It has been a difficult two years for the Canadians in SunBird. We have had to deal with border restrictions, continuing COVID-19 health insurance changes, COVID-19 test arrangements coming and going, and friends and family offering advice as to our safety in Arizona. Each province has its own protocols. Generally, masks and vaccine passports are…
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Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Computer Booters Are New and Improved
Helen Seaton, Publicity Director Computer Booters are new and improved! The Computer Booters Club is changing—a new time, a new place, and a new format. The changes will take place beginning Feb. 9. The general meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of the month rather than the first Wednesday. The new meeting time will…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Desert Navy’s Moving On
Richard Volpe As we continue to move on after a year of many challenges, the Desert Navy is back again resuming our normal scheduling of meetings on the third Friday of each month. Meetings are scheduled to start at 11 a.m. and are being held in the back meeting room of the IHOP restaurant located…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Kare Bears Have Angels in Their Midst
Shirley Jackson Kare Bears have anonymous angels flying about and leaving cash donations for our charities. Most recently, we received the following poem included with said donation: Kindness it seems will lie in the heart concealed or apparent to see. An act of love may hide from view or reveal itself to be. Remember we’ll see…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Korean War Veterans Meeting Notice
Leon “Skip” Johnson, Chapter Commander The local Korean War Veterans Chapter continues to be on track with the resumption of their monthly meetings as we move forward to a fresh start filled with adventure and continued support for those in need. Our doors are never closed to all veterans, and especially to those who are…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Ladies Chit and Chat Group Luncheon Planned
The Ladies Chit and Chat Group will have their meet and greet luncheon on the second Wednesday of the month, Feb. 9, at The Park at Cooper Creek in Chandler, starting at 10:45 a.m. The program will start at 11 a.m. with lunch starting at noon. The cost for the meal is $12 per person,…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Soft-Shoe Dance Class Offered
Joan Davies This class is for people who love to dance and enjoy learning new dance steps. We will be dancing to familiar music such as “Singing in the Rain” and “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” with easy-to-learn choreography. You will improve memorization, balance, and coordination skills while having a lot of fun! No partners are needed.…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
SunBird American German Club News
Frank Nechvatal In December our club celebrated our Christmas Party in the Lakeview Room. The dinner was prepared by the Horizon Room staff and our new manager Joe Turly. The dinner consisted of a tossed salad, chicken schnitzel, mashed potatoes, and glazed carrots. Dessert was chocolate cake with a peppermint frosting. Our club members were…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
SunBird American Italian Club
Frank Nechvatal Our Italian Club celebrated our Christmas Luncheon at Floridino’s restaurant on Dec. 6. We had a great turnout for a luncheon that included salad, roll and butter, ziti Alfredo with chicken, ziti marinara, meatballs, and ice cream for dessert. Our January meeting on the 11th was a game night, with Treva introducing the…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
¿Se Habla Español? Advanced Conversation Group
Are you a Spanish speaker who wants to practice? This group is for you! Join us every Thursday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m., in Cottonwood Meeting Room A-2 behind the Cottonwood Library. We are a fun, welcoming group. Sun Lakes residency is not required. Please contact Dianne Zimmerman at 480-401-8315 for additional details.