Category: 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…

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.…

SunBird Lions Golf Tournament a Great Success

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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’…

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…