Understanding Medicare and its ongoing changes is a challenge! Plan to attend this informative workshop on Tuesday, October 11 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. The presenter will be Shelly Winson with True Choice Benefits. This workshop is being sponsored by Christine Lobdell Raney of Edward…
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Generals, October 2016
Introducing your Cottonwood Palo Verde Foundation
Maidy Horst Last fall, the Cottonwood Palo Verde Foundation (the Foundation) had just been established. With this new season, it is time to reintroduce the Foundation to our Sun Lakes community. The Foundation was established to enhance the quality of life for the older population in the East Valley, including Sun Lakes residents, in the…
Front Page, October 2016
Cottonwood Palo Verde Fun Walk Is Coming November 5
Get out your walking shoes, everyone! The very first Cottonwood Palo Verde Fun Walk is scheduled to take place at 9:00 a.m. Saturday on November 5. The walk will take place around one or all of the five lakes – it’s your choice. You can pick your poison! Do a half mile walk, a one…
Generals, September 2016
News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care Inc.
Hope conquers fear Eric Ehst, Executive Director You see it in the puppy’s eyes, the hope for a walk or a treat. There’s a sparkle of anticipation and joy, just waiting for fulfillment. Or maybe instead there’s the fear of getting a swat as punishment for that “mistake” on the rug. You can also see…
Religion, July 2016
Unity: No worries
At Unity of Sun Lakes we adopt a positive attitude and lifestyle. We follow the teachings of Jesus as well as other spiritual masters. We will be closed during July and August but we invite you to join us on September 4 when our Sunday services resume. At Unity it feels just like coming home…
Generals, July 2016
News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care Inc.
Driving is essential Eric Ehst, Executive Director If you live in Sun Lakes or south Chandler you know how important driving is. There’s virtually no other way to get around. We have no public transportation. Most of us are in areas with no Dial-a-Ride service. Even if it’s available, it’s inconvenient. Taxis are expensive and…
Generals, June 2016
News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care Inc.
Eric Ehst, Executive Director In April Neighbors Who Care kicked off a major new initiative to better connect, cooperate and collaborate with the communities we serve. The initial meeting of the Neighbors Who Care Advocates’ Circle brought together a group of civic, business and community leaders, along with current and former board members of NWC.…
Features, June 2016
The Hot Spot
Sun Lakes resident Jerry Rex and his four year old grandson Brendan Rex visited Station One of the Sun Lakes Fire District to thank the crew of engine 231 and ambulance 231 who came to Brendan’s aid recently. Brendan was visiting his grandparents when he went into respiratory distress and the SLFD crew responded and…
Generals, May 2016
News From Your Neighbors: Neighbors Who Care Inc.
Carol Bowers, Volunteer Services Manager Neighbors Who Care honored 250 volunteers at our annual Volunteer Recognition Brunch. This year our theme was Moving Ahead in Style. We enjoyed an elegant mid-day meal and a lovely fashion show presented by Bon Worth and our very fashionable volunteers. More than 30 individuals were recognized by the city…
Generals, April 2016
News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care, Inc.
A community lifeline Eric Ehst, Executive Director Recently, one of our long-time clients passed away. This is not an uncommon occurrence at Neighbors Who Care; our 1500 clients are mostly elderly (40 percent are over 85), frail (needing some assistance with everyday needs), and most live alone. When researching this gentleman’s record I was not…