Jim Wegman, Publicity The annual meeting was a major success, and it was all due to the volunteers who pitched in and helped. Our president Jerry Richards put in many hours of planning and, with his board, made the meeting great! Thank you, volunteers, and well done, Mr. President. 3/6/25 Best Balls Par 3-4-5 Sonoran.…
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April 2025, Front Page
Club Volunteers Make the Difference
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Our annual spring Special Hike this year took place in Lake Havasu, Ariz., and it was a great time for all who participated. Had Ron Deraas and Joan Carlisle not volunteered to plan and make the arrangements for this hike, we would not have had the memorable experience we…
January 2025, Generals
Library Volunteers
Jan Bobbett Thanks to our library volunteers. Every day we can count on them to process new books, to check out books from the Best Sellers cabinet, to reserve a book so it can be checked out when returned, and to keep the shelves as neat as they can, etc. Now that we are entering…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
JWV Thanks Its 55 Volunteers, Fry’s, and the East Valley Community Who Raised $15,600 to Support Veterans
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…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
JWV/MANA House BBQ
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.
December 2024, Generals
Shred-A-Thon and Drug Take-Back Event a Great Success
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…
November 2024, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Women’s Association News
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…
November 2024, Front Page
It Takes a Village
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…
November 2024, Generals
Love Our Volunteers!
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…
September 2024, Front Page
Don’t Miss Out!
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…