Nancy Stutman All veterans are invited to learn how to get free tickets to sporting and entertainment events and help support the Vet Tix Hero’s Wish program. Steve Weintraub, Chief Strategy Officer at Veteran Tickets Foundation, and member of the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame, will address Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 on…
Nancy Stutman Members of Jewish War Veterans, Copper State Post 619 were asked what Freedom and Independence means to them on this 250th Anniversary of America. Here are a few of their replies. Robert Howard, U.S. Navy,1971-1974, USS Constellation, Vietnam As a Vietnam veteran, freedom and independence mean having the right to live my life…
Betty Bogaard The Agave Quilters continue to create throughout the summer. Many of our members are currently piecing and quilting patriotic quilts for local veterans. Our goal is to complete these by November 1 when they will be delivered to the Arizona Patriot Guard Riders to be gifted during the holiday season, as part of…
Following church services on Sunday, May 24, the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will again host a brief flag-lowering ceremony at 10 a.m.at the Veterans Circle of Honor Monument in front of the church. This moving ceremony will honor more than one million men and women who died in all branches of our Nation’s armed forces.…
Nancy Stutman Members and volunteers of Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 (JWV) in red shirts will be conducting their Memorial Day Poppy Drive this month at the following Fry’s Markets Saturday and Sunday, May 23 to 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chandler: Alma School and Germann, Riggs and McQueen, Ocotillo and…
Becky Donatelli As the new year is now into its third month, Gila Butte Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), is filled with activities to join. Our chapter is a women’s nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization focused on helping the community and especially Historical Preservation, Education, and Patriotism. Gila Butte Chapter meets on the…
Rotarians—People of Action Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Chair Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Rotarians are “people of action.” The club recently participated in East Valley community service and education projects: Mentoring and leading AWIM (A World in Motion) Jet Toy competition races at fifth grade classes of CUSD’s Fulton and Carlson Elementary Schools…
Nancy Stutman Michelle Jameson, U.S.VETS executive director, will address the issues facing veterans experiencing homelessness at the Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 meeting on Sunday, Feb. 22, in Ballroom A at Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Boulevard, Sun Lakes. Complimentary lox, bagels, donuts, and coffee will be served at 9:30 a.m., with…
Carol Ritter On Nov. 11 the Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club celebrated Veterans Appreciation Day. A total of 20 club members who served in the United States Armed Forces were recognized and thanked for their service. Come join our club! For more info, contact George Hofer at 480-748-1242.
Sun Lakes Rotary and Sew-N-Sews Partnership Continues Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes’ (RCSL) partnership with the Sun Lakes Sew-N-Sews has begun its third year with a $1,000 check presentation. Rotarians from RCSL’s Peacebuilder Committee and Sew-N-Sews Children’s Charities Committee members gathered to celebrate their third year of…