ORGANIZATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Services Director, Mary O’Brien, is stepping down after 11 years of dedicated service to Staying
Connected. Mary, a truly valued member of our Leadership Team, has been an integral part of
our mission to assist Sun City residents remain engaged in our community since our earliest
days. Her leadership and commitment to our members and volunteers helped shape Staying
Connected into the organization it is today. Mary’s experiences included her time as the
Transportation Coordinator, Vice President on the Board of Directors, marketing and events
participation, and direct involvement in most all aspects of our Service Operations.
We are deeply grateful to Mary for the many contributions she has made over the past decade.
She has left a lasting impact on our organization and on all who have had the privilege of
working along side her. We will miss her presence and friendship and wish her all the best.
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Featured Highlights
Women’s Nine Hole Golf Club Donation
Once again, the Women’s Nine Hole Golf Club has stepped up with an amazing donation to Staying Connected. For over 10 years this group has supported our mission of “neighbors helping neighbors”. Here, Club President Robin Yoreo, Mary Gonzalez Cohen, Patti Volpe,...
Super Star Volunteers Honored
On May 15, 43 Super Star Volunteers were honored at a luncheon at Frankie Bones. Hosted by Services Director Mary O’Brien and attended by President Michael Cline and Executive Director Barbara Wheat, the event celebrated volunteers who completed more than 10 service...
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Staying Connected is the “Neighborly Thing to Do!” Watch and listen to the heartfelt testimonials from some of our members and volunteers.
Our volunteers are making a real difference in the lives of Sun City residents by actively serving our neighbors every day, thereby making it possible for them to remain engaged in our active adult community. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone!
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Over 11 Years Supporting Our Community
Total Miles Driven
Our Staying Connected volunteers have driven more than 577,000 transportation miles in the last 11 years. That’s more than the distance to the moon and back!
Daily Reassurance Calls
Our Resource Hub team has made nearly 56,000 Daily Reassuring Calls, received over 1,300 visitors, and answered over 4,300 inbound calls.
Volunteer Transports
Our Staying Connected volunteers have transported our local Sun City residents to the grocery store and doctor’s appointments over 23,000 times!
Staying Connected News & Events
Women’s Nine Hole Golf Club Donation
Once again, the Women’s Nine Hole Golf Club has stepped up with an amazing donation to Staying Connected. For over 10 years this group has supported our mission of “neighbors helping neighbors”. Here, Club President Robin Yoreo, Mary Gonzalez Cohen, Patti Volpe,...
Super Star Volunteers Honored
On May 15, 43 Super Star Volunteers were honored at a luncheon at Frankie Bones. Hosted by Services Director Mary O’Brien and attended by President Michael Cline and Executive Director Barbara Wheat, the event celebrated volunteers who completed more than 10 service...
Thank You Sun City Pickleball Club
Congratulations to the Sun City Pickleball Club on the success of the Low Country Pickleball Classic. With nearly 400 participants from across the Southeast, the tournament raised $20,000 for local charities. Staying Connected received $4,000, which included $500...
2026 Launch Into Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon Fund Raiser
The Launch into Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon, held on April 1, proved to be a tremendous success. The event attracted a sold-out crowd of more than 300 attendees. Guests enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch prepared by Smoking Valley Chef's Brian Raymond while...
Remembering Tom Hahn
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Staying Connected President, Tom Hahn. Tom began his service with us in 2018 as a Home Maintenance volunteer, and then became Coordinator. As time went on, he immersed himself in the Staying Connected...
2026 Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon
Staying Connected Invites You To LAUNCH INTO SPRING at our Luncheon and Fashion Show Step Into a World of Low Country Spring Styles for 2026 Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026Time: 11:00 amLocation: Pinckney Hall - 114 Sun City Ln, Bluffton, SC 29909 Fashion Show &...
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