Jackie Cox Joe Anderson, landscape manager, has been keeping SunBird looking good for about 20 years, starting as a cleaner in maintenance. He now oversees the landscaping crew of five, with Sebastian Camecho as his foreman. Seasonal work includes weeding and trimming of bushes and trees (including tall palm trees) of the HOA property…
Category: March 2019
Association News, March 2019
Plastic bottle recycle containers now available
The clubhouse has three plastic bottle recycle containers. The purpose of these containers is for those who are already at the clubhouse, sport court or barbeque patio areas with plastic bottles to be able to recycle them. The containers are not intended for people to bring plastic bottles from home for deposit. Plastics used…
Front Page, March 2019
Ladies 18ers are in full swing this season
On January 13 at the Couples Net Shootout, the last teams standing were George Jones and Melissa Craig (2nd), Sue Koslofsky and Ron Morgan (1st) and Jackie Huyghebert and Fred Nixon (3rd). We also held our annual Solheim Cup event on January 22 and 29. This is a two-week net match play between Americans and…
Clubs & Classes, March 2019
Line Dancing with Judee
The current year-round line dancers who’ve been with me for years, the new year-round dancers, plus the “coming back” dancers, aka “snowbirds” for years have always been appreciated. Even more so with my “new hiccup.” It (the hiccup) can be called several things besides “annoying” and “a little painful.” “Bad bones” and “old age”…
Community News, March 2019
Thank You, Friends
Bonnie and Rhoda Hokanson We would like to thank the SunBird neighbors for the wonderful Christmas box we received during the Christmas season. It made our day! Thank you, all!
Community News, March 2019
SunBird Personalities
Bob Neuman The first “Personality” article began July, 2005, and featured Bob Gambold, once All Conference Washington State college quarterback, professional quarterback and professional football coach. Along the way, you read about a gentleman who had owned several hockey teams and had an arena in Ohio and booked famous entertainers when the team was…
Card Games & Sports, March 2019
Groundhog Day Golf Tournament forcasted a success
Fred Garmeson On February 2, 2019, the Chandler SunBird Lions Club held the Groundhog Day Golf Tournament. The famous Punxsutawney Phil groundhog did not see his shadow in his Pennsylvania hometown, due to a cloudy day, and the result would not have been different if he had been here at SunBird. It was a…
Association News, March 2019
USPS change of address notice
Jan Griffin, Manager March is approaching quickly and for those winter visitors who are getting ready to head back home, be sure to come to the Sunbird Post Office to complete your Change of Address card. This should be done at least a week before your departure. We, in turn, will provide you a…
Association News, March 2019
Bocce ball etiquette
The bocce ball courts have been a great addition to SunBird. The third annual Bocce Ball Tournament is in progress. The bocce ball courts are for SunBird residents and authorized guests to enjoy. When using the bocce ball courts, please follow the following rules: 1) Park only in the designated areas; 2) No smoking…
Clubs & Classes, March 2019
The journey of a Danish immigrant to be portrayed at next Scandinavian Club meeting
The final Scandinavian Club meeting of the 2018-2019 year will be held March 17 at the Sun Lakes Country Club. Social hour will begin at 5:00 p.m. with pickled herring, cheese, crackers and sausage. At 6:00 p.m., fried chicken, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, garden salad and dessert will be served. At 7:00 p.m., the program will…