Category: January 2017

Welcome to the MS Encouragement Group

Treva Christenson The mission of the Multiple Sclerosis Encouragement (MSEO) is to “provide education, encouragement and self-empowerment to those affected by M.S. and their families, caregiver.” We have different doctors locally and nationwide to speak on the latest on M.S. Dinner is provided unless otherwise notified. Meetings are: Chandler – Meets the third Wednesday of…

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…

Medicare, Medicaid and related health benefit information

Neil Tamber Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers provided by volunteer counselors especially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about original Medicare, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System)…

Line Dancing with Judee

When you have such nice people attending your classes and consider them extended family and friends, it is very sad to have one pass away. This beautiful lady, Suzanne Strasser, a/k/a “My Movie Star Dancer” who started dancing with me in 2000 at the Chandler Senior Center passed away December 3, 2016. She regularly attended…

SunBird Lions Charities Honor Card orders

Dear Friend: Sending someone a SunBird Lions Charities Honor Card is the ideal gift to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, marriages, births, graduations, holidays, as well as the celebration of someone’s life upon their passing. It is a gift that shows your generous spirit and desire to help others! We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation; therefore, your…

Manager’s Report

Happy New Year! 2017 is now here. December at SunBird was completely packed with activity and fun. Several Christmas and holiday events were held almost every day. This year SunBird had its first annual holiday home decorating contest that had some very nicely decorated homes. The winners were selected and pictures can be found in…