Penny Petersen Two events closed out the 2019 tennis year for Cottonwood Tennis Club. The Triple T (TTT) closed tournament was held Dec. 4 through Dec. 7. The SunBird/Springfield Social took place Dec. 14. The Triple T (Team Tennis Tournament) pitted four “teams” against each other. Players signed up individually, and then the four team…
Marcia Hogan Whether you are new to golfing or just getting back into the game, SunBird Golf Club volunteers can help you get started with beginner or refresher lessons. Beginner lessons are for those who want to learn the basic shots. You will move through these four stations: driving, irons, chipping, and putting. Refresher lessons…
Marcia Hogan Gary Hodges, retired PGA professional, is offering golf clinics to take your 2020 game to the next level. The clinics will offer two sessions: one on how to Putt, Pitch, and Chip and one on the Half Swing/Full Swing. These sessions will be repeated. Clinics will take place on Saturdays from 1 p.m.…
Sue McCutcheon Just 16 more days until the annual SunBird Bridge Gala! If it is not on your calendar, put it on. Sales for the gala and the dinner stop on Feb. 2. Be sure you have your tickets by Feb. 2. The event is on Feb. 16, 2020, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Dinner begins…
Noman Ott The month of February usually means that, by now, just about all of SunBird’s winter residents, owners, or renters have settled in. The month of February also means that the Men’s Club 2019-2020 season is rapidly reaching its half-way point. Be that as it may, if you are a golfer, there is still…
Duane Dub My vision for SunBird Golf Association: When you turn off Riggs Road onto Championship, the sign announces that you are entering SunBird Golf Resort. I believe this name reflects the vision and plan that Ed Robson and the developers had for our community. It’s a vision anchored by the golf course. And I…
Gary Hodges, Head Pro We are flying through the year, and before you know it, it will be spring. February is a busy month on the links that includes the men’s and ladies’ gross shoot out, the Bandit tournament and three Home in Home events and a block party, along with all the other scheduled events with…
Christina Riley The “Ugly Sweater Play” on Saturday, Dec. 14, didn’t disappoint with the winner of the “Ugly Sweater Contest” Suzanne Lipke! The next big event is SunBird’s Third Annual Pickle for Purple Tournament and Raffle on Saturday, Feb. 22, and Sunday, Feb. 23. The men’s doubles and women’s doubles will take place on Saturday…
Ruth Anne Hobbs Roadrunner Golf and Social Club celebrated the holiday season with a joyful evening of a nice dinner and fun dancing or listening to the wonderful variety of music provided by The Time of Your Life, Charlie Parker, DJ. The club has a meeting once a month on the first Wednesday of the…
PonyTail Card Game Darlene Thompson We meet in the new room (called the Apache Room) on the third floor of the clubhouse. There is no fee; playing is free. We start playing at 12:30 p.m. Ponytail is a form of hand and foot, only a little more detailed. Come and join us and please arrive…