Norm Noble Back in the old days, gathering around the kitchen table had a meaning different from today. In the tiny town of Larchwood, Iowa, population 382, it meant that there was no hospital and no resident doctor and when a baby was due you made do. That’s where Dwight Grotewold of Sun Lakes entered…
Bob Neuman Prejudice, discrimination and segregation have walked this earth since the beginning of civilization. We read about slavery, the mistreatment of the early Chinese workers, and internment of Japanese-American citizens right here in Arizona and the methods used against our native Americans. Is prejudice alive and well still? Awhile back, an attractive, well dressed…
Colorado When: Saturday, March 14 Time: 3:00-6:00 p.m. Social hour and cook out Where: SunBird pool/patio area Bring: Social hour – BYOB Cook Out will include hamburgers or brats, potato salad and beans, buns, plates, condiments, beer, wine or soda Cost: $5 per person (tickets need to be purchased by March 9) For information call…
Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the SunBird News dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering changing…
Timeless Valentine As time goes by from year to year, One thing is surely true, my dear; Though decades come and decades go, Just seeing you sets me aglow. Time shifts my body; I start to sag, When I pass a mirror, it can make me gag. My joints all ache; I can hardly move;…
Bob Neuman Jane and Earl Ferguson moved to SunBird on New Year’s Day 1992 after two months of exploring other retirement areas from California to Casa Grande, where a resident suggested SunBird. The couple liked what they saw and still do. They switched to full time residents in 2003. “Visitors will say, ‘Do you know…
Roadrunners Golf is sponsoring a free dance on Saturday, February 21 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. in the SunBird Ballroom with music by the Riff Raff band. A full cash bar will be available and bring snacks for your table. All SunBird residents and their guests are invited.
Rosie VanderVeen What a Christmas luncheon we had in December! We were entertained with Christmas favorites by SunBird’s favorite talented musicians, Wayne and Kate Chambers. The cuisine Ala Kare Bear eclipsed the 2013 menu: Turkey, ham, oriental, potato, coleslaw and gelatin salads. Desserts to die for; brownies, cookies, pies, cakes and pumpkin bars. Exquisite cooks;…