Category: Community News

This, That and Other Stuff

Bob Neuman Whatever happened to … Many residents of SunBird feel fortunate growing up in the ‘40s and ‘50s. Sure, there was a big war, but wasn’t the pace slower and weren’t people, for the most part, kinder and gentler? In my small town, a bank loan sometimes took only a handshake. Weren’t the majority…

Medicare, Medicaid and related health benefit information

Neil Tamber Personalized one-on-one objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers provided by volunteer counselors especially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about Original Medicare, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care…

Welcome back, friends

Tommy and Velda Keiper

Bob Neuman Tommy and Velda Keiper, snowbirds for 23 years, have left Wyoming and settled here permanently on July 18. Tommy is doing well in the Memory Room at the Renaissance where Velda visits him daily. He would enjoy company. His room is 111. The couple thanks their family and all who helped with the…

Sun Lakes Animal Clinic under new ownership

Sun Lakes Animal Clinic has changed ownership. Dr. Ashley Greenway recently purchased the clinic after the previous owner, Dr. Walker, passed away. The clinic will continue to operate at the same location under a new name, Sun Lakes Chandler Animal Clinic. More information can be found at the clinic’s new website, www.slcac.com.

Adopt-A-Neighbor volunteers needed

Bonnie, Community Administrator I am looking for a few kind men or women who would be able to help people in SunBird who cannot help themselves. We have a few people in our community who, for whatever reason (health or physically not capable), sometimes are not able to remove their weeds or are not capable…

Karaoke and Dancing

Mark your calendar for another fun evening of karaoke and dancing on Saturday, September 9, and then again on Saturday, September 23, from 7:00 p.m.-? at Sun Lakes Country Club’s Pro Shop Lounge (Mulligan’s) located at 25425 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ. The lounge will be serving food. If you have been to…

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. San Diego Wine, Waves and Whales September 11-14, 2017 Price: $750 pp/double; $995 pp/single Travel from Phoenix to Temecula, an oasis of art and culture set amidst 150 acres of breathtaking gardens, rolling hills, tall mountains and lush vineyards.…

Meet Your Neighbors

James and Joey Ballard 6169 S. Sawgrass Drive Hometown/State: Port Angeles, Washington James and Joey have been married for seven years. Their interests include horses. Jo Lucas 6974 S. Newport Court Hometown/State: Chandler, Arizona Jo has two children. She enjoys playing tennis and golf. William F. Wister 6073 S. Oakmont Drive Hometown/State: Carneys Point, New…