Category: January 2018

“Salute Our Vets” Golf Tournament was a great success

Marilyn Hespel On November 11, 2017, the Chandler SunBird Lions Club, in conjunction with the Lions Foundation of Arizona, saluted our Veterans with a stunning display of flags on the first tee of the SunBird Golf Course and a fun day of golf for the attendees. This annual Golf Tournament was well attended. During the…

2017 CRAB Tournament/Auction sets new record

Norman Ott The 2017 edition of the CRAB tournament held on Saturday, November 18, and its pre-tournament auction held on Friday, November 17, significantly set a new record for raising funds that go into the SunBird Golf Course capital fund. As reported in previous articles, this tournament evolved from the original Sand Trap tournament that…

2018 annual Bridge Gala

Sue and Jim McCutcheon SunBird’s 2018 annual Bridge Gala is coming real soon. The following is the important information of how much, where and when: $5.00 will provide you with a fun-filled afternoon on Sunday, February 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the Horizon Room. In addition to the monetary rewards for the highest scores, there…

8th annual Robson Trap Trials set for March 23

Susan Knox Wilson, PebbleCreek Gun Club Communications Team The eighth annual Robson Trap Trials will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018, at Casa Grande Trap and Skeet. All shooters, experienced and novice, are encouraged to enjoy the fun and camaraderie of this prestigious and unique event. Last year, shooters from six Robson communities participated:…

2017 Tai Chi Christmas party

We’re going strong and welcome all who would like to join our friendly group. We meet Monday through Friday from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Please think about joining us. We have a lot of fun, plus it helps our balance and health.

Christmas: A time of benevolence

  Rosie VanderVeen Welcome to our four new Kare Bear members: Nancy Manning, Mary Jane Mogdans, Joanne Pfeifer and Rosemary Terhune! All of our Kare Bears were enlightened by representatives from two of the organizations we support, Hamilton High School Homeless/Needy program and Boots in the House. Speakers Jamie Sistek and Chris Omitt represent the…

P.E.O. Founders Day luncheon

Shirley Langer “Women Reaching for the Stars” is the theme of the Chandler-Sun Lakes-Gilbert Reciprocity P.E.O. Founders Day Luncheon. It will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018, in the San Tan Ballroom, Cottonwood Country Club, Sun Lakes, located at E.J. Robson Blvd. and Riggs Road. Registration is at 11:00 a.m. with lunch served at…

SunBird Garden Club news

  Toni Greisinger Have you seen the two large pots filled with geraniums, fern and lady slippers by the new wall at the clubhouse patio? This is just one of the Garden Club’s latest projects. On Tuesday, November 14, 10 Garden Club members, under the direction of Gudie Huffman, Barb Ott and Pat McGonegle, worked…