Tag: Neighbors Who Care

What’s Keeping You from Volunteering?

Sheryl Keeme, Neighbors Who Care Executive Director When I meet someone for the first time around the Sun Lakes community, sometimes the first thing out of their mouth is, “What an awesome organization that is!” or “You do such good work!” The sense of pride I experience when I hear those words makes me feel…

Dementia Friendly Information Class

Sheryl Keeme Since Sun Lakes has been designated a Dementia Friendly Community, many Sun Lakes residents have taken the Dementia Friend Info class. The Info Session helps in understanding dementia and how to best help friends, neighbors, and associates living with it. There are still many neighbors in our community who have not yet been…

Dementia Friendly Info Class

Sheryl Keeme Since Sun Lakes has been designated a Dementia Friendly Community, many Sun Lakes residents have taken the Dementia Friend Info class. The Info Session helps in understanding dementia and how to best help friends, neighbors, and associates living with it. There are still many neighbors in our community who have not yet been…

Get Your Tickets Before They Sell Out!

Chandler Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Neighbors Who Care (NWC) joins host Risen Savior Lutheran Church to announce the Deck The Holidays with CSO and NWC! Join us Sunday, Dec. 3 for two shows, one at 3 p.m. and one at 6 p.m., inside Risen Savior Lutheran Church Worship Center. Search for tickets on Eventbrite.com or chandlersymphony.com. Tickets are:…

NWC Volunteer Rose Ann Dennette

Neighbors Who Care (NWC) volunteer Rose Ann Dennette, who originally hails from Massachusetts, started volunteering in 2016. She has been an integral part of our Transportation service program—in particular, taking clients to and from their dialysis appointments. When asked why she volunteers, she was quick to note, “It’s really important to give back,” adding, “When…

Becoming a Neighbors Who Care Client: How To

Sheryl Keeme One can never tell when life will take a twisty turn that shifts an ordinary, normal life off-kilter. It could be the loss of a partner, an unexpected need for surgery, or a health concern that prevents driving, to name a few. Let’s face it, life happens, and we never really know when.…