The SunBird Pickleball Club hosted the Seventh Annual Pickle4Purple Charity Pickleball tournament to raise money to research cures for Alzheimer’s/dementia, as well as provide funding to help caregivers. Funds raised go to the Alzheimer’s Association. We could not have done this without the generosity of our community. Many people donated valuable time and money for…
Steve Perkins There were 148 North Dakotans and South Dakotans who celebrated a fun time Round-Up Party on March 7 at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. There was plenty of time for everyone to meet and greet old friends and make new ones. The gathering started 46 years ago in the then-upstart Sun Lakes Country…
Stewart Thompson As part of our Lenten Giving Project, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ delivered women’s toiletries, infant care needs, and birthday toys and books to Maggie’s Place. Maggie’s Place has served moms, babies, families, and the community for more than 23 years, from one home to seven, from hosting five moms the first…
Monday Afternoon Bridge Karlene Garn February winners: 2/05. 1st Beth Miller, 2nd Bruce Kaiser, 3rd Sue Kaat 2/12. 1st Barb Ott, 2nd Bruce Kaiser, 3rd Sue Kaat 2/19. 1st Delores Kvamme, 2nd June Preder, 3rd Mary Jo Howe 2/26. 1st Bruce Kaiser, 2nd Karlene Garn, 3rd June Preder Wednesday Morning Bridge Chris Nechvatal February results:…
What started as a conversation at a reception for Crystal Award recipients in 2016 has grown into a well-received service/charity project throughout all three Sun Lakes communities. The founding members, Bobbie Reed and Charlene Petragallo from Oakwood and Kathy Skrei from Cottonwood Palo Verde, have watched the project evolve over the years. The Crystal Card…
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 Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), and ALTCS (Arizona Long…