The Horizon Room catered a great lunch for us in December, and our own Espy created beautiful centerpieces for the tables, which were given away. Pat Curry won the special basket, which was donated by Donna Moran just for the occasion. Our special fundraiser is launching. We will be selling tickets for a chance to…
Category: February 2026
Clubs & Classes, February 2026
Book Club 2026 Schedule
If you like to read and discuss interesting books, think about joining us. We meet in the Lakeview Room in the clubhouse at 1 p.m. The 2026 book schedule and dates are as follows: Tuesday, Feb. 24: The Frozen River, by Ariel Lawhon Tuesday, March 24: The First Gentleman, by James Patterson and Bill Clinton…
Clubs & Classes, February 2026
Garden Club News
The SunBird Garden Club strives to assist in maintaining and beautifying several areas in our community. While being a member of the SunBird Garden Club does not require manual labor, we have been fortunate to have members (and at times non-members!) assist us not only on major projects but also weeding and watering to meet…
Clubs & Classes, February 2026
¿Habla Español?
Dianne Zimmerman Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish skills? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate…
Community News, February 2026
Exciting Travel Opportunities for 2027
Are you interested in exploring new regions of America? Do all-inclusive tours appeal to your sense of adventure? The SunBird Lions are in the early stages of organizing a group trip, and we are seeking your feedback on three possible travel experiences. Below is a summary of each trip we are considering for 2027. 1.…
Community News, February 2026
State Parties – February 2026
Dakotas and Nebraska Roundup 2026 Welcomes Montana and Wyoming Mark your calendars now for the 22nd Annual Dakotas and Nebraska Roundup on Saturday, March 7, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on the SunBird patio! SunBird residents who have lived in the Dakotas, Nebraska, Montana, or Wyoming are invited to attend and bring their friends. Tickets…
Community News, February 2026
Word of the Month: Meliorist
David Zapatka Reader, friend and fellow bridge player, Maria, writes, “Hi Dave. I came across this word while reading The Road to Character by David Brooks. He was describing the life and writing of George Eliot. ‘She was a meliorist and a gradualist, believing that people and society were best reformed by slow stretching, not…
Community News, February 2026
Save the Dates for SunBird Singers and Ringers Spring Concerts
The SunBird Singers and Ringers have been working hard in preparation for their upcoming Spring Concerts. Mark your calendars for two special evenings: March 11 and March 12, with both performances beginning at 7 p.m. in the ballroom. Admission to the concerts is always free; however, attendees are invited to contribute to a freewill offering.…
Community News, February 2026
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Visits Men’s Homeless Shelter
The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continued its annual December tradition of supplying work boots to A New Leaf’s East Valley’s Men’s Center in Mesa. The Center is a safe haven for men who are homeless in the Valley and who are transitioning back into the workforce and independence. The staff at the Center works with…
Community News, February 2026
Black History Month, Jesus, and the Faith That Sustained a People
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ When I was growing up, I rarely learned about the history of Black Americans. What I did learn often came in fragments, limited to a few familiar names or moments, separated from the deeper story of struggle, faith, and survival that shaped generations. Black…