Rod Emmerton The sun rises, the moon rises, bread rises, and prices are certain to rise, too! The only thing not rising is the cost of SunBird residents enjoying a springtime extravaganza with the annual concert of your SunBird Singers and Ringers as they present “We Rise Again.” Mark your calendars for the evening of…
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Community News, March 2022
A Farewell to SunBird
Nan Atchley Living in SunBird the last 20 years has been delightful as I reflect on the good times with the Golf Niners, the Garden Club, Ceramics, Bridge Clubs, and the formation of many friends. My new location is near a Scottsdale independent living facility called LivGenerations. Goodbye and God Bless.
Community News, March 2022
Women’s Connection Event March 10
Jessica Klebanow, Ms. Senior Arizona 2015, will be the featured soloist for the Thursday, March 10, Sun Lakes Women’s Connection event to be held at the Oakwood ballroom at 10 a.m. She will be singing both inspirational and secular numbers. For the Ms. Arizona 2015 talent event, Ms. Klebanow sang “Coming in from the Rain.”…
Community News, March 2022
Editorial Reminder
Hello SunBird submitters! This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the April edition is March 10. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible!
Community News, March 2022
Women’s Connection Presents Style Show from JudyWear Boutique March 10
Susan Reynhout, Publicity Chairman Mark your calendar! You will not want to miss this very special event at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, in the Oakwood ballroom of the Oakwood clubhouse. The address is 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., in Sun Lakes. It’s an event planned just for you with continental breakfast; gluten-free will be…
Community News, March 2022
Sun Lakes Chorale—Important Date Change
Yvonne Orlich Please note that the Spring Concert date has been changed to Thursday, March 17. We will still be performing at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Riggs Road (just west of Dobson). Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10, and advanced sales will be available…
Community News, March 2022
In Passing
Charles “Ernie” Bastin Charles “Ernie” Bastin was born in Vancouver, B.C., in 1937. His family moved to Oregon, and he later joined the Army Corps of Engineers, working on dredges as a deckhand along the West Coast, establishing a deep love of the sea. He later established an office machine business in Tigard, Ore., and later…
Community News, March 2022
Stinknet: Be on the Lookout
Nancy Mumpton Stinknet is a fast-moving invasive weed in Arizona. It has green “carrot like” leaves and rounded flowers. The leaves smell pungent. It can be allergenic. It emerges from November to April and starts flowering in February. Seeds are easily spread by wind and traffic. It loves to sprout in the stones along the…
Community News, March 2022
Tips for Using Essential Oils to Sustain Your Winter Wellness
JoAnne Guadioso On Feb. 2, 2022, the mighty groundhog came out of his burrow and saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. So we may still be feeling the effects of winter on our wellness. With chilly days and unpredictable weather, it is important to do everything we can to make sure that…
Community News, March 2022
Community Church of SunBird
We give a big Thank You to everyone who participated in the February clothing drive for the Latin-American Church of the Nazarene in Downtown Chandler. They are most appreciative of your generosity. This month we celebrate spring with our annual Root Beer Float Social on March 27, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on the patio.…