Category: Community News

News from Your Neighbors – March 2026

Play It Forward Fundraiser: Sign Up Now Sheryl Keeme The Fifth Annual Play It Forward event is coming up on March 28 beginning at 8 a.m., held at multiple sport locations around Oakwood Country Club. All event proceeds benefit Neighbors Who Care (NWC) and the 14 volunteer services offered to help neighbors age in place…

In Passing – March 2026

Vivienne Johnson Vivienne Nadine (Kearby) Johnson passed away peacefully on Jan. 18, 2026, at the age of 104. Born on Dec. 5, 1921 in Fort Worth, Texas, Vivienne lived a life full of faith, service, and love. A devoted educator, Vivienne earned degrees in Elementary Education and Remedial Reading and dedicated her professional life to…

Levels of Consciousness

Mark Wenz, Unity Church of Sun Lakes Many of us think of consciousness as being awareness, but it is also a way of being and interacting with the world. Science looks at consciousness mostly in terms of brain function, but, again, it’s more than this. The seven levels of consciousness are described in Handbook to…

Community Church of SunBird

Community Church of SunBird (CCSB) is joining the fun and excitement of this snowbird season. We enjoy welcoming family, friends, new residents, and homeowners to our services. March 29 is our Root Beer Float Social on the patio from 1 to 3 p.m. Come and join us for an old-fashioned, refreshing root beer float and…

Unity Donates Lovable Teddy Bears

Judy Adams Members of Unity Church of Sun Lakes recently donated new teddy bears to Valley Bloom, a local nonprofit. These cute, lovable bears were blessed at one of our Sunday services. Valley Bloom forwards them to Chandler Police and Fire and hospitals to be given to children they interact with in crisis situations. The…

We Share Because We Care Annual Food Drive

A special thank you to the many Sun Lakes and surrounding area people, along with our Risen Savior Church family, who so generously donated non-perishable food to help supply the AZCEND pantry last March. Our total food collected in 2025 was 1,430 pounds as well as $445 in monetary donations, which helped to feed more…

Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles

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Welcome New Neighbors

Joseph and Virginia Foth Hometown/State: Algona, Iowa Joseph and Virginia have been married 48 years and have two children. Charlie and Lisa Thorpe Hometown/State: Tualatin, Ore. Charlie and Lisa have been married 35 years and have two children. They enjoy golf, crafts, reading, walking, and trying new things.