Barb Jorgensen How many volunteers does it take to run one of the largest multi-community tennis charity events? Over 60 volunteer positions have been filled thus far! The list of volunteers to pull this off is mind-blowing. It’s an “all hands on deck” affair, and we are very thankful to each and every one of…
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…
My name is Julie, I am a SunBird resident and I volunteer at a Chandler food bank. Our winter residents are leaving, so if you have extra food (unopened, please) that you can’t use, I would be glad to take it to the food bank. The food bank also accepts toiletries, all cleaning and…
Roger Mandeville Wearing their purple shirts with the words, “Together We Can End Alzheimer’s,” SunBird residents Dan and Marianna Buescher, Margret McCathern and Dean Webb walked the 5k/3.1 miles to raise money to support Alzheimer’s research. “We are looking for the first survivor,” says Marianna Buescher, lead coordinator for the SunBird Alzheimer’s fundraising team.…
My name is Julie, I am a SunBird resident and I volunteer at a Chandler food bank. If you have any extra food (unopened please) that you can’t use, I would be glad to take it to the food bank. The food bank also accepts baby food, pet food, toiletries, laundry and cleaning products, diapers,…
The Arizona Myeloma Network (AzMN) will be hosting its 11th annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, November 14 at the McCormick Ranch Golf Club located at 7505 E. McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. This year’s event will feature a continental breakfast, a TaylorMade/Adidas concept shop gift certificate, two drink tickets, 19th Hole Awards Luncheon with…
Jan Davie Come help stomp out hunger and donate a turkey on Turkey Tuesday, November 24. Turkey Tuesday is the largest one-day turkey drive in Arizona. This annual event is dedicated to collecting frozen turkeys to feed hungry families throughout our community. Turkey Tuesday at Sun Lakes is an ongoing, working partnership with Bashas’ and…
I volunteer at a Chandler food bank. If you have any extra food you can’t use (unopened please), I would be glad to take it to the food bank. Call Julie at 895-9713 or notify the office and they will contact me. The food bank also accepts baby food, diapers, toiletries, dog and other animal…
If you are a winter visitor or a year round resident and leave for a period of time during the summer, you probably have extra food you don’t want to throw out but don’t know what to with. I work for a downtown Chandler food bank called Matthew’s Crossing. If you would like to donate…
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