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Reach Out Sun Lakes

Jim Meagher In many ways, America is the land of plenty. But for so many, hunger is a reality. Many people believe that the problems associated with hunger are confined to small pockets of society, certain areas of the country, or certain neighborhoods, but the reality is much different. Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank has been…

Sun Lakes Lady Putters

Susan Gottschalk Our Spring Luncheon was on April 7 in the Saguaro Room at the Cottonwood clubhouse. Mary Jo Wheeler, president, conducted the agenda of the afternoon, assisted by committee members Toni Reider, Connie Hogan, Marge Duggan, Carol Wenger, Judy Brotherson, Kathi Bobek, Kathy Adams, Susan Gottschalk, and Phyllis Schrager. Also, Peggy Verburgt and Olive…

Doll Collector Club

The Sun Lakes Doll Collector Club has opened a doll repair center. Antique dolls make a wonderful collection, but often, as time goes by, old dolls lose some of the beauty to time and wear. We offer restoration and cleaning of rag dolls like Raggedy Ann and Andy, the original Cabbage Patch doll, older teddy…

April Focus: Meals to Grow Program at Matthew’s Crossing

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…

We’re Arizona Rangers, and We Love What We Do

Bill Boone As the Sun Lakes Rangers enter their fifth year, the Sun Lakes Company has evolved and grown in many ways. Starting with five members in 2019, the Company has grown to over 40 full and probationary Rangers. Five years ago, at its formation, the Company was focused on laying the foundation that would…

Supporting Animal Rescues

Time and time again, we get asked, “My condition currently restricts mobility to volunteer. How can we support a rescue?” First, a little about rescues and volunteering. About the Rescue Dogs: Each rescue dog is unique, and each one comes from a very different environment, type of socialization, neglect, abuse, or even abandonment. Sometimes their…