We now have more groups opening their doors again and have welcomed us back to collect food for Matthew’s Crossing. Since January of 2008, we have collected food and money from several groups and delivered it to Matthew’s Crossing. We were unable to continue to collect after everything closed due to the pandemic. After a…
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Generals, November 2021
Christmas Morning Smiles
The Arizona Rangers-Sun Lakes Company is stepping up this holiday season to ensure children surrounding the Sun Lakes communities do not go without holiday gifts this Christmas, and we are asking for your help. The Sun Lakes Rangers will be personally sponsoring 15 underprivileged children and young adults, and would like your support in sponsoring…
Generals, November 2021
Sun Lakes Lions Food Drive Set for November 20
Lion John Peterson The Sun Lakes Lions Food Drive will occur on Saturday, Nov. 20, in the Sun Lakes Country Club parking lot from 9 a.m. until noon. Please donate nonperishable food items for distribution to AZCEND and other charities.
Generals, June 2020
Reach Out Sun Lakes Helps Feed the Hungry
Ellen Engel I received an email from Matthew’s Crossing letting me know that they have been receiving an uptick in donations from Sun Lakes. Our groups, the Bridge Club, Democratic Club, Unity Church, and Jewish Community are emailing their members to remind them about the need for donations. At Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank, they see…
Generals, March 2020
“Hooked on Healing Veterans” Motorcycle Charity Ride
Norm Noble On Saturday, March 7, the Sun Lakes Rotary Club is sponsoring the fifth anniversary “Hooked on Healing Veterans” Motorcycle Charity Ride. This special event supports the wounded and disabled veterans living right here in our community. This ride will feature over 100 bike enthusiasts who will ride 101 miles on Saturday, March 7,…
Generals, November 2019
Appreciation festival to Celebrate Veterans Week
Norm Noble On Saturday, Nov. 16, at Sun Lakes Country Club between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., the Arizona Patriot Guard Riders and Sun Lakes Rotary and Lions Clubs are hosting an appreciation festival to celebrate Veterans Week. Come out and have a bit of lunch and a drink while checking out the raffles, silent auctions,…
Front Page, November 2019
Wreaths Across America
Roman Martin Tempus Fugit – Time Flies. Oh, how quickly we are approaching that Saturday when we will place our Remembrance Wreaths on the graves of those heroes who have served our country in the uniformed services. There are over 2,700 veterans’ gravesites at Valley of the Sun Cemetery on Chandler Heights Road in Chandler,…
Generals, August 2019
Matthew’s Crossing fights hunger
Ellen Engel Hunger is not getting enough food to provide the nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water) for a fully productive and active life. Hunger is having uneasy or painful sensations caused by lack of food. Hunger is the recurrent and involuntary lack of access to food. Matthew’s Crossing was formed and…
Generals, April 2019
RSLCS Spring Food Drive
We are holding our annual Spring Food Drive April 21 to May 19 at 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ. Food can be dropped off any time during the day and will be given to AZCEND, the Chandler Food Bank. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make all checks out…
Sports, March 2019
Swing for Hope – April 4
Has your life been affected by cancer? Personally, family, friend? Join us in supporting cancer research. Ironwood Ladies Golf Association will hold its annual Swing for Hope fundraising tournament on April 4, 2019. Please help us reach our goal of $10,000.00. All funds are given directly to The University of Arizona Cancer Center for…