The SunBird Men’s Golf Club held its second to last meeting of the 2018-2019 season on Tuesday, March 5. The main order of business was the election of officers and the introduction of committee chairs for the 2019-2020 season. Officers elected were Fred Nixon, president; Bob Johns, vice president; and Patrick Leach, treasurer. The position…
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Card Games & Sports, April 2019
SunBird Lady Niners host Sun Lakes in Home and Home outing
On February 26, the SunBird Ladies Golfing Niners hosted a group of ladies from Sun Lakes for an annual Home and Home golf outing. If you recall February’s weather, it wasn’t a very warm month, but we lucked out and got a fairly decent day to play golf. A scramble was played. After golf, the…
Card Games & Sports, April 2019
Ladies Community Chit and Chat Group – April 10 meeting
Rose Pachura The Ladies Community Chit & Chat Breakfast Group will be meeting on the second Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Cottonwood Country Club in the Saguaro Room. Come to meet new and greet former friends. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. to register, network before the meeting or after the meeting for camaraderie. Reserved seating…
Card Games & Sports, April 2019
Roadrunner Golf and Social Club dinner and outing for April
In addition to the monthly social meal scheduled on the patio, the Roadrunners will be having a “putt-putt” golf event on Saturday, April 20. This will be similar to miniature golf, held in the putting area adjacent to hole #1 tee box. Thanks to the Pro Shop and course superintendent, we will transform the practice…
Card Games & Sports, April 2019
Lady 18ers news and scores
The days are longer and warmer, and golf just keeps getting better. Our SunBird Cup Tournament challenged members to play better than their handicap in a Best Net, two-week competition. First place: Carol Garrett, second place: Lora Thomas, third place: Marsha Brockish End of the year activities included our Club Champion Gross Tournament and Men…
Card Games & Sports, April 2019
Bandit Golf Group enjoys annual Triple Play Tournament
Becky Sargeant The Bandit Golfing Group gathered all golfers together February 13, 2019, for its annual Triple Play Tournament. The 126 participants took part in a three-game format and enjoyed a delightful lunch on the patio while receiving prize money of $1,680. The Pro Shop benefited from entry fees, but the golf course was the…
Card Games & Sports, April 2019
SunBird Lions Club food drive
Marilyn Hespel On Saturday, February 9, 2019, the SunBird Lions Club worked three hours collecting food for a local food bank. Albertson’s grocery store located at Riggs and Gilbert allowed the SunBird Lions Club to collect items for the local AZCEND Food Shelf located in downtown Chandler. Albertson’s patrons donated $390 in cash (converted to…
Card Games & Sports, April 2019
Bridge Results
Duplicate Bridge Lois Schmidt 2/07. 1st Rose Brown and Dorothy Sykes, 2nd Brian Turner and Dillon Boyle, 3rd June Preder and Bruce Kaiser 2/14. 1st Connie Robertshaw and Katherine Gibbs, 2nd June Preder and Bruce Kaiser, 3rd Carol Phillips and Chris Nechvatal 2/21. 1st N/S Dolores Kline and Chris Nechvatal, 2nd N/S Mel Heuser and…
Card Games & Sports, April 2019
News From The Pro Shop
Gary Hodges, Head Pro It’s already April; my how time flies; seems like only yesterday was New Year’s day and most of our friends from the North were just arriving. Well, some have already departed and others are packing to leave; have a safe journey and we will see you in the fall. January through…
Card Games & Sports, April 2019
SunBird vs Sun Lakes tournament
Jen Walden Sun Lakes invited us to play in a tournament on their courts on February 9. A very cold morning turned into a perfect day for tennis, and the final score was SunBird 24, Sun Lakes 14. Yay SunBird! On March 2, we played Springfield on their home courts. There were many close matches,…