Christina Riley Our clubs are one of the greatest strengths of our community. They create connection, friendship, and fun. But it’s important to remember: Clubs are not services provided for us. They are shared efforts created by us. Every meeting, event, and activity happens because someone volunteers to organize it. Rooms are reserved. Budgets are…
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March 2026, Community News
News from Your Neighbors – March 2026
Play It Forward Fundraiser: Sign Up Now Sheryl Keeme The Fifth Annual Play It Forward event is coming up on March 28 beginning at 8 a.m., held at multiple sport locations around Oakwood Country Club. All event proceeds benefit Neighbors Who Care (NWC) and the 14 volunteer services offered to help neighbors age in place…
Community News, January 2026
Fruit Picking
Bonnie Marcus It’s that time of year; the fruit picking volunteer team will begin to pick fruit at the end of January. The team picks fruit on Tuesday mornings starting at 8:30 a.m. and are usually finished picking by 10:30 a.m. They will bring the fruit to the clubhouse for everyone to enjoy. If you…
Community News, January 2026
Sun Lakes Posse Is Here to Serve You
The Sun Lakes Posse maintains donated medical equipment items, which are available for use by all residents of Sun Lakes and SunBird for three months free of charge. The following is a representative listing of our available medical equipment: • Metal canes (height adjustable) • Walkers with seats and walkers with wheels • Crutches •…
Association News, December 2025
Fruit Pickers Wanted
Bonnie Marcus, Community Administrator We are looking for you to join the fruit picking team. The team is a great group of people who like to have fun, and you will make new friends. They usually begin picking at the end of January (weather permitting) through April. They will be picking on Tuesday mornings. If…
October 2025, Community News
Volunteer Drivers Needed—Make a Difference in Just a Few Hours!
Robin Wilson Neighbors Who Care is looking for compassionate volunteer drivers to help local seniors get to medical appointments, the grocery store, and more. If you have a few hours a week, you can make a big impact! Weekly orientations make it quick and easy to get started—no long-term commitment required. Join our caring community…
October 2025, Community News
Save the Date for the 2025 Bradshaw/Neu Tennis Charity Classic
Sponsored by the Cottonwood Tennis Club, the Bradshaw/Neu Tennis Tournament is the largest and most exciting club and community builder fundraiser of the year for both participants and spectators. This year it will be held Nov. 16-23. Entry is open to all 55+ communities in the area, and all of the Cottonwood courts are used…
Community News, June 2025
Appreciation for Volunteer Betty Sanders
Bill Shedd On April 22 a longtime volunteer for the Sun Lakes Posse Medical Equipment Loaner Program, Betty Sanders, was recognized by the Sun Lakes Posse and her fellow volunteers. Betty has been volunteering with the Posse for over 14 years. She has loved greeting the residents of Sun Lakes and hearing their stories while…
Community News, May 2025
News from the Sky: Navigators Looking Forward to 25th Anniversary
Help celebrate a quarter century of volunteering at America’s Friendliest Airport.® Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is proud of its volunteer Navigators every day, but this year we have extra reason to celebrate them. The Navigator program is marking 25 years of service this year. The program began in November 2000 as an initiative to…
April 2025, Front Page
Last Call for Fruit Picking
Bonnie Marcus April will be the last month for the volunteers to pick fruit. The fruit picking team picks fruit every Tuesday morning starting at 8:30 a.m., and they are usually finished picking by 10:30 a.m. They bring the fruit to the clubhouse for everyone to enjoy. If you have fruit trees that you would…