The SunBird Hikers crushed the Canyon Lake Trail, depending on your definition of “crushed.” We completed the trail, enjoying the lush vistas of Canyon Lake in the distance. To celebrate another successful year, all past, present, and future SunBird Hikers are invited to our year-end party on April 3 at 4 p.m. at the Andersons’.…
Rod Emmerton Your SunBird Singers and Ringers enjoyed another spring concert in our ballroom this past March. We had a wonderful response from our community, and we are hopeful that our musical presentations were an exposé of goodwill, musical camaraderie, and pure enjoyment. Your talented neighbors worked extremely hard from early January to the March…
The Sun Lakes and SunBird communities will meet for the National Day of Prayer at the SunBird Golf Resort ballroom, at 6250 S. SunBird Blvd., in Chandler, on Thursday, May 2. The program begins at 10 a.m., with musicians playing patriotic music from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Sam Rotman, a concert pianist and inspirational speaker,…
The ever-popular SunBird annual Home Tour is nearly here! Seven SunBird homes will be showcased this year between 1 and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, to share ideas for remodeling, refreshing, repurposing, and/or redecorating. This year’s tour honors Toni Onyx Greisiger, longtime member, contributor, and past president of the Garden Club. Toni was born…
The Community Church of SunBird is excited to present its 4th Annual Sunrise Service on March 31 at 6:30 a.m. Chuck Heitbrink will pose the question, “What If the Gospel of Mark Was All There Was?” With music, scripture, and this short message, we will celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection, which forever changed the world. This blessed…
Lisa Dingeldein The Pickleball Club had a great turnout at our Girls Night Out event on Jan. 26. New players worked on their skills, and we all played some games. Line dancing kept us moving. We finished the night with food and fellowship, along with a gorgeous sunset. Thanks to all the players, volunteers, raffle…
The Pickleball Club had an amazing time over the holiday season! Paula Warhoover was the winner of our Ugly Sweater Contest. Many of our friends and neighbors have been touched by the massive destruction of Alzheimer’s/dementia. The SunBird Pickleball Club is doing our part to fight back! Our annual Pickle for Purple ALZ Tournament will…
Diane Dub Mark your calendars: The annual SunBird Home Tour is just around the corner! Whether you are looking for fresh ideas to update your home or just want an excuse to get together with your neighbors, this event is sure to please. Seven SunBird homes will be showcased this year, providing inspiration for updating,…
Arthur Norby SunBird Golf Resort resident Irene Coatta, the founding member of the SunBird Art Club, will be receiving special recognition from the SunBird Art Club on Feb. 10 at the club’s annual show. She prefers to be addressed as Irene, reminding her friends that Coatta just happened to be the name of her fourth…
Thirty years ago, Irene Coatta had a vision to begin an Art Club for SunBird. Her vast knowledge and strength of character brought that vision to life! Her enthusiasm and leadership has given so many SunBird residents the joy of learning and creating art. As the club grew, the desire to showcase and share our…