Jim Meagher When you fill a student’s backpack with tasty and nutritious food, it brings life and energy to a young person who would otherwise be hungry, perhaps lethargic, and not inclined to finish the school year strong. Matthew’s Crossing’s hunger relief program for young persons in school fills their backpacks with donated food to…
Curious who’s running on the Democratic ticket for several county, state, and federal offices? Care to meet them in person and hear their views on issues that affect the future of Maricopa County, Arizona, and the nation? Then mark your calendar to attend the Sun Lakes Democratic Club’s April 8 meeting at 7 p.m. at…
Dwight Flatt, Roxy Banta, and Ellie Watland Attend the Sun Lakes Democratic Club (SLDC) meeting on Feb. 12 and meet the Democratic candidates running for the Maricopa County Superintendent of Schools, Maricopa County Recorder, and two running for seats on the Chandler City Council. Candidates will include the following: Dr. Laura Metcalfe, Democratic Candidate for…
Dwight Flatt, Roxy Banta, and Ellie Watland The Sun Lakes Democratic Club (SLDC) is ending the year with its annual holiday get-together for members scheduled for Monday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Country Club. “We’ve had a great year, and this is our opportunity to count our many blessings as Americans,…
Roxy Banta 247 years of freedom—and counting! Happy Fourth of July from the Sun Lakes Democratic Club (SLDC). Most Americans agree that a well-informed and engaged populace is essential to our freedoms. This starts with the education of our youth, making them fully aware of our political process and the rights and responsibilities freedom requires.…
Dwight Flatt Count every man, woman, and child living in communities like Camp Verde or Show Low, and their populations fall below the 13,553 people currently experiencing homelessness in Arizona. That same report from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) put the number of homeless people nationwide at 582,462, or 18 out of…
Bill Gates The year after a presidential election is usually a period of rest and recovery. Last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol changed that. Now, Sun Lakes Democrats are gearing up for what promises to be one of the most hotly contested non-presidential election years ever. “This is not the time for people to…
Dolly Loftin The next meeting of the Sun Lakes Democratic Club will be on Monday, Sept. 13. Social begins at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. If you would like to attend, please calendar the date and email Weldon at wlkariz@aol.com. Request the link to…
Dolly Loftin The Sun Lakes Democratic Club will meet on Zoom on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. Social begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Speakers: Ne’Lexia Galloway, Executive Director of the Maricopa County Democratic Party Ms. Galloway will update us on preparations for the 2022 elections. Jennifer Pawlik, AZ House Representative,…
Dolly Loftin The Sun Lakes Democratic Club will meet on Zoom on Monday, July 12, 2021. Social begins at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. Speakers: George Macedon, Exec. Director, FANS Across America®, Charitable Foundation. FANS supports homeless students, families in transition, and victims and children of domestic violence. Updates will be provided…