Linda Shanahan My husband is alive today because I did call. On a Thursday, my husband, a Sun Lakes Softball League participant, was in the outfield, running to catch a fly ball, and collided with another player trying to catch that same ball. Unfortunately, both went down. Both players realized they could not continue and…
Tag: Sun Lakes Fire Department
Generals, December 2019
“Shop ‘til You Drop” Fashion Show
Rose Pachura The Ladies Community Chit & Chat Breakfast Group is sponsoring a community fundraiser for the Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (Sun Lakes Fire Department) on Jan. 15, 2020. The Fashion Show by Calle Rose Traveling Boutique will be in the Cottonwood Country Club ballroom. Doors open to shop at 9 a.m., and breakfast…
Generals, May 2019
4th annual Classic Car Event for Cactus Mountain Properties
Saturday, March 30, the 4th Annual Classic Car Event to raise funds for the Sun Lakes Firefighter’s Emergency Relief Fund was held on the corner of Riggs and Alma School Roads. Well more than 100 classic cars participated in this fundraiser, bringing crowds from Sun Lakes and all of the surrounding communities. Music from the…
Generals, February 2019
Charity Designer Purse Bingo to benefit Sun Lakes Fire Department
Come win a designer purse at Charity Designer Purse Bingo to benefit Sun Lakes Fire Dept. on Tuesday, February 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) at Sun Lakes Country Club clubhouse. Ticket cost is $20.00 purchased by February 19 or $25.00 at the door. Ticket includes a light snack and…
June 2018
The Hot Spot
Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions donate grill to AFMA/Sun Lakes Brian Curry. When the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club heard that the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes station two was without a BBQ grill, they were happy to come to the “rescue” of the firefighters and medics of the district by donating a new…
Generals, April 2018
AFMA cooks at Art at the Lakes
Brian Curry The men and women of the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes Fire District take a break from their cooking duties at this year’s Art at the Lakes. Art at the Lakes, which raises funds for the firefighter’s SLERF fund (Sun Lakes Emergency Relief Fund), is one of the firefighters’ and medics’…
Generals, April 2018
The Hot Spot
AFMA/Sun Lakes Fire Chief discusses Ambulance Membership Program Brian Curry With an invitation from Judy Caniglia, President of the Sun Lakes Women’s Association, Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA) Deputy Chief Rob Helie came to speak to the group recently. The main subject of the discussion was AFMA’s proposal to implement an Ambulance Membership…
Front Page, February 2018
Feed A Fire Fighter Program
Angie Timm Have you heard about the First Friday Feed a Fire Fighter Program here in Sun Lakes? The program was started in 2015 by Linda Shanahan as a way for the Sun Lakes residents to thank the crews at the two local Fire Stations #231 and #232. Volunteers prepare a meal on the first…
Features, February 2018
AFMA launches new Public Education Series
Brian Curry AFMA Fire Marshal Eric Kriwer gave an informational talk on cooking fires and fire extinguisher usage at the Robson Library recently. The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority is planning on giving public education classes on various fire and general safety issues that affect the Sun Lakes community monthly. The February presentation is on…
Features, June 2017
Sun Lakes Lady Niners give back
The Sun Lakes Lady Niners have continuously raised funds for causes they believe in. This year, instead of supporting a national group, they decided to raise money that would stay here in our Sun Lakes community. The first name that came up was the Sun Lakes fire district. The Sun Lakers Niners wanted to purchase…