Sheryl Keeme, Neighbors Who Care Executive Director When I meet someone for the first time around the Sun Lakes community, sometimes the first thing out of their mouth is, “What an awesome organization that is!” or “You do such good work!” The sense of pride I experience when I hear those words makes me feel…
Tag Archive for Volunteer
March 2024, Generals
Join the Fun: Be a Volunteer at New Adventures in Learning!
Did you know that New Adventures is so much more than just a place to take classes? We provide multiple opportunities to volunteer and meet new people and make friends. Our volunteers are the backbone of New Adventures, and they play a crucial role in everything we do. Whether you have a few hours to…
March 2024, Generals
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Providing Food to Others
James Meagher The roots of the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in the United States are often credited to the parades started by poor Irish immigrants who came to America seeking relief from hunger and oppression during the potato famine period in Ireland in the mid-19th century to cities like New York, Boston, and Chicago.…
March 2024, Generals
Appreciation Is Year Round
There is a special time set aside for National Volunteer Appreciation Week, but Rover’s Kids think that every day is Volunteer Appreciation Day! They are blessed to have a wonderful team of volunteers, known as their Ambassadors! Several have been with us 10 to 15 years, and some are newbies. You may recognize them as…
January 2024, Generals
Volunteers Provide Help for Assault Victims, Clothing for School Children
Sarah Auffret When Della Stagner moved to Sun Lakes, she looked for volunteer opportunities that suited her interests and “felt right.” It wasn’t until she walked into the thrift shop of Assistance League of East Valley that she found her match. “My friend Candy suggested I donate my good used clothing and housewares to the…
Generals, January 2024
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Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Science and Technology
Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool indoors and…
Generals, January 2024
Mobile Food Program
In January the Sun Lakes Mobile Food Program will be coming to the Sun Lakes communities. We will be back to our distribution point at the main office of Sun Lakes Country Club once every two weeks and will be working on expanding our delivery points to each of the five Sun Lakes communities and…
December 2023, Features
A Heroes Invitation
Kathy Sinnott The Arizona Heroes Memorial is currently under construction in Oro Valley. Briefly, this living memorial will honor Arizona residents who served (and serve) within the military, as well as those of the first responder and healthcare professions. Our heroes answered ‘the call of duty’ to secure our nation’s freedoms. Recently, our world has…
December 2023, Generals
Fire Corps Volunteers Still Serving Sun Lakes Community
Brian Curry The Fire Corps volunteers of the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority are still assisting the Sun Lakes community in a variety of ways, such as teaching CCR (Cardio Cerebral Resuscitation) and providing fire inspections (by Arizona state-certified inspectors). But two programs they administer that are long running and impactful are the Home Safety…