Mary Shelor We send a great big thank you to all the folks who have continued to collect and share their bags with the ladies who meet weekly to flatten, cut, and eventually crochet all this plastic into sleeping mats and totes for the homeless of the Phoenix area. We have plenty of bags but…
Congratulations to Janet Farrell for finding the December Rock of the Month along SunBird Blvd. Janet won a $10 gift card courtesy of the Garden Club and will keep the beautiful rock painted by Dolly White.
Diane Hitt Need jewelry for a new outfit, occasion, or gift? We have necklaces, bracelets, and earrings with every stone imaginable. Do you need items for your home or patio? We have wood pieces with copper accents, gourds, sculptures, and more. We have handmade tote bags, table covers, specialty purses, and handmade pottery for décor…
Yvonne Orlich The Chorale wishes everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year. Let’s hope 2024 is a good year for all. With the holidays behind us, the Chorale gathers again to begin rehearsing new music for the upcoming March 14 Spring Concert. We are hoping everyone is recovered from various winter ailments like COVID-19, RSV,…
Rod Emmerton This simple statement could well be the title of just a soothing lullaby or the dissertation of a complex thesis examining the social and cultural condition. However, your SunBird Singers and Ringers know very well just why we turn to music to entertain the good residents of SunBird in a springtime performance of…
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Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ The AARP says that music can keep your brain healthy(found in the Dec. 1 email to members). Sun Lakes United Church of Christ (SLUCC) agrees! Music also adds depth and meaning to worship. This fall we found ourselves searching for a choir director. We were…
Sheryl Keeme Since Sun Lakes has been designated a Dementia Friendly Community, many Sun Lakes residents have taken the Dementia Friend Info class. The Info Session helps in understanding dementia and how to best help friends, neighbors, and associates living with it. There are still many neighbors in our community who have not yet been…
As the new year comes, many Hindus celebrate this new beginning with special foods, customs, and festive occasions. Among these, Makar Sankranti (Crepe and Pancake Festival) holds a special place in the hearts of India. This vibrant festival commemorates the sun’s transition into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara). Annually celebrated on Jan. 14 or…
The SunBird Artists Club will be presenting its 13th Annual Art Exhibition on Feb. 10, and is looking for area artists who would like to advance their exposure. The exhibit takes place in our well-lit ballroom at the SunBird Golf Resort on Riggs Road. We invite artists working in all mediums: painters, potters, sculptors, original…