Jerry Higgins Neighbors Who Care (NWC), a Sun Lakes-based service organization that provides multiple varied services to the Sun Lakes and South Chandler community, was recently the beneficiary of a $1,611 donation from the Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC). “Community groups such as the Cottonwood Tennis Club are so key to our sustainability. We are so…
Sheryl Keeme Planning is underway for Play It Forward, the Third Annual Tennis/Pickleball Event to Benefit Neighbors Who Care, on Saturday, April 6. All fun pickleball and tennis play will take place at IronOaks Racquet Club. Representatives from several Sun Lakes/South Chandler communities are involved in planning this year’s event, and everyone is encouraged to…
Jerry Higgins The Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) established the Bradshaw/Neu Tennis Tournament as the fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Chandler and Neighbors Who Care. In addition to the tournament fees, raffle sales, and donations by the spectators, a lot of the fundraiser’s success is due to many generous sponsors. CTC is excited…
NWC Volunteer Tom Jones Brings Expertise and Warmth as a Volunteer Neighbors Who Care (NWC) volunteer Tom Jones clearly demonstrates the heart of selfless service. He came to us this past August because he was looking for a way to fill his time since retiring. “I needed to fill a void,” Tom says. “Volunteering with…
Chandler Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Neighbors Who Care (NWC) join host Risen Savior Lutheran Church to announce the Deck the Holidays with CSO and NWC on Sunday, Dec. 3, for two shows; one at 3 p.m. and one at 6 p.m., inside Risen Savior Lutheran Church Worship Center. Search for tickets on Eventbrite.com or chandlersymphony.com.…
On Oct. 11 a group of Neighbors Who Care (NWC) clients were treated to a Harvest Luncheon thanks to the generosity of a group of Sun Lakes community realtors from 20 or more companies, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, and Culver’s. Sun Lakes United Methodist Church hosted the group, and Culver’s supplied the chili and…
Sheryl Keeme At Neighbors Who Care, helping volunteers feel successful is important to us. After all, without them, there would be no Neighbors Who Care. While most of the services our volunteers deliver to our clients are little more than a simple drive to the grocery store or a respite visit offering a break to…
At Neighbors Who Care, helping volunteers feel successful is important to us. After all, without them, there would be no Neighbors Who Care. While most of the services our volunteers deliver to our clients are little more than a simple drive to the grocery store or a respite visit offering a break to one of…
Providing care for someone can become a significant source of stress, consuming a considerable amount of your daily time and energy. Over time, exhaustion sets in, and this mounting stress can eventually lead to burnout, negatively impacting both your mental well-being and physical health. In July, our Caregiver Conference offered ideas about self-care and how…
Vickie Brush, president of Sun Lakes Women’s Association, visited the Neighbors Who Care office this spring to share some great news. After Executive Director Sheryl Keeme visited a meeting of the active Sun Lakes group, the two women formed a partnership among the two nonprofits to better serve the community. Ms. Brush explained that the…