Julie Harman My name is Julie, and I am a SunBird resident and a volunteer at a Chandler Food Bank. If you have extra food (unopened, please) that you can’t use, I would be glad to take it to the food bank. The food bank also accepts toiletries, cleaning products, paper products, and other miscellaneous items.…
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Community News, December 2019
“Shop ‘til You Drop” Fashion Show set for January 15
Rose Pachura The Ladies Community Chit & Chat Breakfast Group is sponsoring a community fundraiser for the Sun Lakes Fire Dept. and Ambulance Services on Jan. 15. The Fashion Show by Calle Rose Traveling Boutique will be in the Cottonwood Country Club ballroom. Doors open to shop at 9 a.m., and breakfast is at 9:30…
Community News, December 2019
We need you!
Volunteers are needed to run the Horse Races on the first and third Wednesday of the month in the Horizon Room. The current volunteers will be resigning at the end of March, 2020. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Wendy Weber, Lifestyle Director, at 480-802-4901 or [email protected]. Thank you!
Community News, December 2019
First Kare Bear meeting a huge success
Barbara Dunbar The first meeting for the 2019-20 was held on Oct. 16, at 1 p.m. in the ballroom. Juanita Harbut, president, welcomed all the members. HOA Board candidates Jeannie Johnston, Bill Ley, Lisa Onyx, and Steve Seel spoke to the group about why they were running for office. We have 22 NEW members! Bunny Bottorff,…
Community News, December 2019
Sun Lakes Chorale Holiday Concert December 12
Yvonne Orlich Here we come a-caroling! It’s hard to believe that our holiday concert is right around the corner on Dec. 12 at the United Methodist Church. The rehearsal season has just flown by, and we are doubling down on our efforts to finetune our numbers so that we may present a great holiday concert.…
Community News, December 2019
25 Years of Neighbors Who Care
Eric Ehst, executive director It’s hard to believe, but Neighbors Who Care (NWC) is finishing up its 25th year of service. In November 1994, some Sun Lakes residents noticed that many of their neighbors could no longer drive to the grocery store, and they banded together to help out. With the support of the Interfaith…
Community News, December 2019
P.E.O. Christmas Luncheon December 14
Shirley Langer “Baskets for Education,” is one of the fun happenings at the annual P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Christmas Luncheon to be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in the ballroom, Oakwood Country Club, Sun Lakes. Registration is at 11:30 a.m., 11 a.m. for social time and shopping, noon luncheon followed by entertainment with David…
Community News, December 2019
Risen Savior Lutheran Church Quilt and Bake Sale planned for December 8
Jean Selle Come help us celebrate our 12th annual Quilt and Bake Sale on Dec. 8, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, located on 23914 S. Alma School Road. Our creatively handmade quilts range in size from baby to king beds and are priced accordingly. We will be raffling off a beautifully-decorated…
Community News, December 2019
Keeping SunBird Beautiful
Community News, December 2019
No book without the brick!
Dr. Marc Drake, senior pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Having just celebrated Thanksgiving (and with Christmas coming soon), it’s good to keep reflecting on the importance of gratitude. Consider these amazing stories from previous generations: The composer of the hymn “Now Thank We All Our God” was a man by the name of Martin…