The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Posse Building, at 9531 E. Riggs Road, in Sun Lakes. Visit www.sunlakesposse.org for more information and to make an appointment.
Category: January 2023
Community News, January 2023
U.S. Military History: POW/MIA—Prisoners of War/Missing in Action
Ross Dunfee Throughout antiquity prisoners have not been treated well by belligerent powers. Ill treatment of prisoners sent home helps to instill fear into the hearts of warriors and maybe deters conflict from fellow comrades still in combat. Some prisoners have been prosecuted for war crimes or paraded at home to demonstrate a battle victory.…
Community News, January 2023
Unity: A New Beginning
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought Community. We celebrate Peace, Love, Light, and Healing. Our practice is affirmative prayer and positive thinking. We support one another in living a Spirit-centered life. Beginning Jan. 1, we will be meeting for church at 10 a.m., a half hour later than in the…
Community News, January 2023
Kare Bears Present Fashion Show
SunBird Kare Bears are presenting a Secondhand Rose Fashion Show and Luncheon on Jan. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be held at the ballroom in the SunBird clubhouse. All models will be wearing ensembles from consignment or second hand stores. Tickets will go on sale at the SunBird clubhouse Jan. 2…
Community News, January 2023
Giant Community Auction Returns January 20—Donate, Participate, Appreciate
The always-popular Community Auction and golf tournament weekend is back with a new date. The Auction will be held Friday, Jan. 20, followed by the Founders’ Cup Golf Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 21. Marsha and John Brockish will once again be collecting goods or services to be auctioned. Donations might include tickets to a concert…
Association News, January 2023
Notes from the Board of Directors Meeting
Chuck Heitbrink, HOA Board Secretary The board of directors met Oct. 24 for a regular scheduled business meeting. These are the approved meeting notes from that meeting. Members present: Steve Seel, Lisa Onyx, Jim Anderson, Dan Buescher, Dirk Close, Nancy Eckstein, Chuck Heitbrink, and Manager Layne Varney The meeting was called to order at 10…
Association News, January 2023
Manager’s Report
Happy New Year! Wow, it’s hard to believe that 2022 has come and gone so quickly and 2023 is already here. SunBird has had several excellent holiday events and activities this past month and is just getting started for this new year. Several recreational and sport leagues, social groups, and classes are also getting ready…
Association News, January 2023
Board of Directors Elections
The 2023 Board of Directors Elections are complete. The results of the election have been posted on the SunBird website (sunbirdhoa.com) and at the clubhouse. Congratulations to Nancy Eckstein and Bob Morris. We appreciate the candidates for stepping forward to follow the election process to be elected and serve in leadership positions for our community.…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Lions Club Award
Arlene Block A huge thank you and congratulations to SunBird Lion Ethel Donoghue on receiving her 20-year certificate and pin for being an active member of the SunBird Lions Club. The president of Gilbert Lions Club, Lion John Marselis, presented this wonderful award to Lion Ethel. We are so grateful for people like Lion Ethel…
Community News, January 2023
Volunteering at MLB Spring Training Games
We are now approaching Major League Baseball Spring Training! The Los Angeles Angels have their Spring Training games in Tempe, Ariz., at Diablo Stadium, just off I-10. Games are from Feb. 26 to March 25, 2023, in the afternoon. Volunteers get the opportunity to be a ticket taker or parking lot attendant (directing cars where…