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February 2025, Community News
In Passing – February 2025
Jack Loy Jack Loy, 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 30, 2024, due to a long battle with a guy named Parkinson, who is a bully and fights dirty. Following are a few actual factual memories written by his daughters. In 1985 he married Diane. Imagine our delight in secretly inventing hilarious…
February 2025, Community News
February Rock of the Month
The February Rock of the Month is hiding in a common area here at SunBird. If you find this month’s rock, follow the instructions taped to the back and call Lisa Onyx at 847-845-1442 to claim your Horizon Room gift card, courtesy of the SunBird Garden Club.
Community News, February 2025
December Rock of the Month
Congratulations to Denice Close, who found the December Rock of the Month, and Scott Stohr, who found the January Rock of the Month while out for a walk. Both Denice and Scott were given a $10 gift card to the Horizon Room, courtesy of the Garden Club.
February 2025, Community News
Welcome New Neighbors
Ron and Lisa Fee Hometown/State: San Diego, Calif. Ron and Lisa have been married for 29 years and have three children. Their interests include riding Harleys, the Denver Broncos, and hanging at the beach. Bob and Mary Marsh Hometown/State: Detroit, Mich./Chicago, Ill. (They have lived in Arizona since 1978.) Bob and Mary have been married…
February 2025, Community News
Variety Show
Nancy Patterson Here comes the Variety Show. Tickets go on sale Feb. 12 at 10 a.m.! Select March 8 or 9 to join us for a buffet dinner and show in the Arizona Room at Sun Lakes Country Club. Doors open at 5 p.m. with open seating. The buffet dinner starts at 5:15 p.m., and…
February 2025, Community News
State Parties – February 2025
Dakotas and Nebraska Roundup 2025 Set for March 15 Mark your calendars now for the 21th Annual Dakotas and Nebraska Roundup on Saturday, March 15, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on the SunBird patio! SunBird residents who have lived in the Dakotas or Nebraska, along with their friends, are invited. Tickets cost $5 plus a…
February 2025, Community News
JWV and IronOaks Ask the Community to Help Collect Cans of Coffee for U.S.VETS Phoenix
Nancy Stutman U.S.VETS Phoenix is dedicated to ending veteran homelessness. The community is being asked to help these vets by donating to a Coffee Drive sponsored by Jewish War Veterans (JWV), Copper State Post 619, with enthusiastic support from IronOaks and Stone & Barrel. JWV is hoping that the Sun Lakes and surrounding communities will…
February 2025, Community News
Word of the Month: Ratiocinative, Ratiocination
David Zapatka Reader Lettie Harrald writes, “I just saw your column in the latest Splash about Gerunds and immediately thought about J.A. Jance’s recent blog also talking about Gerunds, among other things. I am taking the liberty of forwarding said article to you. You need to read through quite a lot of other stuff first…
February 2025, Community News
Spring Fling in Paradise
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 1, from 7 to 10 p.m. As the weather is warming and the cacti are blooming, SunBird will be looking more like paradise every day! It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and celebrate spring, “island style”! Come join us in the ballroom as we dance to the…