Category: February 2021

Know Your Rats

Julie Anderson Last month’s article announced that we have rats in SunBird; roof rats, to be exact. We outlined how to avoid rolling out the welcome mat for rats (starve them out by picking up all citrus food and pet food, clean up your yard including dog feces, and seal your home with stucco diamond…

Never Too Old to Learn Something New

Bobbie Reed will address viruses, immunity, and vaccines in her March class, by the same name, for New Adventures.

Mary Kenny Are you curious? Are you intrigued by new activities? Do you ponder, wonder, muse about life? If you feel that knowing about the world enriches your life, then a New Adventures (NA) in Learning membership is perfect for you! New Adventures, a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Chandler-Gilbert Community College, is a lifelong…

SunBird Post Office

Jan Griffin, Manager Welcome back to our winter visitors able to return to SunBird this year! We hope you enjoy the months you are here and stay healthy! A few reminders from the SunBird Post Office: We cannot accept bills larger than $20 before 10 a.m. and after 1 p.m. If you plan to be…

SunBird COVID Vaccine Update

Layne Varney, General Manager SunBird Lifestyles Director Wendy Weber has reached out to both Walgreens and CVS Pharmacies regarding the COVID-19 vaccinations. Each year, SunBird has partnered in the past with Walgreens to provide a mobile unit at the SunBird clubhouse for flu shots. Walgreens has responded to our request to consider this same service…

Trips & Tours

Sue Arko For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Please note: Due to decreased capacity restrictions, it is important to book early, as space is limited. Utah Mighty 5 from Phoenix Departs First Sunday of every month Price: $1,899 pp/double; $2,249 pp/single Join us for a…

There Is No Better Time Like the Present

Wendy Weber, Lifestyle Director With most of our indoor activities canceled, why not try something new? Maybe you want to learn to play shuffleboard, bocce ball, horseshoes, or even pickleball. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of all the wonderful outdoor amenities that SunBird has to offer. If you don’t know how to…

Lions Club Upcoming Events

Chandler SunBird Lions Club The Chandler SunBird Lions Club is accepting applications for new members. There is an informational tri-fold pamphlet in the SunBird lobby, or you can contact Chandler SunBird Membership Chairperson, Lion Irene Zeppelin, at 651-206-8932 for your new membership application. You can make a difference. By participating in the Chandler SunBird Lions Club,…

Fun Lakers ‘Singles Appreciation Day’ Concert

Bob Bybee Fun Lakers Club of Sun Lakes services those residents of Cottonwood, Ironwood, Oakwood, Palo Verde, and Sun Lakes Country Club. Our mission is to create and foster camaraderie and fellowship of the Sun Lakes Fun Lakers community by coordinating social activities for the enjoyment of the membership. In 2020, our membership was over…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook February is a great month to focus on what we love. Do you love your home? Does every room love you back? Designing a home that will look as fresh today as it will 10 years from now is a great investment in your own enjoyment, as well as a future return. Here…

What Happened to the SunBird Art Show?

Diane Wimmer Answer: It’s happening right in your neighborhood! Due to restrictions on gatherings, as well as concern for everyone’s safety, the SunBird Art Club will not be holding the Art Show at the SunBird clubhouse this year. Instead, the Art Club has elected to hold an Open Air Art Studio Tour in conjunction with…