Jeanne Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation has elected its new board of directors and selected its officers’ positions for 2025: Charlene Petragallo (president), Frank Gould and Kathy Skrei (vice presidents), Jeanne Becker (treasurer), Cheryl Ravenscroft (secretary), plus Karen Jorgensen, Brian Haynie, Chris Schneck (directors), and Richard Hawkes (president emeritus). The new board is…
Ellen Engel Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank was established with a mission to combat hunger within the community. Initially, the organization had modest beginnings but has grown significantly to address the increasing needs. Matthew’s Crossing was formed and became a 501(c)(3) community-based, nonprofit organization serving the working poor. From its humble beginnings of serving 800 people…
Dwight Flatt Travel through the East Valley and you’ll undoubtedly notice the growth that’s occurring in both commercial and residential properties. If you’re concerned about whether we have the water, energy, and educational funding to handle this growth, then you should attend the Sun Lakes Democratic Club’s (SLDC) Feb. 10 meeting. Featured speakers at the…
If you walk into a grocery store with $1, you won’t be able to buy too much. But when you donate $1 to Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank, they can turn it into three meals! Peanut butter, soup, cereal, canned meat (tuna), pasta, and macaroni and cheese are the foods that are most needed by Matthew’s…
Steve and Robyn Moody Bravo! Amazing! Over the top! Congratulations! Thank you, Sun Lakes community, for your support of Unit 36C’s Diamond Lake Luminaria and Food Donation Drive for AZCEND, our local food bank. The impact you make on those who struggle for basic daily needs is just astonishing! Your non-perishable and monetary donations exceeded…
Lauren Jones Start the new year by focusing on your health and wellness! After enjoying all those delicious holiday meals with family and friends, it’s time to check in with your body and set new goals. Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, located at 9248 E. Riggs Road, is excited to welcome Ila Mackerman to our…
Sun Lakes (Evening) Lions Club Christine Linder Two new members joined the Sun Lakes (Evening) Lions Club. President Larry Palmer and club member Brian Strickland sponsored new members Cleone Sayers and Sally Foster on Nov. 7. AZCEND Food Bank Donation Christine Linder Sun Lakes (Evening) Lions Club made their annual food donation to AZCEND Food…
Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank is staffed with some of the most passion-filled, compassionate, faithful individuals you can find. Their “home base” is designed to handle high demand and provide a rich experience for everyone who walks through their doors. Anyone in need of food assistance can present a photo ID and register with Matthew’s Crossing…
Dwight Flatt Local Sun Lakes area Democrats attending the Sun Lake Democratic Club’s (SLDC) Aug. 12 meeting will have the rare opportunity to meet a man from Mars—actually, ASU’s Mars Space Flight Facility. Jonathan Hill, a graduate of ASU, worked the last 17 years as an engineer and scientist at the ASU Mars Space Flight…
