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…
Category: February 2021
Association News, February 2021
Do You Know?
ACC Committee It has been reported that some residents are putting out food or bird seed for birds. Feeding wildlife is prohibited by Arizona State Law and is not permitted in our community. The SunBird Declaration of Restrictions, Article 2.11, Animals and Pets, states: “No animals, birds, fowl, poultry or livestock, other than a reasonable number…
Association News, February 2021
Board of Directors 2021 Elections and New Officers
Layne Varney, General Manager The Board of Directors elections are complete, with Jim Anderson, Chuck Heitbrink, Linda DiPalma, and Dirk Close all being elected to serve as directors. The board had an Organizational meeting Jan. 4, and elected officers for the new year: Steve Seel (President), Lisa Onyx (Vice President), Jim Anderson (Treasurer), and Chuck Heitbrink…
Association News, February 2021
Annual Homeowners Association Meeting
Chuck Heitbrink, Secretary The SunBird Golf Resort Homeowners Association annual meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 1, at 7 p.m. in the ballroom. However, due to restrictions of large gatherings, this meeting may be conducted in a video format or even postponed. Stay tuned to future emails and the SunBird website.
Card Games & Sports, February 2021
Relishing Pickleball: Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them (Part 2)
David Zapatka This 12-common-mistakes column began after playing with some very excited, highly-motivated, new pickleball players at our community courts recently. After playing a couple games, this question was posed to me, “What should we do to improve and become 3.5 players?” Last month, we reviewed the first two mistakes. This month, we take a…
Community News, February 2021
Desert Navy News
Richard Volpe As we approach the second month of the new year, we would like to thank you all, once again, for your patience. Our staff is constantly monitoring the medical issues and concerns pertaining to the current virus situation, and any future decisions will be based on the potential risks to our membership, as…
Community News, February 2021
Joyful Downsizing: Creating an Organized Bedroom
Kim Kubsch “Organizing the Bedroom” is second in a series of articles that features techniques for decluttering your home—one room at a time. As a Sun Lakes resident and owner of Joyful DOWNSIZING, I am passionate about helping Boomers and seniors declutter to simplify their lives, organize the remaining items, and downsize unwanted stuff. This…
Card Games & Sports, February 2021
Rough Mower
Wes Akerman SunBird Golf Course benefits from updated equipment; in this case, a grass mower capable of grooming in uneven terrain. This year, through the generosity of SunBird residents’ voluntarily donating $16,000, we were able to “green up” many areas of the course that are normally left brown through the winter. This makes it essential…
Card Games & Sports, February 2021
What’s Happening in SunBird Pickleball?
Marianna Buescher The SunBird Pickleball Club had a day of fun festivities on the courts where everyone dressed in their Christmas theme! JD and Sue got the prize for most festive players! Many players have returned to SunBird, so there are all levels of play in our community from 2.0 to 4.0 play. If you…
Community News, February 2021
Presidents Day
Ross Dunfee While Presidents Day is a federal holiday, celebrated on the third Monday of February, it is not really a national holiday. Splitting hairs? In 1968, Congress passed the Monday Holiday Act for observance of Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day to be celebrated on a Monday, but the actual dates for the…