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Here it is October already, where did our summer go? The older we get, time seems to go by so swiftly. Now the year is just a number, tell us it is 2017, we'll probably believe you. It is about time we pat ourselves on the back for all of the volunteer work we do in the Pass Area. There isn't a worthwhile charity or good works group or needy situation that you will not find Sun Lakers part of. We contribute two of our most worthwhile possessions, our time and our money. We have the same situation in our own complex. Five Board members, 46 Delegates and Alternate Delegates, a hundred or more Advisory Committee members all donate their time and talents to operate our community efficiently and friendly. If that isn't a lot, we have another bunch of volunteers who run some eighty clubs and groups for the benefit of our residents. One would have to come to the conclusion that we were pretty smart to move to Sun Lakes and spend the rest of our days here. About now you are wondering why are we saying all of these nice things, when is the other shoe going to drop? Actually, we believe we deserve a big "thank you" from our own community and the Pass Area Community at large. Most of us had no idea we would live in a place like Sun Lakes after we retired. When we moved in and got acquainted and began to find our way around, we became a member of a grand group of people. When we began to participate, our reward was the satisfaction of accomplishing something for the benefit of our neighbors and friends. When we hear—"you did a great job" or "nice going" or "thanks for your help"—you make our day, not that we want to be praised, but we like to hear someone appreciates our efforts to help out. There is always a need for more help, more volunteers. After participating for years, we need to be replaced by someone with new ideas and new energy. In the next month or two many of our advisory committees will need help, so will many of our clubs and groups. How about you lending a hand, volunteer to help out in your favorite club or committee. We know there are great pools of talent in our community, give us a small portion of your time, please. REPORT: a few months ago we discussed helping our own. Last month we held a meeting for all those interested in this project. There have been three meetings resulting in electing officers and beginning a list of things we will do to help our fellow members. We already have 30 volunteers but we need more to complete our ambitious program. The name of the organization is "SUN LAKERS CARE." In such a short time our great Sun Lakers took action! Our motto: "IT'S THE PEOPLE"! Delegate assembly RepoRt Joe Formino, Chairman, District Delegate Assembly 6 | sun lakes lifestyles | OCtOBeR 2015 | NEW SUN lakES phoNE Book: Any changes or additions or deletions for the Sun Lakes Phone book must be in by Oct. 21 for the 2016 book. Many new homes have been sold recently with very few changes turned in. If you see a name in the book currently that the person is no longer here, please notify us. You can fill out the form in the current book found on page 366 or at the back of the white pages and turn it in to the administration office or send it to the P.O. Box listed or e-mail it to millerpublocalphone@yahoo.com or simply pick up the phone and call 849-4747 and leave the message. Note: Just by moving in does not put your name in the book, as there are people who do not wish to be listed. You must fill out a form or call. Our book IS NOT DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE SUN LAKES TO INSURE OUR PRIVACY. Jim Miller, Sun Lakes Resident ChaNNEl 97 rEMINDEr: In order to insert your slide on channel 97 in a timely manner and to keep the channel from going on and off all day, please turn in your request forms to Ranae Carmichael two weeks prior to the time you wish your slide to be aired. You may also email (two weeks prior) your channel 97 request to ranaecarmichael@associa.us. For further information call (951) 769-6652. Have you had the opportunity to meet Jeremy Wilson, Executive General Manager? This is your chance! Please join us for coffee on Fri., Oct. 23, at 9:30 am in the Main Clubhouse Multipurpose Room. This will be your chance to meet with Mr. Wilson, in an informal setting, to get to know him better. He will be available to answer questions you may have about the community. Please RSVP by Wed., Oct. 21, to the Main Clubhouse receptionist either in person or by calling (951) 845-2191. cOffee with the general Manager

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