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…
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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…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Korean War Veterans
Rich Volpe, Chapter Commander Our Chapter Commander would like to extend his thanks and appreciation for all the continued support you all provided to our organization over the past year, and we’re looking forward to new adventures as we move on into the new year. After coming off a challenging year, things are getting back to…
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
Welcome on Board
Richard Volpe The Desert Navy continues to look forward to a year filled with excitement and adventure as we move on a little further into the new year. Our plans are to attempt to have a guest speaker available whenever possible to help us all stay current with benefits that are available for those who…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
SunBird Lions Club Bingo, February 3
Arlene Block The Lions Club Bingo winners for Friday, Feb. 3, were Travis Acuna, Vicki Baker (won two games), Marie Leadenham, Karen Fox, Sherry Feige (won two games), Margaret Ericson, Jim Ruthierfron, Patty Brockey, Kathy Wolberson, Berita Burke, Marlene Fishkel, Mary Johnson, Felicity Dennis, Marilyn Kloster, Barbara Scott, Barb Filiere, Audry Brown, and Trish Carrell,…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Hiking Club Travels to Canyon Lake
The SunBird Hiking Club traveled to Canyon Lake for their Wednesday morning hike. We welcome new hikers! Text Jim Anderson at 480-980-5538 for information.
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
SunBird Lions Club Bingo
The winners of the Jan. 20 SunBird Lions Club Bingo were Loren Carrel, Colleen O’Leary, Barbara Filiere (won two games), Barbara Scott, Jean Mitchell (won two games), Patti Kareen, Jay Griebel (doubled on one game and also won another game), Barbara Davis, Janet Williamson, Karen Snowden-Jones, Jon Sampson, Sherry Feige, Pam Laningham, and Nina Rizzo…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Lions Club Donates Books
Lions Fred Garmeson, Ray Clark, Carol Zittel, Arlene Block, Eileen Sazama, Paula Warhoover, and our to-be Lion Addisyn Sazama, representing SunBird Lions Club as part of the Lions International Service Week, donated 293 reading and activity books to the Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School for children in grades K-2. There was one book for every…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
March 2023 Rotary Club
Rotary Club Honors Major Donors Don and Janet Prestin Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Chair Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) Club President Stephen Phair and RCSL Foundation Chair Dick Thomas presented to Janet Prestin Rotary International’s (RI) Foundation Major Donor pin and crystal recognition piece in honor of Sun Lakes residents Janet and…