Jan Griffin, Manager We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Welcome back to our winter residents and visitors. Check in with the SunBird Post Office and also the HOA letting us know of your return. The post office hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our phone number is 480-802-6783. Be sure…
Category: January 2023
Front Page, January 2023
Founders’ Cup Weekend January 20
Back by popular demand is the golf tournament that honors our Founders. They had the foresight to purchase our jewel, SunBird Golf Course, from the developer and keep it in the hands of the community. The Founders still in SunBird are Ken Karge and Earl Ferguson. The fun-filled weekend kicks off with a giant community…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Cheers Singles Group News
Cheers is a social club with membership of 187 and growing. We are open to singles in Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Whether you are a year-round resident or visit us during the winter months, you are invited to become a part of the Cheer’s family. We offer many activities and programs, including…
Community News, January 2023
Effective January 1, 2023
Due to the increased cost of postage, we can no longer forward your newspaper over the summer months (May through September). We invite you to keep up with your friends and neighbors in SunBird online at sunbirdnews.com.
Community News, January 2023
Sunday Music, Dinner and Dance Venue—January 8
John Yu Start the new year with our Sunday Venue, whether you like to dance ballroom or just want to relax and reminisce to melodies of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s. Take advantage of our optional dinner menu, if you like, to make a complete evening of it. Our evening’s music and songs will be…
Card Games & Sports, January 2023
Golf Course Issues
Don’t forget! Please report all requests or issues regarding the golf course to the Golf Shop by calling 480-883-0820 or stopping in. We work closely with the superintendent to ensure these items are addressed.
Community News, January 2023
SunBird Kare Bears Happenings
SunBird Kare Bears have now accomplished three meetings, two fairs, and a holiday luncheon. Santa Claus attended our holiday luncheon and was given gifts of love and charity from our own little elf, President Karen Volk. Members exchanged some lovely gifts and enjoyed a luncheon meal from the Horizon Room. Future events include the Second…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Sunny Quilters Quilt Raffle
The SunBird Sunny Quilters is an active group that meets on Thursday afternoons in the Hopi Room. Sometimes we work on our own projects, and other times we do a group project like we recently did on a quilt. The quilt was divided into blocks, which different people created, and then several of us worked…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Cheers Social Group Activities
Cheers Trip Opportunities: On Nov. 15, 15 Cheers members and members of their family joined 28 other travelers and left for a nine-day tour of the Tuscany region of Italy. The tour centered around the culinary aspects of the region, dining at numerous restaurants, most of which were adjuncts to wineries. We stayed at a charming…
Front Page, January 2023
Get Into The Game
Sharlene Sternberg Whether you are a seasoned tennis veteran, a newbie wanting to learn a new sport, or someone who needs a restart into (what I consider to be) the best sport ever, we have a place for you. We offer a variety of drop-ins to allow you to practice your strokes, make new friends,…