Lance Williams, Executive Director As the new school year approaches, the Sun Lakes community has an incredible opportunity to come together and make a real difference in the lives of local junior high students. We’re excited to announce a community-wide donation drive aimed at collecting school supplies and personal care items for students at Andersen…
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July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Card Group Cookie Donations
Susan Gottschalk Several members of the Thursday Lady Joker’s Wild Hand and Foot card group baked, packaged, and delivered 35 dozen cookies to the employees at three local fire stations and the Sheriff’s Posse. They were greeted with smiles of appreciation, which always encourages the card group volunteers to donate cookies yet another year.
June 2025, Generals
You Matter!
We are often asked, “How can we help?” and the answer is huge! It does not matter your condition, your situation, your finances, or your location. First, an overview about rescue. The Rescue Dogs: Each rescue dog is unique, and each one comes from a different environment, type of socialization, neglect, abuse, or even abandonment…
June 2025, Generals
The Foundation Awards Funds to Neighbors Who Care and Jewish War Veterans
Bill Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation is pleased to announce a donation to Neighbors Who Care in the amount of $5,000 and a grant to Jewish War Veterans in the amount of $3,100. The Foundation has made awards to local clubs and organizations in the amount of $38,675 in the first four months…
Generals, June 2025
Matthew’s Crossing Emergency Food Boxes
Ellen Engel Anyone in need of food assistance can present a photo ID and register with Matthew’s Crossing to receive one Emergency Food Box every 14 days. Emergency Food Boxes are comprised of nutritionally balanced fresh and non-perishable foods designed to feed a family for up to three days. The address for Matthew’s Crossing is…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
In God We Trust, All Others Bring Data
Dwight Flatt No need to bring data, as the quote from business theorist and industrial engineer W. Edward Deming implies, but plan to attend the Sun Lakes Democratic Club’s (SLDC) May 12 meeting to learn of the important data collected from the 2024 election. Sam Almy, who has worked in politics since 2008 on campaigns…
May 2025, Generals
Say Hello to Spring at the Friends Bookshop
Judy Fink Spring has sprung! Shopping at the Friends Bookshop, located in the southeast corner of the Robson Library, is always an enjoyable experience! You never know what treasures you will discover. Look for the blue banner. Come and check us out! Look for your favorite author or find a new one. We have books…
May 2025, Generals
The Foundation Makes Awards to AFMA Sun Lakes Firefighters Food Fund and Art at the Lakes Nonprofit Organization
Jeanne Becker, Foundation Treasurer The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation has made its annual award of $6,000 to the Sun Lakes Firefighters Food Fund, which is used by the firefighters and EMS personnel at Stations 231 and 232 to help supplement the cost of food, which they pay for themselves because there is no fire…
March 2025, Generals
‘We Share Because We Care’ Food Drive
Jayne Westlind Summer is quickly approaching, which means many of our Sun Lakes/Chandler area residents are planning their “escape” from the Arizona summer heat. Many of you will have extra non-perishable food that you don’t want to leave behind in your homes all summer long, so, instead, why not drop it off at our Second…
March 2025, Generals
St. Steven’s Church Holding 12th Annual Baby Bottle Drive
St. Steven’s Church Respect Life Ministry is holding their 12th Annual Baby Bottle Drive in 2025, starting on Friday, Feb. 14, and ending Sunday, April 27. Baby bottles will be available at St. Steven’s Church’s main office during the week and on the weekends. Please fill the bottles with coins, cash, or checks and return…