Robin Wilson Each and every month, hundreds of volunteers quietly and efficiently help hundreds of their neighbors remain safe in their homes. How do they do that? Our office staff and volunteers facilitate the requests of our clients and work to fill their requests. But have you ever wondered how many lives are actually impacted?…
Tag: Neighbors Who Care
July 2024
Save the Date!
The 2024 Bradshaw/Neu Tennis Tournament, sponsored by the Cottonwood Tennis Club, will take place Sunday, Dec. 1, through Saturday, Dec. 7. The Bradshaw/Neu is the largest and most exciting tournament of the year for both participants and spectators. Entry is open to all 55+ communities in the area, and all the Cottonwood courts are used…
Community News, May 2024
Play It Forward 2024
Our Play It Forward 2024 team is filled with immense gratitude for the overwhelming support received from our sponsors, participants, and homeowners. This year’s aggressive goal was $25,000, and we smashed it! As of this writing, we have raised $34,095, and money is still rolling in. It was a fabulous day for Neighbors Who Care,…
April 2024, Community News
Neighbors Who Care: ‘Keeping Company’—Respite Care Is Simply Visiting with a Neighbor
Remember the days when the crickets were chirping outside and the kids were scrambling to collect fireflies in jars and sitting on the porch keeping company with the neighbors? Shooting the breeze was the way we kept in touch before we scrolled through our Facebook accounts or texted friends. There was nothing scary about it,…
March 2024, Community News
What’s Keeping You from Volunteering?
Sheryl Keeme, Neighbors Who Care Executive Director When I meet someone for the first time around the Sun Lakes community, sometimes the first thing out of their mouth is, “What an awesome organization that is!” or “You do such good work!” The sense of pride I experience when I hear those words makes me feel…
March 2024, Community News
Dementia Friendly Information Class
Sheryl Keeme Since Sun Lakes has been designated a Dementia Friendly Community, many Sun Lakes residents have taken the Dementia Friend Info class. The Info Session helps in understanding dementia and how to best help friends, neighbors, and associates living with it. There are still many neighbors in our community who have not yet been…
February 2024, Community News
Dementia Friendly Info Class
Sheryl Keeme Since Sun Lakes has been designated a Dementia Friendly Community, many Sun Lakes residents have taken the Dementia Friend Info class. The Info Session helps in understanding dementia and how to best help friends, neighbors, and associates living with it. There are still many neighbors in our community who have not yet been…
January 2024, Community News
Tom Jones Brings Expertise and Warmth as a Volunteer
Neighbors Who Care (NWC) volunteer Tom Jones clearly demonstrates the heart of selfless service. He came to us this past August because he was looking for a way to fill his time since retiring. “I needed to fill a void,” Tom says. “Volunteering with Neighbors Who Care seemed like the perfect opportunity to do something…
January 2024, Community News
Neighbors Who Care and Realtors Who Care Partner for Holiday Meal
Have you ever heard the expression, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch”? Well, for our clients, that saying doesn’t apply, thanks to the generosity of Realtors Who Care, a group of realtors serving the Sun Lakes community. Neighbors Who Care’s most isolated clients enjoyed a delightful experience without any hidden costs or strings…
January 2024, Community News
IronOaks Racquet Club Plans Event to Benefit Neighbors Who Care
Planning is underway for Play It Forward, the third annual tennis/pickleball event to benefit Neighbors Who Care, on Saturday, April 6. All area communities are encouraged to join, including Sun Lakes Country Club, Cottonwood Palo Verde, IronOaks, Robson Reserve, Solera, Springfield, and SunBird. The event will offer both gender and mixed play at $20 per…