Treva Christenson Everyone come join us on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, for our fourth shredding day. We will hold the event in the Waterview parking lot from 9:00-11:00 a.m. We ask that you save your documents in boxes the size of banker’s boxes (legal or letter size). These boxes are easy to handle, and…
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Community News, February 2017
State Parties
Colorado Patio Party – March 18 All Colorado present and former residents and houseguests are invited to a patio party on Saturday, March 18, 2017, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the SunBird pool/patio area. There will be a social hour, followed by a cookout. The social hour is BYOB, and the cookout will include…
Community News, February 2017
Medicare, Medicaid and related health benefit information
Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers provided by volunteer counselors especially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about original Medicare, supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System) as well…
Community News, February 2017
Recycle in the blue can
A tisket, a tasket, recycle in the basket! Recyclables should be clean and dry, safety is the reason why, remove the caps and lids and rings, because we can’t recycle these things. Do not bag recyclables. Recycle these items only: Newspaper, printing paper, magazines, paper sacks; no gift wrap, tissue paper or paper towels/plates/cups Cardboard…
Community News, February 2017
Where you were, where you are and where you’re going
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sun Lakes If some of your goals for 2017 have fallen by the wayside, this may be a good time to reflect on the words of the apostle Paul in the Bible: “One thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,…
Community News, February 2017
Social Events
Free Exercise Class—Walk Away the Pounds Monday-Friday, 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the SunBird Ballroom SunBird Community Church Sundays 9:00 a.m., non-denominational; everyone welcome! Free On-Site Therapy Provided by Sozo Physical Therapy every Friday noon-1:00 p.m. Sozo Physical Therapy will again teach and provide guidance with your discomfort or education surrounding equipment usage. Health coaching is provided…
Community News, February 2017
SunBird Film Series continues in 2017
Sara Schmidt and Ron Krambeer We will again this year be showing a series of six films on various topics related to national security, including border security, radical Islam, Sharia law and The Muslim Brotherhood and its creeping cultural jihad in the U.S. Our films will be shown at the SunBird Clubhouse, 6250 Sunbird Blvd.,…
Community News, February 2017
SunBird Personalities
Bob Neuman Where to begin! How to keep the article under 500 words when it cries out for 5000! Suzanne and Gary Popelka joined us at SunBird in September, after looking at several other retirement communities. Their Arizona daughter was instrumental in the choice. “I felt at ease the moment I drove through the front…
Community News, February 2017
A Zippity Doo Dah Day
Bob Neuman SunBird residents are thought to be friendly, kind and helpful, and they are. Isn’t it amazing how just a smile, a word or just acknowledging others can make their day? It says to them, “You are worthwhile.” When he arose for an early doctor appointment, he knew the day would be good; no…
Community News, February 2017
Annual Kare Bear Golf Tournament February 25
Rosie VanderVeen Arrangements are being finalized for the annual Kare Bear Golf Tournament on February 25, with sign-in at 8:00 a.m.; shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Format is four person scramble, 120 players maximum! Hurry and get your foursome together for the meager price of $40 per person. Included in the price is a savory…