Volunteer Spotlight: Sandra Givens Robin Wilson If you recognize Sandra Givens, it might be from her years as a regional HR manager or perhaps from the cover of one of her nine published novels. Since 2023, however, our clients know her best as the friendly face behind the wheel. A Journey of Resilience After years…
Mary Humecke The annual scholarship fundraiser held by AAUW Southeast Valley on March 21, exceeded expectations! Almost two hundred people attended and were treated to delicious appetizers while enjoying acoustic guitar selections masterfully played by local musician Joe Lombardi. The speakers, Dr. Carissa Lynch, dean of students at San Marcos Elementary School and Maddy Rohm,…
Esther Spear The next meeting of the SLJC sisterhood will take place on Thursday, May 21, at the Chapel Center in Sun Lakes at 1 p.m. We will have a baby shower for mothers who are military veterans. The organization assists in providing items for mothers and their newborn babies. Please bring any of these…
Jim Wegman, Publicity For the past 14 years, the Men’s Niners have supported the Hamilton High School Golf Program with a fundraiser, including a Play Day with our members. 2026 was no exception. The Niners membership stepped up again this year and raised over $6,000 for Hamilton High’s Golf Program. Members canvassed local merchants and…
Terrie Veltrie The Ocotillo Women’s League (OWL) annual Fashion Show fundraising event sailed to new heights on Jan. 26, as the sold-out, cruise-themed luncheon welcomed members and guests to the Oakwood Country Club ballroom. As we pulled up anchor, dancers from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Chandler) opened the event performing to the music of…
The community is invited to attend Art at Sun Lakes 2026, a premier arts and crafts show and fundraiser supporting the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA) Firefighters Charities. The event will take place on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date scheduled for Saturday, March 14. The show…
Bill and Jeanne Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation’s (GSLCF) Country Hoedown fundraiser event will be on Sunday, March 15, in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood Country Club. Tickets are $55 each and will be available Feb. 2 on the Foundation’s website at www.slcommunityfoundation.com. There is no limit on the number of tickets…
Shabbat service will be held on Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel. The board of directors will be installed during the service. Full services are conducted each month from February through June on the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel. For additional information or…
Mary Humecke All local Southeast Valley women are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the AAUW Southeast Valley Branch (SEV) held on the third Monday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the IronOaks clubhouse in the Bradford Room. On Jan. 19 a representative from Civic Engagement Beyond Voting (CEBV) will be…
Sydney Engle JudyWear Boutique and Wet & Wild Water Aerobics of Sun Lakes will once again present a Stylin’ and Sippin’ fashion show fundraiser to benefit Parents Of Murdered Children (POMC) on Feb. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the San Tan Ballroom in Sun Lakes. You are invited to come sip a cocktail…