Sarah Marks After a 30-year teaching career at North Dakota State University, resident geologist Elaine Hatzenbuhler brought her five decades of expertise to the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club (SLRGS). She joined the club in December of 2012 after seeing a notice for a field trip to Cave Creek. Elaine’s geological background includes…
Time and time again, we get asked, “How can we make a difference?” First, a little about rescues and volunteering. Rescue Dogs: Each rescue dog is unique, and each one comes from a very different environment, type of socialization, neglect, abuse, or even abandonment. Sometimes their history is known, and under other circumstances, the age…
Barb Jorgensen How many volunteers does it take to run one of the largest multi-community tennis charity events? More than 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 them, as…
The Crystal Card Project collects donated greeting cards, then volunteers rejuvenate them into brand-new cards. They sell for $1 each, and all proceeds go to My Sister’s Place, a Chandler domestic violence center. Over $125,000 has been donated to date. A great way to meet some fun people and maybe even make a few new…
Rod Van Bebber, Featured Volunteer, Is a Friendly Face Behind the Wheel At Neighbors Who Care, we are fortunate to have many dedicated volunteers who give their time and energy to support our mission. Among them is Rod Van Bebber, a warm and reliable presence who provides transportation to medical appointments for our clients and…
Pat Horning, IronOaks President Bunker Time Is Now at IronOaks—Plus, Poolside Café to Remain Open All Summer! Exciting Progress on the Course As mentioned in last month’s update, the sand bunker renovations on the Sonoran and Palms golf courses are now in full swing (pun intended!). The process begins with the removal of the old…
On May 13 the Chandler Senior Center was surprised when 12 of The ImproVables showed up and performed for an hour. “It was a different and exciting experience for our group,” said Phyllis Novy. “We didn’t know what we were in for,” she continued, “but we ended up putting on a great show for a…
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans Post 619 poppy tables are set up at East Valley Fry’s Marketplaces where volunteers collect donations from generous shoppers on Memorial Day weekend. Posters list the veterans’ service organizations that receive large donations from JWV Poppy Campaigns.
Bill Shedd On April 22 a longtime volunteer for the Sun Lakes Posse Medical Equipment Loaner Program, Betty Sanders, was recognized by the Sun Lakes Posse and her fellow volunteers. Betty has been volunteering with the Posse for over 14 years. She has loved greeting the residents of Sun Lakes and hearing their stories while…
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.…