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.…
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…
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…
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!
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…
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…
D. Williams Having been involved in all levels of the nationwide rescue community for over 20 years, there are some procedures that should not be overlooked: due diligence in vetting the rescue and verifying information regarding the pet. The following questions were asked by a homeowner. They are brief. Please contact me at 480-600-2828 if…
Linda Ryan As we enter the autumn of our lives, it’s important to make mindful choices about how we spend our time. While it may be easy to slip into the habit of watching game shows like Family Feud, Let’s Make a Deal, or The Match Game on TV, there are more fulfilling options available.…
Vicki Mckenna Mark your calendars for the Third Annual Artistic Creations Fine Art Reception and Sale. This event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the Bradford Room next to Stone & Barrel restaurant in Oakwood. Five local artists will be exhibiting and selling their fine art, with…
Terrie Veltrie, OWL Board of Directors President “Let’s Cruise into Cabi Fashions” is the theme for the annual Fashion Show, luncheon, and basket raffle to be hosted by the Ocotillo Women’s League (OWL). The Jan. 26, 2026, fundraising event will be held at the Oakwood Country Club ballroom in Sun Lakes, with doors opening at…