Nancy Meiner After weeks of removing and replacing over 400 weathered and tattered flags, the Sun Lakes Lions Club, who originated the “Fly the Flag” program in 2003, will once again fill the skies of our Sun Lakes community with the stars and stripes of the American flag. On Labor Day, we pay tribute to…
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Generals, February 2020
Volunteers Needed for Fly the Flag Program
Volunteers are needed for the Sun Lakes Lions Club “Fly the Flag” program. We are in need of assistance in order to continue this program which provides 1600 American flags at our subscribers’ residences. The flags are installed and removed four times a year, covering seven major holidays, on routes throughout Sun Lakes. We have…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Sun Lakes Lions Club Annual Lions International Peace Poster Award Presentation
On Nov. 5, the Sun Lake Lions Club conducted its annual Lions International Peace Poster awards presentation. Fifteen students from the Chandler Unified School District submitted their interpretations of peace throughout the world. Our local winner was Eliza Schwitzer, a 6th grader at Riggs Elementary. Her poster will be evaluated with the other Lions division…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
SL Lions to Host Casino Night Fundraiser for Camp Tatiyee
John Peterson On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Sun Lakes Lions Club will again be hosting the Casino Night fundraising event for Camp Tatiyee at the Sun Lakes Country Club from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Camp Tatiyee provides special needs for hundreds of physically and mentally challenged children and adults, and all proceeds are delivered…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Sun Lakes Lions Club Members Showcase at Open House
Forrest B. Cheuvront, Jr. Sun Lakes Lions Club in service to others, had tables at each area Homeowners Association Open House. Their tables displayed what Lions do in service to this area and worldwide service. Lions who served at these tables were Floyd Mullen, Clark and Nancy Meiner, Ruth and Larry Palmer, Forrest Cheuvront, Ron…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Sun Lakes Lions Club members showcase at open house
Forrest B. Cheuvront, Jr. Sun Lakes Lions Club in service to others, had tables at each area Homeowners Association Open House. Their tables displayed what Lions do in service to this area and worldwide service. Lions who served at these tables were Floyd Mullen, Clark and Nancy Meiner, Ruth and Larry Palmer, Forrest Cheuvront, Ron Gillet, Ray…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Sun Lakes Lions Club members receive awards
John Peterson Sun Lakes Lions who received awards at their meeting on June 6, 2019, were gathered together for a group photo. Left to right: Forrest and Shelva Kohler (received 20-year membership pins), Nancy and Clark Meiner (awarded a Certification of Appreciation with gift card from President Palmer for chairing, leading and working the Fly…
Clubs & Classes, June 2019
SL Lions Club awards over $31,000 to local organizations
On May 2, the Sun Lakes Lions Club awarded over $31,000 to local organizations that support the Sun Lakes community. Not shown are two organizations yet to be recognized. Pictured are recipients in attendance (left to right): Nancy Meiner, Boys & Girls Club of the East Valley (Child Spree); Jean Becker, Sun Lakes HOA #1;…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Sun Lakes Lions Club annual Casino Night
Lion John Peterson In late January, the Sun Lakes Lions Club hosted its annual Casino Night at the Sun Lakes Country Club. Over 400 guests were treated to a fun-filled night of gambling. Assistance was provided by Harrah’s Ak Chin Resort and the Sun Lakes Lions Breakfast Club. After earning reward dollars, the participants then…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
2018 Sun Lakes Lions Peace Poster Contest winners
Lion John Peterson On December 6, the Sun Lakes Lions Club hosted its Lions International Peace Poster awards ceremony. This program encourages young people ages 11 to 13 to create a poster depicting “Kindness Matters” for this year. Locally, 15 students in the Chandler Unified School District submitted posters for evaluation. Our club agreed to…