Over Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 9 and 10, 55 volunteers collected a total of $15,600 in donations for veterans who are hospitalized, at-risk, and experiencing homelessness. Jewish War Veterans Post 619 was assisted by volunteers from the Ahwatukee American Legion and their auxiliary, as well as the Daughters of the American Revolution. Fry’s Food Stores…
Nineteen volunteers recently attended the annual Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 BBQ for MANA (Marine, Army, Navy, Air Force) House Catholic Charities, a peer-run organization that helps veterans experiencing homelessness find permanent housing. Visiting with the vets and letting them know their service is valued is the most important part of this outing.
Bill Shedd The semi-annual National Drug Take-Back and Shred Event was held on Oct. 26 in Sun Lakes by the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, and other local organizations. This spring event was a huge success, with more than 330 cars going through the line. We shredded over 10,000 pounds of…
Our gracious ladies of the Sun Lakes Women’s Association are at it again. Our organization is always looking for help and would be thrilled if anyone could come forward and lend a helping hand. We welcome new members anytime to bring new ideas and new crafts. Men are always invited as volunteers to help the…
Barb Jorgensen How many volunteers does it take to run one of the largest multi-community tennis charity events? Over 60 volunteer positions have been filled thus far! The list of volunteers to pull this off is mind-blowing. It’s an “all hands on deck” affair, and we are very thankful to each and every one of…
Jan Bobbett One of the best features of Sun Lakes is our attitude toward volunteering. A high percentage of Sun Lakers are eager to share their energy and skills to improve our community. We’re not all experts, but caring for others and wanting to improve the community is prized. For example, consider how many active…
Nancy Patterson, Team Captain, Citrus Sharers It’s not yet time for Citrus Sharers to rev up buckets and poles for fruit pickin’. This article is dedicated to those 200-plus Sun Lakes volunteers who already donated 5,700 hours picking fruit this year, back in January and February. They know stuff. They know that all the fruit…
Okay, we all know it’s summer in Arizona and the temperatures can be challenging. Why not try an indoor activity with friends, family, and neighbors? Crystal Cards (CC) offers in-home sales. You can invite everyone to your home, CC will bring you a large selection of greeting cards, and you can all “shop” in air-conditioned…
Congratulations to the community volunteers who were honored at the annual awards banquet for their hundreds of hours of dedicated service to Sun Lakes. Over 150 people joined to celebrate their commitment to make Sun Lakes a better place to live. These recipients serve in various capacities in homeowners associations as well as various clubs,…
Bill and Jeanne Becker The Chordaires is a dynamic group of women of various ages and backgrounds who perform four-part a cappella barbershop music in Sun Lakes for various celebrations, memorials, and in their excellent annual spring show. The Chordaires also venture out to many elder communities and group homes in the Sun Lakes and Chandler…