Category: March 2023

Notes from the Board of Directors Meeting

Chuck Heitbrink, HOA Board Secretary The board of directors met Jan. 23 for a regular scheduled business meeting, and these are the notes from that meeting. Members present: Nancy Eckstein, Dirk Close, Jim Anderson, Dan Buescher, Bob Morris, Chuck Heitbrink, and Manager Layne Varney. Meeting was called to order at 10 a.m. by President Nancy Eckstein.…

Weeds and Unsightly Landscaping

ACC Committee At this time of year, you should have already prepared for the upcoming weed season. We have seen many homes preparing for the weeds in January and February with the pre-emergence herbicides. This application should be applied twice a year, January/February and again in July/August (winter rains or summer monsoons), but it’s not…

Manager’s Report

Let the good times roll! SunBird is the place to be, with beautiful weather, many fun indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and games, awesome social events, excellent shows, and live concerts. All this to share with great people and friends is the perfect mix for a memorable and terrific spring break. This year, fitness classes…

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,…

State Parties

Colorado Party Attention all Coloradans, Coloradoans, and Colorado wannabes: At 4 p.m. on Friday, March 31, come by the Hall house at 6351 S. Sawgrass for a celebration of the Centennial State—the state where the columbines grow. Bring a snack to share. We’ll have Colorado Kool-Aid and Rocky Mountain spring water on hand, but you…

Basha High School Band Brings Joy to SunBird

Arlene Block The Basha High School band performed in the SunBird ballroom on the evening of Feb. 4. These talented children brought lots of joy to all who attended. Over $700 in donations was collected at the door through the generosity of those who attended. It will help these delightful children, as they plan to go…

Lady 18ers Are Having Fun, Fun, Fun!

Margaret Munsch, Publicity SunBird Lady 18ers hosted a Home and Home Tournament on Feb. 7 with ladies from Springfield, Sun Lakes, Palo Verde, and Ironwood Golf Leagues. It was a step aside scramble with 100 players. The final scores were tight, with a number of teams tying, but in the end, the players on eight…

Crystal Cards: Get Involved

There are many ways to participate in this worthwhile organization. Crystal Cards uses recycled greeting cards to create new cards, which sell for $1. This money is given to My Sister’s Place, a crisis center for domestic violence victims and their children. So, when you have used cards and see one of these bins, drop…