Nancy Smith There are some things we humans find hard to ignore: a ringing phone, a cry for help, taxes. There is often advice we don’t trust: “Some assembly required,” “Easy open” and “You can’t miss it!” So why do we find it hard to obey signs meant for us to read? We coast through…
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Community News, February 2015
Karaoke and dancing
Enjoy karaoke and dancing with Mr. B. & The Blonde – double the fun at Sun Lakes Country Club Pro Shop Lounge on Saturday, February 14 from 7:00-? p.m.; and Saturday, February 28 from 7:00-? p.m. The lounge will be serving food. Mark your calendar for a another fun evening of singing and dancing. If…
Community News, February 2015
Food donations needed
If you are a winter visitor or a year round resident and leave for a period of time during the summer, you probably have extra food you don’t want to throw out but don’t know what to do with. I work for a downtown Chandler food bank called Matthew’s Crossing. If you would like to…
Community News, February 2015
20 years of rockin’ our Souls
Carol Hoepner Although March may come in like a lamb or a lion, why not be sure March will arrive in a special way by greeting it with an afternoon of enjoyable music by attending the 20th anniversary concert of the Sun Lakes Interfaith Music Festival? If you enjoy a variety of music, both vocal…
Community News, February 2015
News From Your Neighbors, Neighbors Who Care, Inc. – February 2015
You are a volunteer… whether you know it or not Eric Ehst, Executive Director America is known as the land of the rugged individualist. We think of our nation as having been built by intrepid pioneers, prospectors, inventors and entrepreneurs. But that’s only half the story. Where would we be without the Minutemen who volunteered…
Community News, February 2015
Art at the Lakes to be held March 7
Art at the Lakes Show and Sale will be held on March 7 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Rain date will be March 14) The show will be around beautiful Cottonwood Lake on Brentwood Drive in Sun Lakes. There will be art, food, music and a raffle. We need fine art artists to apply before February…
Community News, February 2015
Need help picking fruit?
Arizona is a great place for fruit trees. Mature fruit trees can harvest up to hundreds of fruits and sometimes are not all picked due to the height of the tree. If you have a fruit tree and are unable to pick or reach the fruit, please contact the SunBird office at 802-4901. SunBird residents…
Community News, February 2015
Veterans’ Voice – February 2015
Art Sloane VetJobs Veteran Eagle is a new website that I can recommend to all active duty and veterans. Jesse Ramirez, a former Navy veteran, has the chance to see again because of a new invention called eSight glasses. Unfortunately, these glasses cost $14,000 which the VA will not cover. The Reverend Joseph F. Matrishion,…
Community News, February 2015
Earl and Elaine are coming soon – March 26
Earl Walker and Elaine Friesen will be performing on March 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the SunBird Ballroom. Earl will be singing some of his and your favorite songs from the past. In addition to accompanying Earl, Elaine will be performing piano solos from classical to pop music. It’s a fun time for us and…
Community News, February 2015
Kare Bear Fair – February 7
The SunBird Kare Bears will hold a fair on Saturday, February 7 from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the SunBird Golf Resort Ballroom located at 6250 S. SunBird Boulevard in Chandler (on Riggs Road between Cooper and McQueen). This fair will bring over 40 vendors with their homemade gift items, bakery items, candles, soaps, jewelry, health…