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…
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February 2026, Clubs & Classes
JWV Aids Vets Experiencing Homelessness with Hosting Second Annual Coffee Drive
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…
Clubs & Classes, January 2026
Duplicate Bridge Club Celebrates Veterans
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.
January 2026, Clubs & Classes
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…
Clubs & Classes, January 2026
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.
January 2026, Clubs & Classes
Emergency Financial Assistance Offered to Veterans Topic of JWV January Speaker
Nancy Stutman Eric Snelz, CEO/Executive Director of Helping Hands for Freedom (HHFF), will address the Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 on Sunday, Jan. 18, in Ballroom A of the Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes. Complimentary lox, bagels, donuts, and coffee will be served at 9:30 a.m., with the speaker…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
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…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
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…
November 2025, Religion
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…
Generals, November 2025
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!…