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…
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…
In the book of Matthew, Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 19:14). What a privilege it was to be part of a group who packed 36,288 meals, which will feed 99 children a daily meal for an entire…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Sun Lakes Posse Medical Group is looking for volunteers to help with our Medical Equipment Loaner Program. Now is the time to have some fun meeting new people while supporting the needs of your fellow Sun Lakes residents! Volunteers will check medical equipment in/out of the office (at a desk with a computer) and/or…
Fourteen Sun Lakes residents volunteered at Feed My Starving Children on March 9. The volunteers hand-packed rice, soy, dried vegetables, and a nutritionally complete blend of vitamins and minerals into bags, which were then sealed, boxed, placed in pallets, and shipped to reach the neediest children around the world. The 14 volunteers packed 864 bags,…
We are now approaching Major League Baseball Spring Training! The Los Angeles Angels have their Spring Training games in Tempe, Ariz., at Diablo Stadium, just off I-10. Games are from Feb. 26 to March 25, 2023, in the afternoon. Volunteers get the opportunity to be a ticket taker or parking lot attendant (directing cars where…