Norm Ott The CRAB golf tournament and accompanying auction, which were to be held in November, had to be canceled due the COVID-19 pandemic. The events have now been rescheduled for March 5 and 6, 2021, pending, of course, on the degree of improvement in this health situation and the allowable use of the SunBird…
Category: January 2021
Clubs & Classes, January 2021
Have You Seen Me?
Laurie Doyle I am the SunBird Garden Club’s January Rock of the Month. I can be found amongst the cacti, plants, and other landscape, in the rock gardens. If you find me, take me home and call garden club member Mary Jane Mogdans at 815-861-1755. The first person who captures the rock will return it…
Community News, January 2021
Host a Crystal Card Party
Bobbie Reed Welcome the new year with a Crystal Card party. Not a traditional party—like pre COVID—but a socially distanced, extended party. We thank Judy Thompson for the idea. Last year, she hosted a Crystal Card Party for friends and neighbors. She arranged for delivery of several hundred Crystal Cards and displayed them on her kitchen…
Association News, January 2021
Renaissance Saved My Life
Erin Fjell, Sales & Marketing Director For many seniors, deciding to stay in their house or taking the leap and moving into a senior living community can be a very difficult decision. For one particular person, the decision became very clear after the death of his beloved wife of 55 years, Ruth. Frank and Ruth…
Front Page, January 2021
We’ve Got Fish!
Julie Anderson Thanks to the generosity of the Bandits Golf Group and several individuals, SunBird Golf Resort is now home to 54 Bluegill and 69 Grass Carp fish. The fish were delivered to their new home on Wednesday, Dec. 9, in hopes that they will chew their way through lots of algae. We learned from…
Clubs & Classes, January 2021
Korean War Veterans
Chapter Commander Leon “Skip” Johnson The Korean War Veterans would like to extend their thanks to you all who supported this organization throughout the tough times we all experienced during the past year. A special thank you goes out to the organization members who supported the last event of the year, which was a success,…
Association News, January 2021
Cart Path Fee Notice
Brendan Waddell, Golf Course Superintendent A Cart Path Fee of $50 will be assessed for all carts on the golf course. Golf Club members are exempt from this fee and will receive a sticker by early January. All other annual members and residents are required to register before play in January.
Clubs & Classes, January 2021
Let’s All Get on Board for a New, Brighter 2021
Harry Huckemeyer It’s just about the right time for all of us to welcome in the new year of 2021, with hopes and wishes that it will be filled with many moments of joy and happiness. We all are coming off a year that created so many problems for so many, but rather than dwell on…
Card Games & Sports, January 2021
The Pot O’ Gold Raffle Drawing, Friday, March 12
Brendan Waddell, Golf Course Superintendent 1st place ~ $400 2nd place ~ $350 3rd place ~ $300 4th place ~ $250 5th place ~ $200 Raffle tickets: $1 each ~ 6 for $5 ~ 12 for $10 ~ 18 for $15 ~ 25 for $20 Buy as many tickets as you want between now and…
Clubs & Classes, January 2021
SunBird Hiking Club
Carol Martin The SunBird Hiking Club has been busy enjoying spectacular area hikes on Wednesday mornings! On Dec. 2, six members, including Carol Martin, Fran Stewart, Jim Anderson, Julie Anderson, Jack Phillips, and Jeanne Berte, hiked six miles on the stunning Wild Horse Trail in the Usery Mountains. New members are welcome. For information, call…