Category: Card Games & Sports

SunBird Men’s Golf Association

The Sunbird Men’s Golf Association conducts tournament events each Thursday morning. The events are in the form of individual stroke/net play, four person scrambles, two person best ball or other games at the discretion of the tournament committee. Events are handicapped and flighted which allows players of all skill levels to have a chance for…

Pickleball at SunBird

The Pickleball courts are getting busier every week with many new players coming out to learn the sport, get some exercise, and have a fun social experience. Last month we hosted a successful beginner lesson where even some experienced players learned new skills. More lessons of varying levels will be provided in the New Year…

Bocce Ball for all ethnic clubs

Our reserved court time is every Monday from 1:00-3:30 p.m. from January 9 through March 20. If you have any questions call Janet at 480-307-7567. You don’t have to sign up; just drop by the courts located at the intersection of Championship Drive and Kerby Farms Road during the reserved court time. If you’re new…

News from the Tennis Club

The members with the most wins in the in-house tournament were Teri Bitler (left) and Charlotte Wiard (right).

Christine Terechenok The tennis welcome back picnic held in October was so much fun. An in-house tournament was planned by Brian Turner and Dianna Wreford. We all enjoyed a baked potato bar and refreshments. Thanks to the ladies of our club. Our club also enjoyed the Bradshaw Tournament during the week of November 6-12. This…

Sybesma steers auction success!

From the cornfields of Nebraska and Iowa to the lush fairways and San Tan vistas of SunBird came auctioneer Joel Sybesma and his wife, Jane. How high did the corn grow in the Midwest this summer? Well, it took a helicopter to reach the top cobs. Joel, auctioneer extraordinaire, comes by his skill through many…

Pro’s Corner

Happy New Year, everyone! Dave Jones, Head Golf Pro/Pro Shop Manager This is the start of a new year and we hope that it is a good one for you. We have had quite a few new members join the Golf Club and we would like to welcome them: Ross Bennett, Gary Hodges, Sue Mallery,…

From the superintendent’s desk

Marc Francoeur Let me start off wishing everyone a Happy New Year! I know I’m looking forward to the upcoming year and the warmer weather that it’ll bring. I bet everyone is wondering what the yellowish grass is out on the golf course. Some of it is actually the dormant Bermuda grass. Unfortunately, we lost…

Card Scores

500 Cards Darlene Thompson We meet in the Lakeview Room on the second floor by the Pro Shop on Thursday evenings and start to play at 6:30 p.m. Please come early. Remember, we will be starting at 6:30 p.m. Buy-in is $.50. If you have any questions please call Darlene Thompson at 602-460-1501 and leave…

SunBird Ladies Golf news

Barb Wallace and Tammy Bachonfer

Tammy Bachofner Happy New Year! May this year bring you more distance, straighter drives and putts that make it to the hole in one stroke. Please note: The ladies net shoot out has been rescheduled to January 13. Also a friendly reminder: Please be sure to sign up for golf by Saturday evening as our…