Category: August 2024

Taking Action to Support Older Adults

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), observed annually in June, highlights the critical issue of elder abuse and the importance of safeguarding the dignity and rights of older adults. As global demographics shift toward an aging population, addressing and preventing elder abuse becomes increasingly urgent. One of the most…

The Days of Summer

Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ As a pastor and a lover of dogs, I often find myself reflecting on the simple joys and profound lessons our furry friends bring into our lives. My administrative assistant and I share a mutual affection for dogs, and we’ve observed how their companionship…

The Heat Is On! Summer Feet, Gotta Love ‘em

Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner, IronOaks Fitness Center Our feet carry the weight of our entire body every day with every step we take. They can quickly become dry, tired, swollen, and sore. Our feet work hard all day for us, and foot care is essential and can be relaxing. Our feet need to be pampered…

City of Chandler—Sewer Pump Construction

The City of Chandler began construction on the sewer pump on July 8. Work is scheduled to be completed on Tuesday, Aug. 27. When the bypass begins, there will be construction activities with minimal to no noise when setting up the pumps, per the diagram. There will be 24-hour supervision onsite, 7 days a week.…

Kare Bears Needs You

Mary Shelor Are you new to SunBird? Would you like to meet some new people who live in SunBird? Do you like helping your neighbor? Then Kare Bears needs you! Kare Bears has been around since 1992, and we have lots of fun, and we reach out to people in SunBird and in the Chandler…

Which Community Will Win the Senior Games Trophy?

Ray Texeira The Senior Games trophy wants to come home to one of the communities, either Sun Lakes Country Club, Cottonwood Palo Verde, IronOaks, or Robson Reserve. The games will be played at various locations within these communities. The events are currently being finalized. There is a game for anyone to play, regardless of age,…

Welcome New Neighbors

Cassie and Jeff Bartholomew Hometown/State: Mason City, Iowa Cassie and Jeff have been married nine years and have four children. They enjoy golf, biking, spending time with family, and water sports. Erick and Colleen Onishi Hometown/State: Concorn, Calif. Erick and Colleen have been married 24 years and have one child. Their interests include gardening, walking,…