Jennifer Gustafson, Community Outreach Manager On August 21, our nation will observe National Senior Citizens Day to show appreciation for the value and contributions of older Americans to home, family and society. This national observance was first established by President Ronald Reagan on August 19, 1988. In his proclamation, Reagan said, “For all they have…
Bob Neuman Some time ago, it was decided to honor our SunBird veterans. Thanks to the Project Planning Board and interested others, the idea became a reality. A beautiful plaque now is attached to the wall across from the library. In addition, a book is well under way that contains pictures and information about over…
Jennifer Gustafson, Community Outreach Manager, Neighbors Who Care “Won’t you be my neighbor?” were the iconic lyrics sung by the late Fred Rogers, aka Mister Rogers, on his children’s television show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, which first aired nationally in 1968. It has been a while since Mister Rogers graced the airways, but he has once…
Marilyn Hespel At the 94th annual Convention of the Arizona Lions held in Ahwatukee, May 18-20, three local SunBird Lions Club members, Fred Garmeson, Carol Zittel and Ray Clark, received special recognition for donations to Lions Club International Foundation. They were awarded the Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship (PMJF). The Fellowship program was established in 1973…
4th of July Flag Ceremony at the Clubhouse Flagpole Join us in celebrating our country’s Independence Day at a short flag raising ceremony at 9:00 a.m. outside of the clubhouse at the main flag pole. The Horizon Room will have a special menu after the ceremony.
Marilyn Hespel SunBird Lions Club had the last Bingo Night for the season on April 20, 2018. The jackpot winner that night was Lynette Martens. She won $166. The jackpots are directly related to attendance which was 86 players. The SunBird Lions Club wants to say thank you for your support of the Lions Club…
Jeanette Cline The Keyboard Connection recently played the half-hour pre-brunch music for the Sun Lakes Women’s Connection. Their musical selections included Broadway favorites including “The Phantom of the Opera,” “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” “Hello, Dolly” and others from The Sound of Music. Also played were a couple of classical pieces, Pachabel’s “Canon in D” and…
Ann Tellor The SunBird HOA Office has archived newspapers from previous years. From time to time, we will post past items of interest for those who enjoy SunBird’s rich history. SunBird Views “Blast from the Past” June 2001 – 17 years ago Leo Buries and Gil Knudtson appointed to serve on Board of Directors. Neighbors Who…
Nancy Eckstein One of the board of directors’ 2018 goals was to conduct a “Brainstorming Session” with homeowners to gain ideas to improve SunBird. This session was held on March 23 with about 150 residents generating approximately 350 ideas. Thanks to everyone who attended. All ideas were typed as they were written and are posted…
Wes Akerman found a need in SunBird of assisting people who could use help and/or physically could not pick the fruit from their own citrus trees each season. Oftentimes, the citrus would fall to the ground and go to waste. A group of volunteers was organized a few years back to help resolve this…