You can become part of a unique group of volunteers and make a very meaningful contribution to many blind readers. To become a braille transcriber, you need: At least 10 hours a week, both to train and then to make braille books A love for words. (Word puzzle addicts are especially welcome). One Windows-system home…
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Clubs & Classes, November 2016
The end of Alzheimer’s starts with me
Shirley Tormey The Phoenix Walk to End Alzheimer’s is on Saturday, November 12 at Wesley Bolin Plaza in Downtown Phoenix. Approximately 12,000 individuals will gather to mourn those we have lost, to honor those currently fighting and to celebrate a future of hope that one day we will find a cure for this terrible disease.…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
San Tan Crown Rotary needs volunteers
Tom Adamson San Tan Crown Rotary Club, the afternoon Rotary club in Sun Lakes, is asking Sun Lakes residents to help with hands on projects at Fans Across America and Chandler Christian Community Center this fall 2016. Fans Across America is a non-profit organization located in Chandler that aids homeless students, families in transition and…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Local Women’s Service Group, Soroptimist, now meeting at Stone and Vine
Have you ever heard of Soroptimist? We are women helping women. Soroptimist means Best for Women. Are you a former Soroptimist? Interested in learning more about Soroptimist? Want to join Soroptimist? Soroptimist is a woman’s community service group which focuses on improving and empowering the lives of women and girls in the local community. Soroptimist…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
San Tan Crown Rotary Club needs volunteers
San Tan Crown Rotary club, the afternoon Rotary club in Sun Lakes, is asking Sun Lakes residents to help with “hands on” projects at Fans Across America and Chandler Christian Community Center this fall 2016. Fans Across America is a non-profit organization located in Chandler that aids homeless students, families in transition and victims of…
Generals, August 2016
Volunteers needed
Patty Dennehy, Library Paraprofessional Do you have a few spare hours each week to help out your local branch library? We need a few volunteers who would enjoy shelving and helping out with special projects. Shelving volunteers sort books, audiobooks, DVDs and music CDs on carts as well as shelving the items. It does require…
Generals, July 2016
Christmas in July Food Drive
United Food Bank is inviting the East Valley Chambers of Commerce to participate in the tenth annual Christmas in July Food Drive Challenge. Take part in a friendly competition, while helping to stock the shelves of your East Valley food bank for the summer! While this is a competition between Chambers of Commerce, you do…
Front Page, June 2016
First Friday Feed A Firefighter Program Looking For Cooks
Linda Shanahan The “FFF” program is in its second year and running smoothly. It was created by Sun Lakes residents to give back to our amazing firefighters. Thus far 20 residents have purchased food, prepared and delivered dinner to our firefighters. This is a once a year commitment and happens on the first Friday of…
Generals, April 2016
Volunteers – Where would the world be without them?
Susan Plouzek Art at the Lakes was a big success, thanks to the many volunteers and sponsors. First of all, kudos to Gary Neffenger, Pat Merkle and Brandon Johnson (the firefighter) who all did their responsibilities so well. They knew what to do and they just did it! Then a miracle happened – Diane Hitt…
Generals, March 2016
A world class resource – Neighbors Who Care
Eric Ehst, Executive Director Recently I was in Gilbert at a meeting of East Valley senior service providers. As soon as I introduced myself as being from Neighbors Who Care another attendee spoke up, “My grandmother lives in Sun Lakes and you take such good care of her!” Then the moderator asked somewhat incredulously, “And…