Category: January 2023

Bridge Quips

The most underused ‘hint’ is when the opponents ask what your partner’s bid means. Most people try to rationalize what they think it means in the context of the auction, rather than using the tried and true, “We have no agreement.”

RCSL Completes Community Services Projects

Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director Rotary Club of Sun Lakes members completed several community service projects in the closing weeks of 2022. Per Rotarian Debbie Bailey, Chandler resident and RCSL Team lead, the RCSL, partnering with Sun Lakes Computer Booters, held its first Electronics Recycle Event on Nov. 5 in Sun Lakes. The…

State Parties

2023 Iowa Brats & BYOB Patio Party Save the date of Friday, March 10, for the Iowa Brats & BYOB Patio Party. Look for more details in the February SunBird News. Are You a ‘Minnesotan’ or ‘Wisconsinite’? Plans are underway for the Minnesota/Wisconsin picnic party on the patio! The party will be held on Saturday,…

December Rotarians of the Month

Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director Rotary Club of Sun Lakes’ Stephen Phair announced the club’s December 2022 Rotarians of the Month, Bob Phillips and Dave Ouradnik, both currently serving as co-chairs of the club’s upcoming 29th Charity Golf Tournament. The event will be held at Sun Lakes Oakwood Country Club on Saturday, March…

Community Notice

Atlas Tower 1, LLC, is proposing a new communications facility (cell tower) in order to improve the mobile network strength in your area! This tower will be designed to resemble a palm or pine tree and will be located immediately adjacent to the SunBird Golf Course maintenance area on the west side of the first…

Pickleball Club Shines at Community Day

Happy New Year from the SunBird Pickleball Club! Everyone is enjoying the play, laughter, and smiles! Welcome to our newest club members Jim and Colleen Torbett! Welcome back to two of our players who took some time off but have returned to play, Alan Hodge and Lee Frederick. Some club members had a great time…

Welcome Back, Snowbirds!

Architectural Control Committee SunBird Golf Resort would not be the highly desirable community that it is without the help of our wonderful residents, both permanent and part-time visitors in the community. With that being said, here is a friendly reminder about unacceptable items within SunBird: 1. Outside clothes lines and other outside drying/airing actions 2.…

Returning Residents/Seasonal Renters

Bonnie Marcus, Community Administrator Welcome back to sunny Arizona! I would like to remind everyone when they return to SunBird to drop by the office to check in and say hello. We will update your file showing that you are back and change your mailing address for the HOA mailings. We are also updating all…

The Start of a New Beginning

Richard Volpe As we move on to a new year and a fresh start, the Desert Navy is looking forward to a new year filled with excitement, adventure, and a wealth of information from those who join us at our meetings. We will be continuing to hold our normal scheduling, which runs from September through…

JWV Meeting—Getting Deserved Benefits

Nancy Stutman On Sunday, Jan. 15, Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 welcomes Dr. Carl Forkner, commander and a service officer for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) East Valley Chapter 8 in Mesa. The meeting takes place at 10 a.m. at the Poolside building of Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun…