Election dates have been scheduled for 2022: Aug. 2: State Primary Election Nov. 8: State General Election March 8 and May 17 are for select local jurisdictions. As of this publication, Chandler does not have anything scheduled, but that could change. Chandler’s mayor will be voted on in November. Political Signage in SunBird: 1. Political signs,…
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Community News, March 2022
You’re Invited to our Art At The Lakes 2022 Fundraiser
Come one, come all to the largest art show fundraiser in Sun Lakes—Art At The Lakes 2022. You’ve read about it for months. Now is your chance to enjoy the Sun Lakes art scene around a beautiful lake. The show is Saturday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date of…
Community News, March 2022
Word of the Month: Domestique
David Zapatka Last month we discussed the word “chicane” used in describing an obstacle on the Tour de France racecourse. Our word this month is “domestique,” used to describe a rider in the Tour de France. Domestique noun do·mes·tique dō′mĕs-tēk′ (Cycle Racing) (in competitive road cycling) a cyclist whose job is to support the higher-ranking members of…
Community News, March 2022
Sun Lakes First Responders Open House Highlights
Craig Lloyd P5474, Commander SLSP The annual Sun Lakes First Responders Open House hosted on Jan. 22 was an incredibly successful community event. Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse members welcomed more than 500 residents and their families as they got a first-hand look at the largest gathering of emergency equipment ever in our community. We also…
Community News, March 2022
Golf Course Event Listing 2022
Christina Riley, Assistant Golf Shop Manager * March 8 (Tuesday) — Club Championship Lady 18ers * March 15 (Tuesday) — Club Championship Lady 18ers * March 19 (Saturday) — Greenskeeper Tourney, 8 a.m. shotgun * March 19 (Saturday) — Hero Golf Hole Sponsor, supporting first responders: fire and police * March 20 (Sunday) U.S. Kids…
Community News, March 2022
House Color Added for Front Doors
Over the last few years there have been numerous requests to add a third color to paint front doors. The ACC Committee is happy to announce they have added nine new colors for front doors and security doors only. They are Behr paints and can be purchased at The Home Depot on Arizona Ave. If…
Community News, March 2022
Crystal Card Sales in March
Bobbie Reed March is a great time to stock up on cards for spring holidays, upcoming family birthdays, and just to say thinking of you to special friends. To help you find just the right cards, The Crystal Card Project has two sales events scheduled in early March: Wednesday, March 2, from 10:30 a.m. to…
Community News, March 2022
State Parties
Dakotas and Nebraska Roundup Mark your calendars now for the Dakotas and Nebraska reunion on Saturday, March 12, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on the SunBird patio! SunBird residents who have lived in the Dakotas or Nebraska, along with their friends, are invited. Tickets cost $5, plus a dish to share. A 50/25/25 raffle will…
Community News, March 2022
Welcome New Neighbors
Don DeNeault Hometown/State: Chicago, Ill. Don is single. He enjoys Karaoke, cooking, BBQing, bocce, pool activities, billiards, golf, water aerobics, singing, water volleyball, cornhole, etc. Sandra Louthan Hometown/State: Akron, Ohio (retired to Lady Lake, Fla.) Sandra was married for 55 years and is widowed. She has three children. Lynda Fuzy Hometown/State: Ann Arbor, Mich. Lynda…
Community News, March 2022
SunBird Library Contains Large Selection of Western Books
Our SunBird Library has a large selection of Western books. This grouping can be found by looking at the endcap posters and then looking for the books with a cowboy boot on the spine. Readers enjoy the Western characters who are very skilled, tough, and resilient—cowboys, ranchers, and homesteaders. These were our superheroes! You’ll find…