Category: Community News

Arizona Election Schedule

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…