Category: Community News

Annual Spring Show and Sale March 21

Diana Ellis The Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association’s annual Spring Show will be held on Saturday, March 21 with over 80 venders showcasing their unique handmade crafts and art work. The show will take place at the Oakwood Country Club, 9645 E. EJ Robson Blvd. from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Come early for the best…

2 Your Health – March 2015

Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the SunBird News dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering changing…

In Passing – March 2015

Lorette (Rotvold) Cornman Lorette (Rotvold) Cornman, the 11th child of Lars and Martha Kirkvold Rotvold, was born on January 2, 1924 in Gatzke, MN. Lorette went to school in Caledonia, ND, where she graduated as Valedictorian. She went to Interstate Business College in Fargo. Then she and her girlfriend moved to Minneapolis, MN where she…

Casino Night stories

Lion Dick Zierman, Assistant Floor Manager Never too old to have a good time with your family; Helen Perkins, 95 years old, along with her son Steve and his wife Marianne attended the Sun Lakes Lions Club Casino Night, Saturday January 24 at the Sun Lakes Country Club. Helen played Black Jack and walked away…

This, That and Other Stuff – March 2015

Bob Neuman Now what about those knocking and banging sounds we hear in the dead of the night? You know, the ones that make us hold our breath and tune up our ears. Are they just pipe rattles, dishes shifting in the sink or perhaps something else? People relate encounters with the deceased. An acquaintance…

Trips and Tours – March 2015

Margaritas and More – Jimmy Buffet Tribute in Las Vegas March 9-11, 2015; price is $195 pp/double, $250 pp/single This Las Vegas getaway is not about big band and champagne, but it is about Jimmy Buffet music and a margarita toast. No need to pack tuxedos and evening gowns. Instead, wear comfortable aloha shirts and…

Yesterday Once More – upcoming events

Come and enjoy the Yesterday Once More Rock and Roll Variety Show at the SunBird Country Club on Thursday, March 19 starting at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are only $10 per person. For more information call 480-802-4901. The second local event is a free show at Harrahs Ak-Chin Hotel and Casino in Maricopa. The event is…

Need help picking fruit?

Arizona is a great place for fruit trees. Mature fruit trees can harvest up to hundreds of fruits and sometimes are not all picked due to the height of the tree. If you have a fruit tree and are unable to pick or reach the fruit, please contact the SunBird office at 802-4901. SunBird residents…