Category: Community News

Unique Opportunity!

If involvement, contribution, and musical excellence describe your modus operandi, then you may be interested in a unique opening in the SunBird Singers group. We are searching for a skilled and advanced piano player, a certain special someone who has experience accompanying a large choir. As the premier local showcase in SunBird, our talented group…

Welcome New Neighbors

Shauna Hewett Hometown/State: Mason City, Iowa Shauna has two children. Her interests include golf and the SunBird Church and Outreach Programs. Jay and Deb Griebel Hometown/State: Bettendorf, Iowa Jay and Deb have been married 36 years and have two children. They enjoy golf, swimming, and soaking up the sun.

Word of the Month: Abecedarian

David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow pickleball player Janie Blake-Zunino writes, “While reading Dancing with the Muse in Old Age by Priscilla Long, I read the word abecedarian and found it interesting.” Abecedarian abe·ce·dar·i·an noun a person who is just learning; a novice adjective 1. arranged alphabetically 2. rudimentary; elementary Origin and Etymology—abecedary “alphabet book, primer” (going back to…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook February is about giving and receiving love—and how would you feel to have a new customized kitchen or bath?! A recent national survey found that 94% of people who did a kitchen remodeling project said they enjoyed their home more. Those who did a bathroom remodel gave a joy score of 9.6 (on…

How Is Your Library Trivia?

1. Who founded our nation’s first lending library in 1731? 2. What book is most often stolen from public libraries? 3. What is the first name of Mr. Dewey who is credited with the Dewey Decimal Classification system of filing books? 4. What country is the Library of Alexandria found in? 5. What First Lady…

Fruit Picking and Volunteers Needed for Picking

Bonnie Marcus, Community Administrator It’s that time of year that we have volunteers picking fruit for our residents. The fruit picking team picks fruit on Tuesday mornings starting at 8:30 a.m. and are usually finished picking by 10:30 a.m. They will bring the fruit to the clubhouse for everyone to enjoy. If you have fruit…

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Utah Mighty 5 from Las Vegas Departs second Monday every month Price: $1,950 pp/double; $2,199 pp/single Airfare is additional. Dolly Steamboat + Lunch Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2023 Price: $165 per person Relax in Rocky Point, Mexico Feb. 7-10, 2023…