Category: March 2019

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 480-802-4901. SunBird residents…

SunBird German/American Club news

  Frank Nechvatal As we near the coming of spring, we discussed a tradition that has existed in Pennsylvania for over 130 years. Of course, we are referring to Groundhog Day, and the most well-known groundhog is Punxsutawney Phil. This furry creature comes out of his lair on February 2 to see if he can…

Property appearance in summer

  Homeowners and Caretakers: My goodness, here it is March already. It soon will be time for a lot of our friends to be heading out to their summer homes. This is also the time we strongly suggest you contact a reliable caretaker to oversee your property while you are gone. Property caretakers provide important upkeep…

SunBird website notice

  SunBird’s website has some of the latest news and information of what’s going on in SunBird. SunBird’s activities, meetings, calendars, clubs, groups and organizations have contact information that can be accessed at sunbirdhoa.com. Come visit us.

Beware of scams!

  Many different types of scams are rampant this time of year. If you receive emails, text messages or telephone calls with threats of discontinued services or other scare tactics, stay calm and verify the source. If you have services or conduct business with them and feel the message may have some validity, look up…

Canadian BBQ in the cold

  On February 7, the Canadian contingent at SunBird gathered on the patio for our annual Pork Loin BBQ. It felt more like February in Canada for the 173 participants – cold, unless the brilliant sunshine was on your back. The highlight of the event was the Trivia Contest arranged with infectious enthusiasm by Joan…

Dear SunBird dog owners

  Madison of Coral Gable Dear SunBird dog owners: I’ve noticed something while I’ve been out walking with my Master. Several folks are not picking up after their dogs like me, and I’m pretty sure it is one of the rules here at SunBird. My Master often stops and picks up after other dogs, but…