Category: Community News

Need help picking fruit?

Arizona is a great place for fruit trees. Mature fruit trees can harvest up to hundreds of fruits and sometimes are not all picked due to the height of the tree. If you have a fruit tree and are unable to pick or reach the fruit, please contact the SunBird office at 802-4901. SunBird residents…

SunBird Personalities – Elaine and Don Friesen

Bob Neuman “East is east and west is west and never the twain shall meet.” – Rudyard Kipling Not always so, however. After many years, Elaine and Don Friesen eventually did connect after running similar courses but miles apart. Elaine and her three brothers were born on a dairy farm in Kittitas, Washington. Her parents…

Veterans’ Voice – March 2015

Art Sloane Jesse Ramirez, a former Navy veteran, has the chance to see again because of a new invention called eSight glasses. Unfortunately, these glasses cost $14,000 which the VA will not cover. The Reverend Joseph F. Matrishion, an Air Force veteran, contacted me since he has been helping this vet for some time now.…

Food donations needed

If you are a winter visitor or a year round resident and leave for a period of time during the summer, you probably have extra food you don’t want to throw out but don’t know what to do with. I work for a downtown Chandler food bank called Matthew’s Crossing. If you would like to…

Trivia Night in Horizon Room

Due to popular demand, Trivia Night will now be starting in the Horizon Room for another six weeks on Wednesday nights from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Come test your trivia skills or come watch and have a great time in the Horizon Room. All are welcome with drink and food specials. See you then!

MS Inspiration

The Multiple Sclerosis Encouragement organization offers independent encouragement. The purpose of this group is to provide education, encouragement, self-empowerment and information to those affected, their families and care partners. We meet the third Wednesday of the month. We have local doctors and doctors from all around the United States participating in our meetings. Lunch is…

State Parties – March 2015

Colorado A Colorado cookout will include hamburgers or brats, potato salad and beans, buns, plates, condiments, beer, wine or soda; the cost is $5 per person (tickets need to be purchased by March 9). When: Saturday, March 14 Time: 3:00-6:00 p.m. social hour and cookout Where: SunBird pool/patio area Bring: Social hour – BYOB For…