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…
Robson Reserve was the perfect host for this summer’s Neighbors Who Care Aging Made Easier Summer Speaker Series on Thursdays in June. Thanks to knowledgeable speakers from VeteranImprovedPension.com, Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix ER, and Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery speaking on a variety of important topics such as Extended Care Planning and Living…
“Helping others is the best antidepressant you can possibly take.” This quote was recently shared with us by our wonderful volunteer Ed Schuck. And when you think about it, this saying can really hit home. So many of us are looking to find purpose in life but don’t know where to begin. When we take…
Free Summer Speaker Series Neighbors Who Care announces its complimentary Aging Made Easier Summer Speaker Series for four weeks, beginning Thursday, June 8, and hosted at the beautiful Robson Reserve located at 9508 E. Riggs Road in Sun Lakes. To register, visit neighborswhocare.com or Eventbrite.com or call Neighbors Who Care at 480-895-7133. Four Sessions: June…
IronOaks Pickleball and Tennis Clubs partnered together to host a charity event benefiting Neighbors Who Care (NWC). We quickly surpassed our goal of $10,000 and raised $20,000+. This was accomplished with donations from sponsors, members designating their AZ Tax Credits to NWC, entry fees, and over $2,000 in 50/50 contributions. Additionally, homeowners were in a…
The Sun Lakes real estate marketplace is unique in where it is situated and in the community it serves. But it is unique in another remarkable way. The real estate agents serving the community not only get along, but they have united efforts to bring joy to the lives of isolated senior neighbors. In December,…