Neighbors Who Care: ‘Keeping Company’—Respite Care Is Simply Visiting with a Neighbor Remember the days when the crickets were chirping outside and the kids were scrambling to collect fireflies in jars and sitting on the porch keeping company with the neighbors? Shooting the breeze was the way we kept in touch before we scrolled through…
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April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Keep on Rollin’
Harry Huckemeyer The Short Line Model Railroad Club had put in place a busy agenda for the first half of 2024, but due to circumstances beyond our control, we had to make a few adjustments. The Open House at the Arizona Railroad Museum was scheduled for February, but it had to be delayed and eventually…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Agave Quilt Guild
Mary La Tourelle Show and Tell is a favorite part of our Agave Quilt Guild’s meetings when members show off the items they have made. At our March meeting Ginger Mays showed her “monster” wall hangings, Vicki Reed showed her placemat totes, and Mary Shelton showed a quilt of aboriginal fabrics she will be gifting…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
The Camera Club Swings into Spring
Ken Duquaine On March 9 the Sun Lakes Camera Club (SLCC) played host to the Arizona Camera Club Council’s (ACCC) Spring Roundup. ACCC is a federation of 17 camera clubs in Arizona whose purpose is to promote the mutual enjoyment of photography, to encourage the advancement of its members in the knowledge and contributions to…
April 2024, Generals
Sun Lakes Chorale Update
Yvonne Orlich We are winding down for the spring season. Next month’s issue of the Splash and SunBird News will have a story about our annual spring concert on March 14. We gathered at Sun Lakes Country Club on Feb. 19 for our annual dinner and Second Annual Talent Show. And, wow, we have a…
April 2024, Sports
Unity: The Unity Community
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought Community. We celebrate Peace, Love, Light, Joy, and Healing. Our practice is affirmative prayer and positive thinking, and we support one another in living a Spirit-centered life. Rev. Jeanne MacLaughlin is our Spiritual leader and presents us with our lessons on Sunday morning at…
March 2024, Features
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood invites the community to attend our annual Card Party fundraising event on Monday, March 11, at 10 a.m. at the Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes. This event benefits many local charities, such as but not limited to Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank, Sun Lakes Fire Department, Neighbors Who Care,…
March 2024, Generals
Mark Your Calendars!
The Yard Sale in a Parking Lot, sponsored by the Sun Lakes Women’s Association, will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 15 and March 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Country Club east parking lot, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes. The huge Yard Sale in a Parking…
March 2024, Generals
Tickets on Sale for ‘A Salute to the Music Men’
What do “Lazy River,” “That’s Life,” and “Good Luck Charm” have in common? They all were made famous by outstanding music men in American history—men who wrote and/or performed songs that were so popular in their day that they became an enduring part of American culture. The Chordaires Show Chorus of Sun Lakes will present…
March 2024, Generals
‘We Share Because We Care’ Food Drive
Summer is quickly approaching, which means many of our Sun Lakes/Chandler-area residents are planning their “escape” from the Arizona summer heat. Many of you will have extra food that you don’t want to leave behind in your homes all summer long, so, instead, drop it off at the food drive! Risen Savior Lutheran Church is…