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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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 wlkariz@aol.com. Request the link to the Zoom meeting on Nov. 8. Please include your name, email address, and phone…
The Arizona Rangers-Sun Lakes Company is stepping up this holiday season to ensure children surrounding the Sun Lakes communities do not go without holiday gifts this Christmas, and we are asking for your help. The Sun Lakes Rangers will be personally sponsoring 15 underprivileged children and young adults, and would like your support in sponsoring…
Mark Whitaker The time is fast approaching for the 2021 (sixth annual) Chandler Wreaths Across America Day event, which will be held at the Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery. The event is scheduled for the third Saturday in December, which is Dec. 18 this year. The Chandler event began and continues as an…
Lion John Peterson The Sun Lakes Lions Food Drive will occur on Saturday, Nov. 20, in the Sun Lakes Country Club parking lot from 9 a.m. until noon. Please donate nonperishable food items for distribution to AZCEND and other charities.