Welcome back winter visitors Q – I am a seasonal customer returning to the area for the winter. Has Orbitel made any changes while I was away? A – First of all, let us welcome you back to your winter home! Orbitel has indeed been making continuous improvements on our products and services. Here is…
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Community News, October 2016
Medicare open enrollment October 15 – December 7
Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts A and B, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care…
Community News, October 2016
SunBird plans first holiday light competition
Entry forms can be picked up at the office. Judging of homes that entered will be Wednesday, December 7. Entry forms need to be completed by Wednesday, November 30 and returned to the office. Rules are as follows: Lights must be visible to all residents (street side). No homes entered can have their lights professionally…
Community News, October 2016
Plastic bags needed
Gloria Kishen There is a great need for plastic bags to be made into sleeping mats for the homeless. In preparing these bags, we fold, cut, tie and make into balls. They are then given to the ladies who crochet them into sleeping mats or tote bags. On completion they are delivered to St. Vincent…
Community News, October 2016
Knowing CPR can save a life-training classes October 18
The Chandler Fire Department will be at the SunBird Clubhouse on Tuesday, October 18 from 8:00 a.m.-noon for basic CPR, first aid and AED training. The training provided is the American Heart Association “Heartsaver” class and includes training in adult, child and infant CPR and AED. A certification card will be issued upon completion of…
Community News, October 2016
Ed Robson Branch Library events
Here’s what’s happening at the Ed Robson Library in October! Please plan to join us! Tuesday, October 4 at 1:00 p.m. – Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services Join us for an overview of the many benefits provided by the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services. Bill Phalen, from the local office in Chandler, will provide useful…
Community News, October 2016
In Passing
William Wiedbusch William A. Wiedbusch, 73, died Friday, September 2, 2016, at the Hospice of the Valley in Gilbert, Arizona following a lengthy illness. He leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Gayle and two sons, Ron and Todd, with their families and five wonderful grandchildren. Bill served faithfully in the Air Force for…
Community News, October 2016
Missing spoon wanted
If you attended the Minnesota party last spring and a large wooden handle spoon got home with you by mistake, could you please leave it at the office after October 10? It came from my grandmother. Thank you.
Community News, October 2016
SunBird Personalities
Bob Neuman “While walking down a Steubenville, Ohio street in 1955, I heard a lady’s voice say, ‘Don’t I know you?’ I had attended some dances where she was present.” In 1957 Ed Treglia married Estelle Calvary, a union that has continued for 58 years. Since that day, Ed and Estelle have accomplished many things,…
Community News, October 2016
Community-wide Hymn Sing
All are invited to a community-wide Hymn Sing on Sunday, October 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel, Riggs Rd. to Sun Lakes Blvd., one block south on the northeast corner across from the Sun Lakes Country Club. The audience will select the hymns and gospel songs for a great Sing-a-Long with Jeanette…