Category: Community News

What’s happening at Ed Robson Branch Library

Patty Dennehy, Library Paraprofessional The temperatures may be sizzling, but it’s cool and comfortable at the Library! Plan to join us for the following programs in August: Tuesday, August 9 at 1:00 p.m. Area Agency on Aging* Did you know that as a Maricopa County resident age 60 plus, you are eligible for a number…

Dollars and Sense: Newly single? Keystone Law Firm offers 5 financial protection strategies to help

Editor’s Note: “Dollars and Sense” is a new column in the SunBird News dedicated to financial issues. This column is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information on the subject of personal finances. The publisher shall not be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damages, including but not limited to special,…

Ed Robson Library needs volunteers

Patty Dennehy, Library Paraprofessional Do you have a few spare hours each week to help out your local branch library? We need a few volunteers who would enjoy shelving and helping out with special projects. Shelving volunteers sort books, audiobooks, DVDs and music CDs on carts as well as shelving the items. It does require…

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Williams and Bearizona August 9; price is $99 per person Travel to the historic Route 66 town of Williams. Enjoy the wide variety of wildlife at Bearizona, from majestic bison and nimble big horn sheep to stealthy wolves and adorable…

“Yesterday Once More” events

Barry Miller Yesterday Once More Variety Rock and Roll Show and Dance Band is celebrating its third anniversary performing around the Phoenix metropolitan area. They play classic rock and roll music/doo wop and R and B tunes from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Yesterday Once More’s band members have graced the stage with the recording…

Dr. John Hornak… “I did it my way”

Dr. John Hornak remembrance.

Norm Littrell and Madelaine Paschal As we walk through the quiet Ballroom to the deserted stage, we catch a glimpse of John’s face in the photo we are holding. The morning light has given us a moment to peruse his wonderful face, his gentle eyes, his knowing smile – a man we grew to know…

50 years of Priesthood ordination

Fr. Leo Paul Pierre Hissey

Fr. Leo Paul Pierre Hissey, Pastor of St. Steven’s Roman Catholic Church who recently celebrated his 75th birthday May 27, also celebrated his 50th anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood June 2. An official celebration was held Friday evening at the Cottonwood Ballroom June 3 with 270 in attendance. During the evening, Father’s 50th anniversary…

Kare Bear summer news

Kare Bear summer luncheons are the third Thursday of the month at 11:00 a.m. through September in the Horizon Room. These luncheons are for all Kare Bears, as well as anyone who is interested in getting to know what and who the Kare Bears are; bring a friend! If you don’t receive an email reminder…

Sunbird Personalities

Jan Benincasa

Bob Neuman Although SunBird has abundant tourists and residents from places like Minnesota, Washington, Oregon and the Dakotas, just a few New Yorkers overlook Florida to retire at SunBird. This charming lady and her husband not only had the fortitude but the good sense to select the best place on earth for their retirement. Jan…