Join us on Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at 301 N. Hartford Road in Chandler for this free event. We are trying to keep things out of the landfill. Repairing things is good for the environment! Do you have a lamp that needs repair? A shirt that needs a button? Furniture repaired?…
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April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Desert Threads Quilters Well Represented at Local Quilt Show
Jody Edwards, Desert Threads Quilt Chapter of AQG Desert Threads Quilters had 10 quilters display their quilts at the Arizona Quilters Guild (AQG) Quilt Show in Mesa in January, with seven of them bringing home awards! The AQG Quilt Show is an annual show with quilts entered by AQG members from all over the state.…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Savvy Travelers Club to Meet April 9
Jeanette Rajamaki Join us for a special presentation by Princess Cruises on the launch of their new ship. Our Arizona director of sales will also discuss the benefits of the new Sanctuary Stateroom category now offered on the new ships. No dues, just lots of information, travel, and tips. The meeting is on Wednesday, April…
April 2025, Generals
The Phoenix Area Sjögren’s Walk Is Coming to Your House April 5
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 Sjogren’s? Sjögren’s is…
April 2025, Generals
Are You Familiar with the Living Well with Hearing Loss Community Program at ASU?
Join the HLAA East Valley Chapter on Thursday, April 10, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, Ariz., when we welcome Dr. Aparna Rao and Dr. Kate Tillery, both of the College of Health Solutions at ASU. Living Well with Hearing Loss means staying connected…
April 2025, Generals
Greater Sun Lakes Foundation Elects New Board Officers
Jeanne Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation has elected its new board of directors and selected its officers’ positions for 2025: Charlene Petragallo (president), Frank Gould and Kathy Skrei (vice presidents), Jeanne Becker (treasurer), Cheryl Ravenscroft (secretary), plus Karen Jorgensen, Brian Haynie, Chris Schneck (directors), and Richard Hawkes (president emeritus). The new board is…
April 2025, Generals
Message from the President
Leonard Horst Welcome to April and Happy Easter Season to all! The spring flowers are in full bloom, kids are brimming with energy and excitement as they get ready for their Easter egg hunts, and many of our residents are preparing to head back to their summer homes in cooler climates. Our board elections are…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Round Up Your Friends to Hear a Texas Cowgirl at Women’s Connection Meeting April 10
Kristy DeCleene Get fixin’ for fun and head on over to the Women’s Connection on Thursday, April 10, at 10 a.m. This country morning program includes coffee, tea, pastries, and fruit. Gluten-free is available upon request. The fee of $22 (tax and gratuity included) cash or check (payable to Sun Lakes Women’s Connection or SLWC)…
April 2025, Generals
Sheriff’s Posse to Hold Shred-A-Thon and Drug Take-Back
Bill Shedd The semi-annual Shred-A-Thon and National Drug Take-Back event will be held on Saturday, April 26. The Shred-A-Thon will be from 9:30 a.m. until noon, and the Drug Take-Back will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 10440 E. Riggs Road (northeast corner of Riggs and Alma School Roads). This event was organized…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Caring and Sharing to Highlight Sun Lakes Democrats’ April Meeting
Dwight Flatt Living independently as long as possible is the goal of nearly every senior, and Sheryl Keeme, executive director of Neighbors Who Care, will be at the Sun Lakes Democratic Club’s (SLDC) April 14 meeting to share how their organization can help people do just that. Neighbors Who Care is an organization that relies…