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…
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Community News, March 2015
SunBird Roadrunners Club prepares for annual golf tournament
The SunBird Roadrunners are again sponsoring their Spring Golf Tournament which will be held on Saturday, March 21 at the SunBird Golf Club. The format will be a four person scramble which will be divided into three flights based on team handicaps. Cash prizes will be awarded in each flight and will be based on…
Community News, March 2015
St. Steven’s Catholic Community presents: Shroud Encounter
Shroud Encounter will be coming to St. Steven’s Catholic Church located at 24827 S. Dobson Road in Sun Lakes, Arizona, on Sunday, March 29 at 2:00 p.m. An admission of $10 will be applied towards our new sanctuary. A museum quality life-size replica will be on display. Shroud Encounter is a production of the Shroud of Turin…
Community News, March 2015
News From Your Neighbors, Neighbors Who Care, Inc. – March 2015
Eric Ehst, Executive Director Imagine a loved one sent home from the hospital after surgery, weakened and confused, with no one there to help. She forgets to take her meds. She misses post-op appointments due to lack of transportation. She doesn’t get proper nutrition. And, like over 15 percent of seniors, she ends up back…
Community News, March 2015
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…
Community News, March 2015
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.…
Community News, March 2015
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…
Community News, March 2015
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!
Community News, March 2015
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…
Community News, March 2015
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…