Category: February 2018

Shop till you Drop event

Rose Pachura The Calle Rose Traveling Boutique is coming to the SunBird Country Club ballroom on April 12, 2018, for “Shop till you Drop,” sponsored by the Community Chit & Chat Group and open to the public. Come join us for fun with breakfast, shopping and door prizes. Shop from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.…

Footnotes from the Library

Lois Anderson The month of February is the shortest month of the year but it celebrates two important holidays: Valentine’s Day and President’s Day. The latter was once two separate holidays honoring the birthday of Lincoln (February 12) and the birthday of Washington (February 22). Of course, with all of those holidays, and February being…

This, That and Other Stuff

Bob Neuman Piano player Fats Waller is known for the silly song, “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter.” I doubt anyone would, but if so, would he mail it? Do you even remember the last time you picked up your pen and wrote a letter? This seems to be a lost…

SunBird Irish Club news

Darlene Googel The January 4, 2018, meeting of the Irish Club started off with a resounding 101 members attending the meeting in the ballroom. Please note that membership in the Irish Club is now closed. February 6, 7 and 8 is our annual trek to Laughlin, Nevada. We have a full bus with a wait…

Social Events

FREE Exercise Class – Walk Away the Pounds Monday-Friday SunBird Ballroom, 8:00-9:00 a.m. Stretch & Tone Monday, Wednesday, Friday SunBird Ballroom, 7:00 a.m. SunBird Community Church Sundays, 9:00 a.m. Non-Denominational Everyone Welcome! Cod Fish, Shrimp or Chicken Tenders Every Friday, 3:00-6:00 p.m. $9.50 pp Served with French fries or baked potato and coleslaw and all…

February events at Ed Robson Library

Saturday, February 3, at 1:00 p.m.: Care for the Caregiver* Caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Hospice of the Valley shares how to optimize your loved one’s wellbeing and take care of yourself in the process. Wednesday, February 7, at 10:30 a.m.: Bands of Sisters – U.S. Women’s Military Bands…

St. Steven’s luncheon highlights

Mary Vitolo The St. Steven’s Ladies Guild Christmas Luncheon which was held at the Oakwood Country Club on December 11, 2017, was lovely. Judy Hester and Florence Oxman were at the door to receive our tickets and the gifts we were to exchange. As we entered the room, it was a sight to behold with…