Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans Post 619 poppy tables are set up at East Valley Fry’s Marketplaces where volunteers collect donations from generous shoppers on Memorial Day weekend. Posters list the veterans’ service organizations that receive large donations from JWV Poppy Campaigns.
Sue Olson, ILGA Vice President The Ironwood Ladies Golf Association (ILGA) concluded its annual Swing for Hope fundraiser on April 3 with a golf tournament and luncheon at Grill on the Green. All proceeds benefit the University of Arizona’s Cancer Center (UACC), which conducts research to find cures for all types of cancer. We kicked…
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…
