Dennis Knight Feb. 24 will be the date of our exciting golf tournament sponsored by the SunBird Bandits golf group. If you haven’t already signed up for our annual event, fill out your entry form for the unique Triple Play Tournament. Entry forms can be obtained from the Pro Shop or the hallway area outside…
Category: February 2021
Card Games & Sports, February 2021
Tennis Club News
Kenneth Nelson This week, I want to highlight Mr. Hal Reimer. I moved in March 2019, and during the spring and summer, I worked out on the tennis courts as we began to realign for the season. The pandemic and its side effects kept some away vis-à-vis, the Canadians could not get back, and others made…
Clubs & Classes, February 2021
February Is Blooming at Women’s Connection Zoom Event
Susan Reynhout, Publicity Chairman Women’s Connection invites you to a virtual Zoom event on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 9 a.m., for a special hour. If you have a desktop, laptop, iPad, or a Smartphone, you can be a part of our event. Flowers bloom everywhere at “Flowers by Renee.” This locally-owned, full-service floral and gift…
Community News, February 2021
Canadians Restricted
Wes Akerman The plight affecting Canadian snowbirds is twofold. Firstly, the U.S./Canadian border is closed for non-essential travel. Air travel is allowed, so some of us have returned to our winter homes this year. Secondly, our Canadian government has instituted a travel advisory asking Canadians not to travel outside the country due to the COVID…
Clubs & Classes, February 2021
AAUW: Making a Difference with Local Scholarships
Candace Cox Annual Fundraising Drive Supports College Pursuits for Women in Southeast Valley The Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women kicks off its annual drive to support local scholarships in February, part of the group’s mission to advance equity for women and girls. In the past 10 years, the local group…
Card Games & Sports, February 2021
Engaging and Enriching Virtual Programs for Older Adults
Jennifer Brauner The Center for Senior Enrichment (CSE), under the auspices of Jewish Family and Children’s Service, provides daily Zoom programming for all older adults throughout the Valley, exploring music, movement, history, art, and more, during the month of February. New this month is a Latin Fusion dance class on Monday, Feb. 1 and 8…
Community News, February 2021
Welcome Back to All Our Canadian Friends!
Dana Marrs In a year like no other, we have begun to notice that a handful of our members from the North have returned to SunBird. As we all have experienced this year, decisions are complicated and our circumstances vary. Somehow, welcoming members back feels like a step in the right direction. Joy Morgan from…
Association News, February 2021
Notes from the Board of Directors Meeting
Lisa Onyx, HOA Board Secretary The Board of Directors had an Agenda Planning and Business meeting on Dec. 14. The following are notes from this meeting: President Nancy Eckstein called the meeting to order at 10 a.m. All members of the board were present except Linda DiPalma, who had an excused absence. Review and Acceptance…
Association News, February 2021
Common CDC and SunBird Rules
Layne Varney, General Manager Stay home if sick or have symptoms of sickness or have been exposed to someone who is sick. Stay home if immunocompromised. If questionable, please stay home and monitor personal health conditions, and if questionable, consult with a medical physician. Wash and sanitize hands often. Avoid touching your face, mouth, or…
Community News, February 2021
Chandler SunBird Lions Club: Hot Pancake Breakfast on February 19
Chandler SunBird Lions Club Breakfast will be served in the SunBird Horizon Restaurant, from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Tickets are available by contacting Lion Gordon Olson at 612-803-5215 or any Lion member. Tickets will be available the morning of the breakfast at the restaurant. Horizon Room staff will be serving hot pancakes, with your choice…