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…
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May 2024, Sports
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…
May 2024, Generals
Sun Lakes Women’s Association Announcement
There will be no Parking Lot Sale at the Sun Lakes Country Club (Phase 1) commencing May 1. All donations and calls for pick-up will resume in September. The only number that is valid is 844-777-5566.
May 2024, Religion
Sun Lakes United Church of Christ Donation to Justa Center
Stewart Thompson As the second half of our Lenten Giving Drive, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ collected supplies for Justa Center. Some of the items that we collected and delivered included paper goods, personal care, and items for their cooling station. Justa Center is a day resource center designed to help homeless adults 55+…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
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…
Religion, April 2024
Sun Lakes United Church of Christ Lenten Donation to Maggie’s Place
Stewart Thompson As part of our Lenten Giving Project, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ delivered women’s toiletries, infant care needs, and birthday toys and books to Maggie’s Place. Maggie’s Place has served moms, babies, families, and the community for more than 23 years, from one home to seven, from hosting five moms the first…
April 2024, Generals
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…
April 2024, Generals
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…
April 2024, Generals
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…
March 2024, Religion
Unity: The Field of Potentiality
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought Community. We celebrate Peace, Love, Light, Joy, and Healing. We practice affirmative prayer and positive thinking, and we support one another in living a Spirit-centered life. Rev. Jeanne MacLaughlin is our spiritual leader, and she gives us our lesson on Sunday at 10 a.m.…