Norm Noble Twenty years ago Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham, and a number of his friends sent several boxes of toys to Bosnian children for Christmas. Thus began a project which is now known as Operation Christmas Child. Since its beginning, Operation Christmas Child has sent several billion boxes to children over all over…
Category: January 2016
Community News, January 2016
Faustina live drama coming to Chandler January 10
Don’t miss “Faustina, Messenger of Divine Mercy,” a Saint Luke Productions live theatrical one-woman 90-minute drama being presented on Sunday evening, January 10, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hamilton High School Auditorium in Chandler, Arizona, sponsored by Sun Lakes St. Steven’s Respect Life and Divine Mercy Ministries. Audiences experience firsthand the spirit and life…
Community News, January 2016
Resolutions Resolutions
Elizabeth Morque It’s that time of year. The holiday cheer is over and you may be thinking about a change of pace; a New Year’s Resolution. Perhaps you are thinking of an exercise routine or a healthy eating program. Well, don’t forget exercising your brain as well as the rest of your body. That is…
Front Page, January 2016
Mark your calendar for the Garden Club Home Tour
Sue McCutcheon Hear ye, hear ye! Mark your calendar for March 6 between 2:00-4:00 p.m. The Garden Club is hosting the annual home tour with a slightly new twist: highlighting the changes owners have made to improve their homes and accommodate their lifestyle. The tickets will go on sale February 1. There will be a…
Front Page, January 2016
Three Gals and A Guy takes the stage February 4
Please join us in the SunBird Ballroom on Thursday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m. when Vera Pollack, Joyce Bae, Marlene Weiss and Wayne Will present Songs from Broadway, Movies and Then Some (and a little bit of comedy, too)! Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the HOA Office. There will be…
Association News, January 2016
Social Events
Happy New Year! Free Dance Thursday, January 7 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Everyone come out and help Dean Tucker celebrate his birthday. Music by Los Gringos and the Chi Chis. There will be a full cash bar. Trivia Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Horizon Room DJ/Karaoke with Mark and Toni Friday, January 8 from 6:00–9:00…
Front Page, January 2016
There’s a new kid in town and his name is Wendell Porterfield
Maddy Paschal is honored to present to SunBird Golf and Country Club a new kid in town, Wendell Porterfield! Wendell is a master guitar player and vocalist and is known throughout the Valley and beyond. He appears on a regular basis with beautiful Dale Yeoman at Orange Sky at the Talking Stick Casino. He was…
Association News, January 2016
Board meeting notes
President Marlene Scartozzi called the November 23, 2015 HOA Board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members except Delores Brown-Knoeppel were present. Gordon Lee gave the Treasurer’s Report and Layne Varney gave his manager’s report. Committee Liaison Reports Going Green Committee – Jean Pritchard reported that the committee will hold its first meeting of…
Association News, January 2016
Did you know?
Bonnie Marcus, Community Administrator I wanted to welcome many of you back to the community. A few of the ACC members and I have been driving around the community and discovered that SunBird really looks great with well-maintained properties, palm trees trimmed and almost weedless landscaping. I wanted to thank all of you for taking…
Association News, January 2016
Board of Directors election notice
Congratulations to Dee Brown-Knoeppel and Don Calvert for stepping forward to serve SunBird by volunteering and being elected to the Board of Directors. The quorum requirement for voting of 10 percent was met and the election is official. Marlene Scartozzi just completed her third and last three year full term totaling nine years of service…