Bill Shedd The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross will hold their next blood drive on Saturday, May 23, at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse office, 9531 E. Riggs Road, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Please be sure to schedule your appointment by going to our website at www.sunlakesposse.org and click…
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April 2026, Community News
Sheriff’s Posse to Hold Shred-A-Thon and Drug Take-Back April 25
Bill Shedd The semiannual Shred-A-Thon and National Drug Take-Back event will be held on Saturday, April 25. The Shred-A-Thon will be from 9:30 a.m. until noon, and the Drug Take-Back will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 10440 E. Riggs Road (northeast corner of Riggs and Alma School Roads). This event was organized…
April 2026, Community News
Word of the Month: Portmanteau
David Zapatka Coming from a tech and marketing background, sister and reader, Debbie, recognized a trend in her field that is prevalent today and suggested researching the word, portmanteau. Portmanteau port·man·teau, port-ˈman- tō noun: a word blending the sounds and meanings of two other words Origin and Etymology: From French portemanteau, literally “carry cloak,” a…
Community News, April 2026
Colorado Party!
Mark Hall Attention all Coloradans, Coloradoans, and Colorado-wannabees (okay, you too, Wyomingites). At 4 p.m. on Friday, April 3, come by the Hall house at 6351 S. Sawgrass for a celebration of the Centennial State—the state where the columbines grow. Bring a snack to share. We’ll have Colorado Kool-Aid and Rocky Mountain Spring Water on…
Community News, April 2026
Sun Lakes Posse Receives Awards
Bill Shedd The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse recently received awards from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office recognizing volunteers, reserve officers, possemen, and cadets. The ceremony was held on Feb. 27 in Glendale, and the Sun Lakes Posse was presented the following awards: Years of Service Award: Commander Craig Lloyd, 20-plus years of service Outstanding Service…
Community News, April 2026
Neighbors Who Care – April 2026
A Legacy of Service: Honoring Delores Anderson Robin Wilson At Neighbors Who Care, we are often humbled by the dedication of our volunteers, but few stories radiate as much warmth and resilience as that of Delores Anderson. As Delores prepares to retire from volunteering at the remarkable age of 97, we take a moment to…
Community News, April 2026
Stronger Ties with Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Kyle Messner New Adventures in Learning is excited to share that our partnership with Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) continues to grow in meaningful and energizing ways. This spring, several CGCC faculty members are offering engaging sessions that bring college-level expertise directly to our lifelong learners. Their involvement is helping us expand our program variety, deepen…
April 2026, Community News
Welcome New Neighbors
Genevieve Mbang Owona Hometown/State: Chandler, Ariz. Genevieve has five children. She likes good shoes, handbags, and clothes Debra (“Debi”) Handrahan Hometown/State: Clovis, N.M. Debi is a widow. She has two children and six grandchildren. Iris Maldonado Hometown/State: Arizona Iris has two children.
Community News, April 2026
SunBird Singers and Ringers Complete Another Season
Special thanks go out to everyone who attended the SunBird Singers and Ringers concert last month. The performance was outstanding, with a meaningful emphasis on America as we approach our nation’s 250th birthday. Both groups will begin practices for the Holiday Concert on Monday, Oct. 5. The Singers extend an open invitation to anyone interested…
April 2026, Community News
April Rock of the Month
MaryJo Johnson Have you seen the April Rock of the Month? This “flowery” rock is hiding in a common area here at SunBird. If you find this rock, call the number on the back to claim your $20 Horizon Room gift card, courtesy of the SunBird Garden Club!