Sheryl Keeme Since Sun Lakes has been designated a Dementia Friendly Community, many Sun Lakes residents have taken the Dementia Friend Info class. The Info Session helps in understanding dementia and how to best help friends, neighbors, and associates living with it. There are still many neighbors in our community who have not yet been…
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March 2024, Community News
Conley Cup March 22-24
Jack Cooper The big event is coming this month, the Conley Cup competition between the Canadians and the Americans, on March 22, 23, and 24. This has been an annual event between the men since 2011, honoring Mr. Bill Conley who was a decorated marine veteran who resided on hole number 5. The event was…
March 2024, Front Page
SunBird Annual Home Tour Honors Toni Onyx
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…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
Sun Bird Lions Club
January Bingo Winners Arlene Block With a filled room, SunBird Lions Club presented a fun night of Bingo on Jan. 19. Kim Price was one lucky winner with a win and then a double her money win. Other winners were Marilyn Klooster, Lisa Firebaugh, Eileen Martinez, Kathy Wolbersen (won two games), Pam VanLaningham, Jan Seith,…
March 2024, Community News
Sun Lakes Community Choir Third Annual Spring Concert
Yvonne Orlich The Sun Lakes Community Choir is once again planning their annual Spring Concert. The previous two concerts were Requiems, but this concert is a collection of beautiful choral music through the centuries. As a refresher, we will tell you that this choir is made up of singers—all volunteers—from many and varied groups and…
March 2024, Front Page
4th Annual Easter Sunrise Service in SunBird!
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…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
American Italian Club News
At our February meeting the club played Valentine Bingo. Our president Lisa Romero had prizes for the winners. The club is planning the April Patio Party. It will be held on Thursday, April 11, at 5 p.m. on the patio. Members are asked to bring side dishes and desserts. The club will provide fried and…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Fun Lakers Club—Make Friends, Have Fun!
Joyce Selk The February Game Night was a real hoot! Host Ray Rodriguez never disappoints, bringing several different games, including Trivia and Family Feud, and playing some of our favorite tunes. It didn’t matter if you were selected as a contestant or part of the interactive audience. Everyone participated and had some great laughs. Be…
March 2024, Community News
Revving Up Nostalgia: Join Us for a Timeless Classic Car Show!
Lance Williams Dear Car Enthusiasts and Community Members: As the executive director of Sun Lakes’ very own senior living community, it’s my pleasure to extend a heartfelt invitation to all of you to join us in April for an extraordinary event that will transport you back in time—our annual Classic Car Show! Classic cars have…
March 2024, Association News
Board of Directors Meeting Notes
The board of directors met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Jan. 22, 2024. These are the notes from that meeting. Board Members Present: Dan Buescher, Dirk Close, Nancy Eckstein, Dave Edington, Chuck Heitbrink, Bob Lama, Bob Morris, and Manager Layne Varney The meeting was called to order by President Nancy Eckstein at 10 a.m. The…