Dr. Harold Wong For many, most of their liquid assets are inside their traditional IRA or 401(k). However, this is a mistake, because you are creating a ticking tax time bomb. Example: An engineer, age 35, contributes $10,000 a year to his IRA and/or 401(k) each year. He’s in a 25% tax bracket and saves…
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February 2025, Generals
Assistance League Fashion Show on March 1 Will Support Children
Sarah Auffret The spring fashion show for Assistance League of East Valley last March had a pronounced effect on Donna Pratt of Sun Lakes. Sitting in the audience after modeling in the show, she was struck by what she heard. “There was a teacher who told a story about a boy sharing his sweater with…
February 2025, Generals
29th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival: Fostering Community, Unity, and Understanding
The 29th annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival (GPJFF) will run from Feb. 13 through March 2 at Harkins Theatres Fashion 20 in Chandler, as well as two other Harkins theaters in Scottsdale and Peoria. Showcasing 29 captivating films from around the globe in total, the 10 festival screenings at the Chandler location will celebrate…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
U.S.VETS Express Appreciation for JWV Donations
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 welcomes Michelle Jameson, executive director for U.S.VETS Phoenix, to speak on Sunday, Feb. 16. The meeting takes place in the Oakwood Country Club Ballroom, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A “Meet & Greet” with free lox and bagels, coffee, and doughnuts starts at…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
Do You Crochet? Mat Makers Could Use Your Help!
Mary Shelor The Mat Makers still meet in the Hopi Room at the SunBird Golf Resort on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., but we still need help, mainly in the crocheting department. If you crochet or are interested in learning how to crochet, we need you! We have an abundance of plastic bags, but…
February 2025, Generals
Come LAFF with the Talented Cast of ‘The Family Tree’
Carol Horowitz The most unusual, hysterically funny musical comedy that you’ll ever see! Have you ever thought of researching your own ancestry? What do you actually know about your own lineage? Do you know where your ancestors lived, loved, or what they looked like? Even more, are you brave enough to accept the results of…
February 2025, Generals
Veterans Coffee Hour
Veterans Coffee Hour is held every second Thursday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. at Valley of the Sun Memorial Cemetery located at 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler, AZ 85248. Join us for coffee and donuts, share stories with fellow veterans, and learn about veteran services. Come join us for the camaraderie!…
February 2025, Generals
What Makes Crystal Cards Work?
Crystal Cards (CC) accepts donations of used greeting cards, gives them new life, and sells them for $1 each to raise money for My Sister’s Place, a domestic violence shelter in Chandler. A few women came up with this idea in 2016, and with their determination and commitment, CC has grown beyond anything imagined. CC…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
Looking for Laughter and Fun in Your Life?
Dianne Zimmerman Sun Lakes Bridge Club hosts duplicate bridge games on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, south building, 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. There are games for all levels of play. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to game time.…
February 2025, Generals
Variety Show Update
Nancy Patterson Here comes the Variety Show. Tickets go on sale Feb. 12 at 10 a.m.! Select March 8 or 9 to join us for a buffet dinner and show in the Arizona Room at Sun Lakes Country Club. Doors open at 5 p.m. with open seating. The buffet dinner starts at 5:15 p.m., and…