JoAnne Gaudioso If you have done even a minimal amount of research on what chemicals are in cleaning products, you’ll find ingredients that are harmful to you and your family. Making your own cleaning supplies using essential oils gives you a natural way to keep your home healthy and clean. Not only that, some of…
Category: April 2020
Community News, April 2020
Fort McDowell Casino, We-Ko-Pa Resort, and Fort McDowell Government Offices Temporarily Suspend Operations
In response to the evolving news of the COVID-19 virus, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation President Bernadine Burnette said the Tribal Council decided this morning to temporarily close the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort and the Government offices for the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation through Thursday, April 2. These unprecedented times call for action by everyone in our…
Card Games & Sports, April 2020
Lady 18ers April Newsletter
As I write this article, SunBird Lady 18ers are getting ready for the club championship which will be played on March 10 and 17. We just completed the Ladies Gross Shootout. First place: Karen Gilmore, second place: Jackie Huyghebaert, third place: Cindy Vig. The tip most often shared by these shootout winners was “play to…
Card Games & Sports, April 2020
Other Card Results
Cribbage John Valentine We meet on Monday evenings in the Pima Room, which is on the third floor. Buy-in is $1, and we start at 7 p.m.; please come early. SunBird Cribbage scores for February, 2020: 2/03. 1st Don Nobiling 726, 2nd Lucy Tanner 722, 3rd Vic Kinser 719 2/10. 1st (tie) Lucy Tanner and…
Community News, April 2020
News From The Sky: Many Ways to Volunteer at America’s Friendliest Airport®
David J. Ramirez, Public Information Officer Looking for a great way to meet new people in a vibrant, dynamic setting? Sky Harbor offers an array of volunteering opportunities that are year-round and diverse in a multifaceted setting. The Navigator program consists of a group of volunteers known as Navigators who assist airport travelers by answering…
Association News, April 2020
News From Renaissance
Meet the Renaissance Team—Chef Marvin At Renaissance, we strive to be world-class in every way. Not only in the lifestyle, but in the services we provide to our residents and the staff we select for our team. Leading our incredible culinary team is Head Chef Marvin, who ensures that residents enjoy delicious and conscious meals each…
Clubs & Classes, April 2020
Fun Lakers Club and Dance Party
Mark O’Neill, PR The Sun Lakes Dance Party, sponsored by the Fun Lakers Club, is held at the Oakwood ballroom, always on a Thursday. The last dance for the 2019-2020 season is April 16. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the free dance lesson begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by open dance from 7 p.m.…
Community News, April 2020
Come Celebrate Easter with the Community Church of SunBird
Jamie Morgan He is Risen! A familiar phrase we hear around Easter time. Of course, we know that it refers to Jesus being raised from the dead, but what’s the big deal? To the small band of dedicated disciples of Jesus, it began to unravel a very twisted, tangled cord of hopelessness. Let’s go back…
Association News, April 2020
Manager’s Report April 2020
It’s hard to believe the high season of SunBird has already peaked. This has been by far the busiest season at SunBird with activities and events! The tribute/cover bands shows have been amazing this year, many new, bigger, live bands for dances, bus trips from the clubhouse to many fun and interesting places throughout the…
Community News, April 2020
Traveling the Longer Way Around
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Imagine a travel agent giving you a plan similar to the one God gave Israel for their journey to the Promised Land after their miraculous deliverance through the Red Sea. Let’s say you’re interested in a three-week trip, and the agent says, “No, it will…