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, in Chandler. Join us for coffee and donuts, share stories with fellow veterans, and learn about veteran services. Come join us for the camaraderie! Meeting…
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August 2024, Generals
Reach Out Sun Lakes
Jim Meagher In many ways, America is the land of plenty. But for so many, hunger is a reality. Many people believe that the problems associated with hunger are confined to small pockets of society, certain areas of the country, or certain neighborhoods, but the reality is much different. Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank has been…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
A Final Salute to a Jewish War Veterans Founder
The Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 exists in the East Valley because of a handful of truly committed veterans. One of its most active members was founder Richard Askinazi who was honored recently at the Post’s 30th Anniversary luncheon. Over this period, the Post has grown to more than 100 members and…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
Desert Threads Casual Summer
Joan Y. Carver Desert Threads Quilt Guild is enjoying casual and fun meetings through the hot summer. In June nearly 20 members who call Sun Lakes their “summer” home met without a planned program, finding this extra time perfect for sharing inspiring projects, new techniques, and fun Show & Tell. Besides the informal format providing…
August 2024, Religion
The Hunt Intensifies for the Best Blessed Breakfast
First Baptist Church Sun Lakes (FBSL) is on the move again, looking for the Best Blessed Breakfast in town. The air is shrouded in mystery, though, like the whisper of forgotten voices carried on a breeze that rustled through the overgrown foliage. Shadows danced between the local cacti. Casting fleeting glimpses of secrets long buried…
August 2024, Generals
A Taste of New Adventures
So, you’ve heard of New Adventures but aren’t sure their programs would be of interest to you? Well, Sept. 9-12 we offer four free classes from some of our most experienced presenters. Registration is required, but non-members are welcome. Artificial Intelligence: What Is It? Monday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. Presenter: Rob Truman. Rob has…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
Sew-N-Sews Stays Cool
Eileen Turner Christmas ornaments, knitting without needles, finishing a project, and making clothing that fits, Sun Lakes Sew-N-Sews is making this hot, desert summer a cool time. Several groups and workshops continue through this summer with projects in the Sewing Room at the Ocotillo clubhouse. Connie Hogan led a workshop to make Christmas ornaments. This…
August 2024, Generals
Neighbors Who Care – August 2024
Neighbors Who Care Celebrates 30 Years in 2024! Let us help you learn more about who we are … Have you ever wondered where the dollars that are contributed to Neighbors Who Care go or exactly how many people we help regularly? At Neighbors Who Care, every dollar donated directly supports our mission of helping…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
Board Games, Card Games, Word Games
Do you enjoy playing a variety of games? We have separate tables for playing board games, card games, dice games, party games, or word games. We can teach you how to play, or you can teach us your games! We play games in Oakwood, Sun Lakes, but can schedule an event at your Sun Lakes…
August 2024, Religion
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation and the East Valley JCC Presents Israel Series
“Israel; A Nation and its People” is the title of a two-part series presented by the Adult Education and the Friends of Israel Committees in co-sponsorship with the East Valley Jewish Community Center. Strong supporters of Israel have found that many in the American media have a bias against Israel, particularly related to the longstanding…