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,…
Thanks to the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse’s generosity, Neighbors Who Care (NWC) was on hand at the annual Open House held in January. Here, Community Engagement Manager Jennifer Gustafson shares information about how easy it is to volunteer for Neighbors Who Care and how to join our corps.
Neighbors Who Care’s 2nd Annual Aging Made Easier conference offered “Straight talk about aging well—before you need it!” to more than 200 guests from Sun Lakes and East Valley communities in January, at the beautiful Risen Savior Lutheran Church Worship Center. A host of senior service resources and speakers with relevant and practical messages were…
On Dec. 21 a newly formed alliance of Sun Lakes realtor companies partnered with Neighbors Who Care to host a lovely holiday luncheon for 50 Neighbors Who Care clients at Cottonwood’s Saguaro Room. Each guest was offered transportation to attend, a delicious lunch, a gift for each person, and treats for the holiday spirit. The…
Members of the Risen Savior Lutheran Church Fellowship Committee presented Neighbors Who Care Executive Director Sheryl Keeme with a check for $1,000 from the proceeds of their successful Rummage Sale this past fall. The successful event allowed the group to contribute to various charitable organizations with the dollars the sale raised. Neighbors Who Care relies…