Tag: veterans

Rotary Club of Sun Lakes – January 2026

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…

JWV Poppy Campaign

Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 raised more than $17,000 at 10 Fry’s locations in the Phoenix East Valley on Veterans Day weekend. This is the first Poppy Campaign where shoppers who don’t carry cash were able to help homeless, hospitalized, and at-risk veterans by donating to the JWV Poppy Campaign.

Arizona VMLC President to Address JWV on December 21

Nancy Stutman Tom Eiseminger, a U.S. Army veteran and president of the Arizona Veterans Medical Leadership Council (VMLC), will be the featured speaker at the Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 meeting on Sunday, Dec. 21, in the Oakwood clubhouse ballroom, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes. Complimentary lox, bagels, donuts, and coffee…

Fly Fishing Club

George Abernathy Historically, the Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club’s goals have been to keep our lines wet and support our disabled veterans; however, in addition to keeping our lines wet and supporting veterans, this year, we opted to support Trout Unlimited’s Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program. Trout in the Classroom offers students of all…

Veterans and Remembrance

Reverend Jennifer Lambert November is a month of remembering. As the season shifts, our calendars call us to Veterans Day—a time to honor the men and women who have served our country with courage and sacrifice. In our community, many neighbors wear the quiet witness of that service. Their stories, their steadfastness, and their ongoing…

Veterans Coffee Hour

Veterans Coffee Hour is held every second Thursday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. at Valley of the Sun Memorial Cemetery located at 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler, AZ 85248. Join us for coffee and donuts, share stories with fellow veterans, and learn about veteran services. Come join us for the camaraderie!…

Lions Club – October 2025

Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Name Lion of the Year Brian Curry Sun Lakes Breakfast Lion Judy Brotherton, club secretary, was named this year’s Lion of the Year. Presenting her with her plaque was Sun Lakes Breakfast Lion’s Club President Jack Dreyer. Dreyer commented, “Judy has been a great club secretary as well as volunteering for…