Mary Pilon The Irish Club overwhelmed me with this enormous response by me for white socks for the homeless, as a Christmas donation. Thanks to the generosity of our members, I was able to take these socks to be delivered to the homeless shelters. I am so grateful for these donations! Bless you all, and…
Catherine Hammond Registration for the spring semester for New Adventures, the lifelong-learning program affiliated with Chandler-Gilbert Community College, begins online on Jan. 15. Classes themselves start on Jan. 27, with April 24 as the final day of the semester. The nearly 100 classes include lectures, discussion groups, computer classes, field trips, and a fifth category…
Jenifer Walden At our last meeting, Dec. 2, we voted in our new board members for 2020. Our secretary, Lillian Donley, has retired and will be moving to her new home in Clarendon. Christine Terechenok presented Lillian with a certificate of excellence in appreciation of her dedication and outstanding service over the years, and Jen…
Whether you are new to golfing or just getting back into the game, SunBird Golf Club volunteers can help you get started with beginner or refresher lessons. Beginner lessons are for those who want to learn the basic shots. You will move through these four stations: driving, irons, chipping, and putting. Refresher lessons are for…
Dianne Reed The SunBird Yarn Club meets each Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. in the Hopi Room. If you knit, crochet, or do other handwork, please join us to learn, share, and chat with other yarn lovers.
Wes Akerman Happy New Year’s to all. Did you take time over the holidays to explain “Boxing Day” to your American friends? Two things you can count on in 2020 are our annual Canadian BBQ and the Great Canadian Golf Tournament. Our Pork Loin BBQ and social is on Thursday, Feb. 13. It is $7.00 per…
Layne Varney The SunBird Golf Resort HOA board of directors and the SunBird Golf Club board of directors are co-hosting a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. in the ballroom. The purpose of this meeting is to help the SunBird Community have a better understanding of the history, facts, and relationship between…
Frank Nechvatal December was a busy time. We celebrated Christmas with a party in the Horizon Room. We enjoyed a great meal. We learned of the hidden meaning behind the Christmas carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Our choir director, Chris Nechvatal, led us in singing this carol, along with several other carols. We still…
Glenna Reeves On Nov. 22, Sue Bart, Desert Threads president; Charyl Garman, Arizona Quilters Guild (AQG) president; and Yvonne Cozart, community service coordinator, traveled to U.S. Vets’ temporary housing complex in Phoenix. Due to all the donations, talented quilt-making, and huge hearts, 45 quilts were delivered to deserving men and women who served our country. Every…
Gary Hodges, retired PGA professional, is offering golf clinics to take your 2020 game to the next level. The clinics will offer two sessions: one on how to putt, pitch, and chip and one on the half swing/full swing. These sessions will be repeated. Clinics will take place on Saturdays from 1 to 2 p.m.…