Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse was named as a winner in the American Red Cross Pump It Up Challenge, which recognizes high-achieving blood drive sponsors who have grown the number of blood donations collected in their community to help hospital patients in need. Committed to helping save lives, Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse has helped collect 287…
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Clubs & Classes, March 2022
Reach Out Sun Lakes Is Celebrating Our 15th Year of Food Collection
Ellen Engel The foods that are high priority for Matthew’s Crossing are as follows: peanut butter, canned meat/tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit, Vienna sausage, applesauce cups, cereal, macaroni and cheese (Easy Mac), ramen noodles, pasta, and soup. These foods represent the staples that can go into every box of food that is requested. There are…
Generals, March 2022
Virtual Walk for Sjögren’s March 12
Maria Davis I have been a Sjögren’s (SHOW-grins) patient since 2004. I am particularly excited about this year’s event, since people can participate from the comfort of their own home. You can join in an educational Zoom meeting and/or go out and walk right in your own neighborhood; details below. What is Sjögren’s? Sjögren’s is a…
Generals, January 2022
The Sun Lakes Posse and the American Red Cross Upcoming Blood Drives
As a vital part of our community, the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continues to host Red Cross Blood Drives to supplement the dangerously low levels of blood in the current supply inventories. The next blood drive will be on Friday, Jan. 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Office,…
Generals, January 2022
Reach Out Sun Lakes Begins 15th Year of Food Collection for Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank
Ellen Engel Reach Out Sun Lakes started collecting for Matthew’s Crossing at the beginning of 2008, and we have continued for 15 years. We have had many volunteers over the years, and we are so grateful for their support. Many new things are happening at Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank (MCFB). With our donations and many…
Generals, December 2021
The Price of Food Is Soaring, and Matthew’s Crossing Is Making Up the Difference
Ellen Engel “Finish your food. There are people in China who do not have food and are hungry right now.” Have you heard a version of this or been the culprit of saying it? I heard this from my mother during World War II. She mentioned China and other countries. As a child, you were…
Front Page, December 2021
17th Annual Luminaria Walk/Food Drive
Steve and Robyn Moody, Co-Chairs You are cordially invited to the 17th Annual Diamond Lake Luminaria Walk and Food Drive on Saturday, Dec. 11, and Sunday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. each night. That is the designated weekend that over 1000 Luminarias will be shining brightly around the edge of Diamond Lake. The…
Generals, November 2021
Reach Out Sun Lakes Continues to Collect for Matthew’s Crossing
We now have more groups opening their doors again and have welcomed us back to collect food for Matthew’s Crossing. Since January of 2008, we have collected food and money from several groups and delivered it to Matthew’s Crossing. We were unable to continue to collect after everything closed due to the pandemic. After a…
Generals, November 2021
2021 Annual Luminaria Walk/Food Drive
Steve and Robyn Moody, Co-Chairs, 2021 Unit 36C 17th Annual Luminaria Walk/Food Drive Even though the holiday season seems far away, planning for the Unit 36C 17th Annual Luminaria Walk/Food Drive around Diamond Lake began in August/September. The 2021 Unit 36C Luminaria Walk/Food Drive Steering Committee has decided: * Luminaria Walk and Food Drive dates:…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Sun Lakes Democratic Club Meeting
Our virtual meeting via Zoom will take place on Monday, Nov. 8, with social time at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting at 7 p.m. If you would like to attend, please calendar the date and email Weldon at [email protected]. Request the link to the Zoom meeting on Nov. 8. Please include your name, email address, and phone…