The Sunbird Men’s Golf Association conducts tournament events each Thursday morning. The events are in the form of individual stroke/net play, four person scrambles, two person best ball or other games at the discretion of the tournament committee. Events are handicapped and flighted which allows players of all skill levels to have a chance for…
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Card Games & Sports, January 2017
Pickleball at SunBird
The Pickleball courts are getting busier every week with many new players coming out to learn the sport, get some exercise, and have a fun social experience. Last month we hosted a successful beginner lesson where even some experienced players learned new skills. More lessons of varying levels will be provided in the New Year…
Card Games & Sports, January 2017
Bocce Ball for all ethnic clubs
Our reserved court time is every Monday from 1:00-3:30 p.m. from January 9 through March 20. If you have any questions call Janet at 480-307-7567. You don’t have to sign up; just drop by the courts located at the intersection of Championship Drive and Kerby Farms Road during the reserved court time. If you’re new…
Card Games & Sports, January 2017
News from the Tennis Club
Christine Terechenok The tennis welcome back picnic held in October was so much fun. An in-house tournament was planned by Brian Turner and Dianna Wreford. We all enjoyed a baked potato bar and refreshments. Thanks to the ladies of our club. Our club also enjoyed the Bradshaw Tournament during the week of November 6-12. This…
Card Games & Sports, January 2017
Sybesma steers auction success!
From the cornfields of Nebraska and Iowa to the lush fairways and San Tan vistas of SunBird came auctioneer Joel Sybesma and his wife, Jane. How high did the corn grow in the Midwest this summer? Well, it took a helicopter to reach the top cobs. Joel, auctioneer extraordinaire, comes by his skill through many…
Card Games & Sports, January 2017
Pro’s Corner
Happy New Year, everyone! Dave Jones, Head Golf Pro/Pro Shop Manager This is the start of a new year and we hope that it is a good one for you. We have had quite a few new members join the Golf Club and we would like to welcome them: Ross Bennett, Gary Hodges, Sue Mallery,…
Card Games & Sports, January 2017
From the superintendent’s desk
Marc Francoeur Let me start off wishing everyone a Happy New Year! I know I’m looking forward to the upcoming year and the warmer weather that it’ll bring. I bet everyone is wondering what the yellowish grass is out on the golf course. Some of it is actually the dormant Bermuda grass. Unfortunately, we lost…
Card Games & Sports, January 2017
Card Scores
500 Cards Darlene Thompson We meet in the Lakeview Room on the second floor by the Pro Shop on Thursday evenings and start to play at 6:30 p.m. Please come early. Remember, we will be starting at 6:30 p.m. Buy-in is $.50. If you have any questions please call Darlene Thompson at 602-460-1501 and leave…
Card Games & Sports, January 2017
FREE introductory golf lessons available
Are you interested in playing golf but don’t know how to get started? This lesson is for you. Join us on the driving range on January 23, February 20 and March 20 at 3:30 p.m. SunBird Golf Club’s top players from our Ladies’ and Men’s clubs will introduce you to the basic shots: driving, chipping…
Card Games & Sports, January 2017
SunBird Ladies Golf news
Tammy Bachofner Happy New Year! May this year bring you more distance, straighter drives and putts that make it to the hole in one stroke. Please note: The ladies net shoot out has been rescheduled to January 13. Also a friendly reminder: Please be sure to sign up for golf by Saturday evening as our…