On Feb. 4 the SunBird Lions Club held their annual golf tournament. The proceeds were designated toward the research and treatment of childhood cancer. Twenty-one foursomes enjoyed a sunny morning playing a round of golf in a four-person scramble. Unfortunately, none of the golfers were able to win the Hole-in-One prizes that were available on…
Category: March 2023
Card Games & Sports, March 2023
FUN da MENTAL Bridge Classes in March
Maria Davis FUN da MENTAL Bridge is offering a variety of bridge classes. Learn with Better Bridge certified instructors Karin Hansen and Maria Davis. Back by popular demand! Have FUN. Exercise your brain. Hundreds of your neighbors have taken enjoyable, stimulating FUN da MENTAL bridge lessons over the past several years. Boot Camp Bridge. Classes are…
Card Games & Sports, March 2023
Ponytail is Played Year Round
Darlene Thompson We meet in the new room (called the Apache Room), which is on the third floor of the clubhouse. There is no fee. Playing is free. We start playing at 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Ponytail is played year round. Ponytail is a form of Hand and Foot, only a little more detailed. Come…
Card Games & Sports, March 2023
Pickleball Club Update
Welcome back to all our pickleball players!. We had the first of our two yearly Pickleball Club meetings on Jan. 10 (the next will be in November). Welcome to our newest members: Paula Warhoover, Teresa and Dan Clark, Linda Plant, Ronda Foote, Jann Charette, and Natalya Smith. We hope to see you all out on…
Card Games & Sports, March 2023
Golf Course Report
Dave White, President Last month we talked about the trail pass (cart sticker). This month we can talk about course care. Course care starts on the first tee. Make sure your sand/seed bottles have sand/seed in them. All carts have sand/seed bottles, and if you are walking, you should have a slim bottle for sand/seed.…
Card Games & Sports, March 2023
Hand and Foot
Yvonne Beloney and Shirley Goodman We meet on Tuesday in the new room (called the Apache Room), which is on the third floor. We play year round. We start playing at noon. Come and join us, and please arrive by 11:45 a.m., so you can either pick a table or draw cards for partners. Buy-in…
Card Games & Sports, March 2023
SunBird Men’s Golf Club February Newsletter
Scott Moore The second Men’s Club meeting for 2023 was held on Feb. 7. After the Call to Order by Scott Stohr, Patrick Leach provided an update on finances and Fred Garmeson shared the current Men’s Club membership numbers (153). Dave White kept us abreast on rules by explaining Rule 6.3(1), the associated penalty for…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
SunBird Irish Club News
Mary Pilon, Publicity ‘Tis the favorite month of the year! Our traditional Irish Dinner, the Golf Cart Parade, and wearing o’ the green! It just doesn’t get better than that! February’s meeting was held on Feb. 2 in the ballroom. President Val recited the Irish poem after the pledge to the flag. The various committees’…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
American German Club News
Frank Nechvatal Our February meeting was devoted to the German celebration of Fasching. Fasching is celebrated in Germany before the start of Lent, marked by Ash Wednesday. It is a very similar event to Mardi Gras, as is celebrated in New Orleans. In both cases, people dress in costumes and hold parades and parties filled…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
American Italian Club News
Frank Nechvatal Our February club meeting was a fun night. Members brought Valentine desserts for when President Romero conducts Valentine Bingo. Four games were played, with the Bingo winner receiving a Valentine prize. Great job, Lisa! As we move forward, our March meeting will focus on a video presentation on Italy. April’s meeting will be…