Crystal Cards (CC) has served the Sun Lakes area since 2016, but thanks to volunteer Kathleen Voves, CC travels west to PebbleCreek (PC) in Goodyear, Ariz.! Kathleen’s friend Alice Heuple moved to PC. Alice has friends from Bend, Ore., who have settled in the retirement community of PC. They’re called “The Bend Girls.” About four…
Tag: Workshop
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Agave Quilt Guild
Mary La Tourelle The Agave Quilt Guild hosted Lori Schrage of 35th Avenue Sew & Vac at our Nov. 5 meeting. She spoke about and demonstrated AccuQuilt machines. They cut very accurately and can go through six layers at a time, greatly reducing the time involved in making a quilt. Besides the machine, there are…
Generals, November 2025
Why We Do What We Do
Crystal Cards (CC) takes donated greeting cards and rejuvenates them into brand-new cards to sell for $1 at our local sales. Volunteers sort, cut, glue, decorate, and label each and every card then host sales several times monthly. All of this is done to raise funds for My Sister’s Place (MSP), a local domestic violence…
Religion, September 2025
Save the Date at Sun Lakes United Methodist!
Polly Smith Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will be hosting a workshop on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with keynote speaker Dr. Gary Parks. Dr. Parks is Director of Team Development with Koelsh Communities in Washington State and has over 38 years of experience! Whether you have a family member navigating…
Clubs & Classes, June 2025
Computer Booters Workshop
This workshop will feature a presentation by Ed Robson Library staff on their online services, followed by a presentation on digital literacy and its importance. Topics: • Maricopa County Library District—Online Services: Maricopa County Library has a wide range of digital services. Your library account gives you instant access to a large collection of digital…
Features, June 2025
Summer Travel Starts with Memorial Day
Travelers should plan ahead and allow time to get through security and find their gate. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the summer travel season. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport can be busy during vacation travel periods like summer break and holidays, and travelers can get a head start on preparations for that…
Generals, May 2025
Sale! Sale! Sale!
Who doesn’t like a good deal, great bargain, sale prices? Crystal Cards (CC) offers greeting cards for every occasion at the low, low price of $1 each. No rush—this is the price of each greeting card every day, all day long. You can’t even get anything for $1 at the Dollar Store anymore. If you…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Computer Booters Workshop
It is time again for Computer Booters’ next quarterly workshop. This workshop will feature a presentation by Ed Robson Library staff on their online services, followed by a presentation on digital literacy and its importance. Topics: • Maricopa County Library District—Online Services: Maricopa County Library has a wide range of digital services. Your library account…
May 2025, Generals
Ed Robson Library Offers a Broad Range of Programs
Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May Events: Registration is required, and space…
Generals, April 2025
Volunteers Make It All Happen
Crystal Cards (CC) volunteers get the jobs done. Some pick up the donated greeting cards at the drop bins. Others cut up the cards, preparing them for transformation. Some cut trim paper and cardstock. Then folding cardstock and inserts gets done by others. Of course, we have to tape and glue, find envelopes to fit,…