Yvonne Orlich As of Jan. 10, the Chorale members returned to working in earnest in preparation for our Spring Concert on Thursday, March 10. We were thrilled at the turnout for the Christmas Concert after the long drought of no practicing and no concerts due to that nasty Grinch, COVID-19. And now we are hoping…
Category: February 2022
Association News, February 2022
Get to Know Your Neighbors—Host a Block Party
Block parties are a great way to get to know your neighbors. SunBird highly encourages these events. Many neighborhood block parties are held. We are encouraging neighbors to organize these fun activities. It can be as simple as a potluck outdoors on a driveway or patio. It could be a barbeque of bringing your meat…
Association News, February 2022
Fruit Picking
The SunBird Fruit Picking Team will begin picking fruit at the end of January. They will be picking on Tuesdays, beginning at 8:30 a.m. If you have a fruit tree that you cannot pick, these volunteers will pick your fruit and donate the fruit to the community. Fruit is left in the clubhouse for homeowners…
Association News, February 2022
SunBird Bandits Golf Tournament—Open to All!
Save the date of Wednesday, Feb. 23, for the annual Bandits Golf Tournament. Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The event is a Two-Person Triple Play Event (Best Ball/Scramble/Alternate Shot), and teams are women, men, and mixed (all flighted). The cost is $45 per person/$90 per team, which includes lunch! Check-in is on the patio before…
Association News, February 2022
SunBird Golf Course Definitions
Every group has its own terminology and slang making communication awkward and difficult. Here are a few definitions used by the SunBird Golf Course to promote “golf speak.” Member: a person who has purchased an investment in the operation of the golf course and receives the following benefits: * Voting on golf course management *…
Association News, February 2022
Dementia Conference Set for February 23 at SLUMC
Don’t miss this dementia conference offering practical tools for everyday life. “Discovering New Pathways to Dementia Care” will be held Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. This event is free and there will be free care at The Perfect Place…
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
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
Art Club News
Sharon Eade The Art Club is growing, with new members and returning members filling our Thursday morning meeting/painting sessions. We are planning some great excursions to various art shows and events around the Valley. It’s such fun and so inspirational to see what artists outside of SunBird are creating. Hopefully, everyone takes some time to…
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.