Fire Department.
Brian Curry The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority sent a delegation to attend a day-long “hands on” training on the laws and regulations that involve the handling and shooting of large-scale fireworks. The training was held at the City of Mesa Public Safety facility.
Art at the Lakes Donates to AFMA Firefighters Charities The Sun Lakes Art at the Lakes Committee has been a longtime, loyal supporter of the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority’s Firefighter Charities. They presented their “check” for this year’s proceeds of $21,850 dollars. Representing AFMA Firefighters Charities was firefighter Brandon Johnson, along with the crew…
Brian Curry The Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club was proud to donate new toys to the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority’s annual Toy Drive. Battalion Chief Steve McCoy, Captain Eric Kenyon, and the on-duty crew were able to gratefully accept the toys. Sun Lakes residents have until Friday, Dec. 15, to drop off new, unwrapped…
Brian Curry The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority’s Board of Directors took the opportunity of National Volunteer Week to recognize and honor their volunteers with their authority. With over 30 volunteers in the nationally recognized Fire Corps program handling a variety of non-emergency duties, AFMA recognizes the support they give to them. “With duties as…