R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Deed fraud, also known as title fraud or property fraud, is a scheme that has been on the rise in recent years, posing a significant risk to property owners across Arizona and throughout the country. This form of fraud occurs when scammers illegally transfer ownership of a property without…
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Community News, August 2023
Dollars and Sense: The Importance of a Trust
Catherine Schaeffer Let’s start by defining what a trust is. A trust is a legal document that designates a third party (a trustee) to hold assets (real estate, vehicles, clothing, jewelry, and other personal belongings or title assets) on behalf of the beneficiary or beneficiaries. Trusts are arranged in many different ways and can be…
Community News, August 2023
Unity: Everyday Courage
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought Community. We celebrate Peace, Love, Light, Joy, and Healing. We practice affirmative prayer and positive thinking, and we support one another in living a Spirit-centered life. Rev. Jeanne MacLaughlin gives us our message. Church will be closed July and August and will resume Sept.…
Community News, August 2023
Healthy Mind and Souls Activities
Healthy Mind and Souls is a nonprofit organization founded in the year 2021. The vision of the organization is to bring in healthy and mindful activities to keep away from stress and depression and provide a healthy lifestyle. This Chandler-based nonprofit organization conducts activities throughout the year every Sunday of the month at SunBird Golf Club…
Community News, August 2023
SunBird Golf Resort Homeowners Association Board of Directors Elections
Interested in becoming a board of directors candidate? Three board of directors seats will be open for election at the end of this year. Each seat is for a term of three years of service. If you are a SunBird homeowner in good standing, willing to meet at least twice monthly for board and committee…
Community News, August 2023
Rangers Honor Country’s Independence
Michael Berry Your Sun Lakes Rangers Company helped celebrate our country’s Independence Day at Schnepf Farms on July 4. There was entertainment for the entire family, including a fireworks display, music, and a patriotic program. The Sun Lakes Rangers also assisted the Prescott Police Department, Prescott Valley, and the Granite Mountain Rangers for their 4th…
Community News, August 2023
Bugs Be Gone with Essential Oils
JoAnne Gaudioso ’Tis the season! No, not Christmas. It is the season when bugs and all sorts of pesky creatures invite themselves into our homes, our backyard gatherings, and our campsites. Whether you are trekking through the backwoods or stepping out in the backyard, you need protection against insects and bugs. With an alarming amount…
Community News, August 2023
SunBird Post Office Update
Jan Griffin, Manager In July there was an increase in Forever Stamps. They are now 66 cents for a single stamp and $13.20 for a book of 20 stamps. A coil of 100 will cost you $66. International stamps went from $1.45 to $1.50. Most of the increases were for extra services, such as Certified…
Community News, August 2023
Kare Bears Members Continue to Meet
Mary Shelor Even though SunBird Kare Bears don’t have meetings through the summer months, members still get together the second Wednesday of the month for a meet and greet luncheon in the SunBird Horizon Room and celebrate birthdays of the members who have a birthday that month. On June 14, 27 members attended the luncheon,…
Community News, August 2023
Lions Club Sponsors Blood Drive
On Thursday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Sun Lakes Evening Lions Club is sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive. Please join us at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church Social Hall at 9248 E. Riggs Rd. in Chandler. Your blood donation is more important than ever! Please help ensure we…