The African American Association of Sun Lakes (A.A.A.S.L.) Holiday Red & Green Gala will be on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Cottonwood Country Club San Tan Ballroom, 25630 S. Brentwood Drive, Sun Lakes (cocktail attire). Music will be provided by Sam Rogers and The Blues Expedition Band with DJ Kyle…
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November 2025, Generals
Have You Ever Wondered What’s the Key to a Good Night’s Sleep?
Carol Horowitz Well, wonder no longer! In March of 2026, LAFF (Laughter and Friendship Forever) will present an absolutely hilarious one-act/one-hour (or so) musical comedy, aptly titled The Key to a Good Night’s Sleep! An interfaith organization that includes members of most of the religious organizations within Sun Lakes, the mission of LAFF is to…
November 2025, Generals
Do You Know How Assistive Technology Can Improve Your Life?
Come join the HLAA East Valley Chapter on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. We will introduce Michael Buckley from AzTAP (Arizona Technology Access Program). Assistive Technology (AT) includes thousands of products that help people with disabilities to be more independent and productive. These products help to…
November 2025, Generals
Why We Do What We Do
Crystal Cards (CC) takes donated greeting cards and rejuvenates them into brand-new cards to sell for $1 at our local sales. Volunteers sort, cut, glue, decorate, and label each and every card then host sales several times monthly. All of this is done to raise funds for My Sister’s Place (MSP), a local domestic violence…
November 2025, Generals
Neighbors Who Care
Greg McCarthy—A Helping Hand with a Heart of Gold Robin Wilson When Greg McCarthy became a volunteer with Neighbors Who Care in the Summer of 2018, he was no stranger to giving back. A longtime supporter of food banks, Habitat for Humanity, and Junior Achievement, Greg has always believed in the power of community service.…
November 2025, Generals
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse/Red Cross Blood Drive Results
Bill Shedd The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross held a successful blood drive at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Office on Sept. 27. As a vital part of our Sun Lakes and SunBird communities, the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continues to hold these blood drives to supplement the dangerously low levels…
November 2025, Generals
Support Arizona Rangers Shop With A Cop
Bill Boone The Arizona Rangers-Sun Lakes Company, along with local law enforcement officers, will once again be participating in the Arizona Law Enforcement Outreach & Support (AZLEOS) program Shop With A Cop. Shop With A Cop is a series of events with two primary goals: first, to support underprivileged children and young adults within the…
November 2025, Generals
Friends of the Library Meet & Greet November 6
The Friends of the Library Meet & Greet will be on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Ed Robson Library. Come by and meet the members of our amazing Friends of the Library. You can even sign up to become a member!
November 2025, Generals
Community Blood Drive in Sun Lakes November 20
On Thursday, Nov. 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Edward Jones Financial Advisor Stephen Phair will host a community blood drive in the parking lot of his office, located at 9666 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. This marks the third blood drive organized by Phair and his team, a tradition that has…
Generals, November 2025
Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation’s Annual Fundraising Dinner Dance Gala
Jan Hawkes and Jeanne Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation’s annual premier fundraising event this year is called Candy Cane Christmas Gala, and tickets for the glamorous event are now on sale on our website at slcommunityfoundation.com. Event coordinator Jan Hawkes, with a team of Foundation Friends volunteers, are arranging an elegant, semi-formal dinner…