Tag: volunteer

Volunteer Spotlight: Sandra Givens

Robin Wilson If you recognize Sandra Givens, it might be from her years as a regional HR manager or perhaps from the cover of one of her nine published novels. Since 2023, however, our clients know her best as the friendly face behind the wheel. A Journey of Resilience After years of Bay Area living,…

Super Fruit Crop for SunBird Residents

Bonnie Marcus The volunteer fruit pickers picked their final trees at the end of April. They picked fruit for four months this year. We had started with 24 volunteers but occasionally a few more people would show up and help out. The pickers consisted of two teams going out every Tuesday morning, weather permitting. They…

Clubs Are Not Services—They Are Shared Efforts

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…

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…

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…

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 •…

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…

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…