Category: Association News

Spring into New Adventures in Learning

It is almost spring and spring means new beginnings. That is why the program that offers adult classes at the Chandler/Gilbert Community College is titled New Adventures in Learning. As we age we crave new experiences and new information. New Adventures can satisfy those cravings by giving us the opportunity to continue to learn throughout…

Ask Your Agents

Dear Tammy, Cheri and Bety, In today’s world of gadgets, instant gratification and internet access, I know a lot of people that just book their own travel. But, I’d rather book my travel with a travel agent for their expertise. Does it typically cost more to book through a travel agent? Sincerely, Jason~Sun Lakes, AZ…

Word of the Month – Tenace

David Zapatka This month’s Word of the Month is tenace, a word commonly used in the world’s best card game, bridge. Unlike what many may think, this word has nothing to do with the words “ten” and “ace” being combined to mean something special. However, an ace frequently plays a role in the meaning of…

Conservation Corner

Pauline Lee Waste Free Kitchen Handbook by Dana Gunders guides the reader to eating well, while saving money by wasting less food. Furthermore, the environment benefits because wasted food decomposes in landfills to form methane, a greenhouse gas that is 34 times more potent than carbon dioxide. This easy to use book has practical strategies, engaging…

Social Events

Mens Club Championship March 3 Couples Shootout March 4 and 18 DJ/Karaoke with Mark and Toni Friday, March 4 from 6:00–9:00 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes and your singing voices and enjoy a fun filled evening with Mark and Toni. Purchase your favorite drinks at the bar and appetizers from the kitchen until 8:00 p.m.…

Board of Directors meeting notes

President Gordon Lee, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members of the Board were present. Jean Pritchard reported that the Golf Club/HOA Committee met on January 12. The Golf Club reported that ‘no dog’ restriction signs have been installed on the south side of the Clubhouse lake. Anyone with questions/concerns regarding this…

Going Green Committee news

Treva Christenson Everyone come join us on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, for our fourth shredding day. We will hold the event in the Waterview parking lot from 9:00-11:00 a.m. We ask that you save your documents in boxes the size of banker’s boxes (legal or letter size). These boxes are easy to handle and…

E-mail news group update

SunBird has an e-mail newsletter and special notices program to improve communications with homeowners. If you are not registered for this SunBird e-mail list or you are not sure if you are, please go to the SunBird website at sunbirdhoa.com and click on the icon picture of the e-mail chimp (monkey) at the top of…

Forever stamps available

Lynette Martens, Manager All first class stamps are Forevers. A book/pane of stamps costs $9.80. International first class to Canada is $1.20. Check out the savings in postage by using Flat Rate Boxes available at the SunBird Post Office. Change of Address forms are available at the SunBird Post Office. If you prefer to change…