Sheryl L. Keeme Register now! It’s free A new year always brings a fresh start and, with it, the chance to set meaningful New Year’s resolutions. This year, why not make your resolution one that truly supports your well-being? Neighbors Who Care invites you to kick off 2026 by joining us at our 5th Annual…
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Community News, January 2026
Celebrating Verna Mahnke: A Decade of Dedication to Neighbors Who Care
Robin Wilson This year, Neighbors Who Care bids a heartfelt farewell to a remarkable member of our team: Verna Mahnke, whose decade of service has shaped our organization and touched countless lives. Verna first retired in 2014 after a career in administration, accounting, and operations across the technology, retail tax, and food service distribution sectors.…
Community News, January 2026
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse/American Red Cross to Hold January 31 Blood Drive
Bill Shedd The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross will hold our next blood drive on Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Office, 9531 E. Riggs Road. Please be sure to schedule your appointment by going to our website www.sunlakesposse.org and click on the link to pre-register. Since 2020,…
Community News, January 2026
Sun Lakes Chorale Holiday Concert
Yvonne Orlich It sparkled. It was jolly. It twinkled, and it was jingley. It was energetic. It was jazzy. It had a hint of Broadway. It was traditional. It was fun. It was serene. It was all these things wrapped up in an hour of holiday songs. It was the culmination of about 12 weeks…
Community News, January 2026
Crystal Cards Expands to the West Valley
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…
Community News, January 2026
Fruit Picking
Bonnie Marcus It’s that time of year; the fruit picking volunteer team will begin to pick fruit at the end of January. The team picks fruit on Tuesday mornings starting at 8:30 a.m. and are usually finished picking by 10:30 a.m. They will bring the fruit to the clubhouse for everyone to enjoy. If you…
Community News, January 2026
Start the New Year with a Taste of New Adventures
Kyle Messner New Adventures in Learning (NAIL) will offer a special sampling of four programs from Jan. 12 through Jan. 15. These classes provide a glimpse into the diverse topics NAIL presents each year. The sessions are open to anyone interested in learning more about our organization, and participants may attend one or all of…
Community News, January 2026
WANTED: Untrained and Hidden Talent
If you are saying, “I haven’t sung since high school,” or “I only sing the hymns at church,” then we want you! You are just the person we need to help carry on the 35-year tradition of the SunBird Singers. Our first rehearsal for the Spring Concert will be at 4 p.m. in the ballroom…
Community News, January 2026
Singers History and New Concert Schedule
Lois Anderson In the early 2000s, the Singers group underwent a significant leadership transition. During this period, it became evident that the small spinet piano being used for concerts was insufficient to project sound throughout the ballroom. To resolve this issue, the Singers organized a Music Marathon with the objective of raising approximately $10,000. The…
Community News, January 2026
The ImproVables Slayed ‘em at Clarendale Senior Facility
Audiences were delighted by the entertainment provided by Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s comedy improv group, The ImproVables. Only a small handful of residents had ever seen live improv performed before. The laughs were hearty and steady as the troupe’s antics surprised everyone with their wit and skills. Volunteers from the audience also had the room…