Category: Community News

8th annual Quilt Show and Sale

A few of the beautiful boutique table items for sale at the 8th annual Agave Quilters Guild Quilt Show Saturday, April 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo room

Agave Quilters Guild will host its 8th annual free quilt show Saturday, April 1, in the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. New this year is a viewer’s choice award, and each attendee will have a chance to vote and receive a free raffle ticket to try their luck…

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…

Our thoughts, words and deeds are painting the world around us

Don Calvert, granddaughter Brooklyn Klein and Maureen Moore

Rosie VanderVeen Our monthly Kare Bear meeting contained an exorbitant volume of information! Reports were made by Chairwomen Emily Hughes, Memorials; Mercia Ruder, Refreshments; Marilyn Miles, Membership; Juanita Harbut, Printing; Deanna Calvert, Programs and Donations; Sherry Fann, Kare Bear Faire and Lynn McHale, Cheery Aid. Golf Tournament Chairwoman Barb Dunbar obtained 24 sponsors. Thank you,…

An Awesome God

Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sun Lakes A well-known pastor of an earlier generation, Dr. Donald Grey Barnhouse would regularly hold an open forum at his church in Philadelphia. The building would be filled with people as he stood before a microphone with his Bible in his hands to answer questions from…

Thank You, Friends

From Ingrid Billinger What a wonderful surprise; a 90th. birthday luncheon. Nearly all my friends were there to help me celebrate. It is hard for me to believe that I have reached this birthday. Deep down, nothing has changed. Inside I am still the same Ingrid who so many years ago was born in Bavaria,…

Comedy Tonight

Award-winning comedian Michael James

On March 11, 2017, the Chandler SunBird Lions Club will present the comedic talents of Mike James. Mike James is a nationally recognized, award-winning comedian. He performs around the country, bringing laughter and hilarious life experience to his audiences. His easy-going style and original content make him a breath of fresh air on the comedy…

Thank You, Friends

We want to thank everyone for their prayers, cards and visits after the death of my husband, Virgil. He will be missed by many as several people have said, “He was such a nice guy.” We really appreciate all the support at this difficult time. LaVonne Buland and family

Library: Did you know?

Nancy Smith Did you know: 1. That 2,867 good used books were given to charities in 2016. 2. That many damaged books (coffee spills, water-soaked pages, animal chewing) were recycled. 3. That a cover without the book is nothing. 4. That there are 12 volunteers donating their time to shelve, every day of the week.…

This, That and Other Stuff

Bob Neuman Country singer and patriot, Lee Greenwood, frequently performs a signature song “I’m Proud to Be An American” and sings it with his heart. Our world would certainly be much bleaker without music. It can entertain, inspire, comfort, produce happiness and evoke nostalgia. It may force us to focus an introspective look at something.…

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Death Valley March 6-9, 2017 Price: $450 pp/double, $575 pp/single The beauty and contrasts of Death Valley are unbelievable. You will see some of the most unique scenery and formations in the world, including spectacular wildflowers, beautiful sand dunes…