Nancy Stutman Garden supplies, donated by Jewish War Veterans, Copper State Post 619, will be used by the Phoenix VA Phoenix Medical Center as an alternating therapy for patients recovering from substance abuse. The raised beds garden, located in a secure courtyard, is visited by the VA’s nursing home residents and families.
Sarah Auffret Increasing numbers of homeless teenagers are enrolled in East Valley school districts, some of them staying with a relative, others “couch surfing” at friends’ homes, seeking a place to lay their heads at night. A few are living in shelters or in cars. The reasons are many: Parents lose their jobs and are…
Jeanne Becker In February the Sun Lakes Community Foundation awarded grants and donations exceeding $20,000 to five local groups. These grants include one to the Arizona Rangers for them to acquire a Rapid Radio Communications System to better serve the needs of our communities. The Chordaires were awarded a grant to help them continue to…
Oakwood Unit 36C invites all Sun Lakes residents and their guests to join us for the 20th Annual Diamond Lake Luminaria and Food Donation Walk on Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bundle up and bring a flashlight. Enjoy a beautiful stroll around Diamond Lake as you view more…
The Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 exists in the East Valley because of a handful of truly committed veterans. One of its most active members was founder Richard Askinazi who was honored recently at the Post’s 30th Anniversary luncheon. Over this period, the Post has grown to more than 100 members and…
Beth Ann Kaib The Sun Lakes Mobile Food Program is now offering twice-monthly food box pick-ups, providing essential groceries and supplies to residents in need within the Sun Lakes community and surrounding areas. Embracing the motto “Where Neighbors Help Neighbors,” this initiative supports members of retirement communities who are facing financial, physical, or mental health…
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…
Jim Meagher It’s that time of the year when we are saying goodbye to our departing neighbors and hello to heat, monsoon, the D-backs, and all that goes with it. Some of this change of season we welcome, and some not so much. To our snowbird readers, we have one last request before you leave…
The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross held yet another hugely successful blood drive at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse office on Feb. 11. As a vital part of our community, the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continues to hold these blood drives to supplement the dangerously low levels of blood in the…
Kathleen Miller Everyone knows how the Red Cross blood supply dwindles around the holidays. Your help is needed to ensure essential medical care is not delayed. The Sun Lakes Lions Club and Sun Lakes United Methodist Church are sponsoring a blood drive with Red Cross Blood Services on Dec. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2…