John Yu Well, many of us will be looking for ways to get back to our pre-Thanksgiving weight at the end of the month. So why not dance off the pounds? Sun Lakes Sunday Dance Venue presents “Dance Off the Turkey” at the San Tan Ballroom (25630 S. Brentwood Drive, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248) on…
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November 2023, Community News
AAUW Presents Key Voter Information
Mary Kenny The AAUW (American Association of University Women) Southeast Valley Branch’s upcoming meeting on Nov. 20 will feature guest speaker Carol Maas, Deputy Voter Registrar for Maricopa County. Carol is a Sun Lakes resident since 2006 after living in Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Los Angeles. She retired in 2019 and keeps busy with…
Community News, November 2023
Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information
Neil Tamber Think about any changes to your coverage you might want to make. Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug…
November 2023, Community News
Meet the Authors Event November 8
Sun Lakes Friends of the Library has lined up five authors for their free Nov. 8 event. All are Arizona based whose writings are a mix of genres, styles, plot periods, and locations. Come and welcome our guests Donis Casey, Laurie Fagen, Margaret Morse, Karen Odden, and Betty Webb. The program will begin at 11…
November 2023, Community News
Art at the Lakes 2024 Art Show Fundraiser—Calling All Artists
Diane Hitt The Art at the Lakes 15th Annual Art Show fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, with a rain date of Saturday, March 9, 2024. The show is open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The show offers paintings in all mediums, pottery, gourds, jewelry, photography, woodworking, and much, much more.…
Community News, November 2023
Locating a Book Tip
When you shop at the grocery store, do you read the aisle signs or just wander around? When you browse for a library book, do you read the signs on the end of aisles? In addition to our large selection of fiction books, which are arranged alphabetically by author, you can find another large section…
November 2023, Community News
Want to Recycle Electronics?
Come to the Electronics Recycling event at the Sun Lakes Phase 1 parking lot, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., on Friday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to noon. Sorry, no early drop-offs. This event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sun Lakes, partnering with AZStRUT (Arizona Students Recycling Used Technology). Drop off computers, laptops,…
November 2023, Community News
Welcome New Neighbors
Ron and Betty Cox Hometown/State: Nine Mile Falls, Wash. Ron and Betty have been married 50 years and have three children. Their interests include camping, sports, crafting, and spending time with their grandchildren. Mark Hunt Hometown/State: Atlanta, Ga. Mark’s interests include golf, photography, and astronomy. Brian and Lora Stousland Hometown/State: Burnsville, Minn. Brian and Lora…
November 2023, Community News
In Passing
Robert Earl Smith Robert Earl Smith, better known as Bob, passed away Sept. 16, peacefully at home with his wife Norma and daughter Melinda there to comfort him. Bob was born Aug. 14, 1934, outside of Springfield, Mo., where he lived until he was 16, moving with his family to Lee’s Summit, Mo. He graduated high school there,…
November 2023, Community News
NWC Volunteer Rose Ann Dennette
Neighbors Who Care (NWC) volunteer Rose Ann Dennette, who originally hails from Massachusetts, started volunteering in 2016. She has been an integral part of our Transportation service program—in particular, taking clients to and from their dialysis appointments. When asked why she volunteers, she was quick to note, “It’s really important to give back,” adding, “When…