Category: February 2017

Line Dancing with Judee

Line Dancers at December dance

Half of the dancers who have been dancing since September were able to come to the dance in December. We had a really good time and missed the other half who went back “home” for Christmas, had company for Christmas or were ill or hurt. They all looked so nice that I just had to…

February Energy Yoga class

Morning: 7:45-8:45 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon: 4:00-5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Where: SunBird Golf Resort Navajo Room on the third floor No cost; donations are accepted If you have questions, call Paullene Caraher on cell phone at 602-292-7858 or email [email protected]. Peggy Mottel is the contact person when I am…

Art Club news

Sharon Eade Ahh, February is here, and with it we find the temperatures begin to get a bit warmer, and SunBird seems to be bustling with activities. January flew by for us as we welcomed 2017 with a fun party hosted by Irene Coatta and with the removal of our great Christmas display in the…

Chandler Rotary Club boosts Healing of the Valley Veterans

Stan Kaufman San Tan Crown Rotary Club (Chandler, AZ) member Stan Kaufman has announced plans to conduct the second annual “Hooked on Healing Veterans” charity motorcycle ride to benefit the Phoenix chapter of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, www.phx-phwff.org, the Arizona Stand Down Alliance, www.arizonastanddown.org, and Fans Across America www.fansacrossamerica.org., Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing…

Dynamic Rotary programs this month

Norm Noble On Tuesday, February 7, an executive from First Solar will talk about the power of solar energy. First Solar is a leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions that are truly taking energy forward. With over 10 gigawatts (GW) installed worldwide, their proven solar solutions diversify the energy portfolio and…

SunBird Lions volunteer at AZMOM

SunBird Lions President Julie Napton shares a laugh with a patient while issuing reading glasses

On December 9, 2016, three members of the SunBird Lions Club worked with the Arizona Lions Vision Center to provide vision screening for the patients at the Arizona Mission of Mercy. The AZMOM is held annually on the second weekend in December at the Veterans Coliseum in Phoenix. The Arizona Mission of Mercy is an…

Happenings at the Ed Robson Branch library

Please join us in February for the following programs at the Ed Robson Library: Wednesday, February 1, at 10:30 a.m. Early Women on the Arizona Frontier* In “This Land is Your Land: Early Women on the Arizona Frontier,” award-winning author and lecturer Jan Cleere touches on the lives of five Arizona women who experienced arduous…

Architectural Control Committee news

Are you dreaming of new fencing? There are many different types, styles and sizes of walls here in SunBird depending upon the unit you live in and the type of home. Who knew? The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) recently updated the ACC Guidelines (Fencing, pg. 7) which are available in the SunBird Administrative Office or…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook There is so much good news to love about home remodeling! The national average home value increased double digits last year. Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies are predicting remodeling in 2017 to be at the highest level. Homeowners are responding by doing larger remodeling projects to customize their home to facilitate their…