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…
Category: February 2022
Association News, February 2022
Scam Alert
The Social Security Administration will never threaten, scare, or pressure you to take immediate action. The following are examples of scams: * Threatens to suspend your Social Security number, even if they have part or all of your Social Security number * Warns of arrest or legal action * Demands or requests immediate payment * Requires payment…
Association News, February 2022
Sold!
One of the premiere social events of SunBird, the annual Community Auction, was held Nov. 19 on our patio. Friends bidding against friends created much laughter and joking amongst the large crowd. Most importantly, a good time was had by all who attended. Auction organizers John and Marsha Brockish were assisted by auctioneers Dave White…
Association News, February 2022
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook Last month was about the current national trends in kitchen remodeling design, this month we will look at the current bathroom design trends. Houzz, an online home improvement resource, did a 2021 survey of 75,470 users to find out if they had home renovation plans. Forty-eight percent of them were in the process…
Association News, February 2022
Sleep, Your Wellness, and Essential Oils
JoAnne Gaudioso How important is good quality sleep to your wellness? Our sleep is based on our “body clocks.” When the sun sets, our brains begin to release a chemical called melatonin that helps us to wind down and give us signals of tiredness so we can recharge for the next day. It also helps…
Association News, February 2022
Sun Lakes Chorale Spring Concert
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…
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.
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
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
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…