Category: March 2025

The Blessing of Grace

Mark Wenz The concept of grace has roots in ancient religions in which the Goddess was revered, as well as in Greek and Roman mythology. The word “grace” has its origins in the Old French word gracier, meaning “to thank,” and in the Latin word gratia, which means “kindness, favor, esteem.” The adjective form of…

SunBird Singers and Ringers Concert March 5 and 6

Chuck Heitbrink SunBird Singers and Ringers Directors Pat Miller, Kim Hanson, and Mike Hanson are hard at work preparing for the March 5 and 6 concert in the SunBird ballroom. The concert will feature the Singers presenting several numbers, including “You Make Me Feel So Young,” “It Had to Be You,” and “Listen to the…

Fellow Farmers!

Are you currently farming or retired from farming life? My name is Joe Brummund, and I’d like to get together to share experiences and expertise with other farmers. Please call me at 701-710-0008 if you’d like to join in a casual conversation about shared farming interests.

New Homeowners Meet and Greet Event

Rod Emmerton, Chair, Welcoming/Marketing Committee Your SunBird HOA Welcoming/Marketing Committee hosted their annual Meet and Greet event, open to all 2024 new homeowners, on Jan. 21. A substantial amount of planning and organizing went into this important event, including a variety of foods prepared and served by Horizon Room Manager Julie Rundle and her team.…

Pickleball Club: A Thriving Community on the Courts

The SunBird Pickleball Club continues to grow, bringing together players of all skill levels for fun, fitness, and friendly competition. We want to extend a warm welcome to our new members Mark Beardsley, Randy Gushulak, Kathy Keefe, Carol McNerney, Patty Neavill, Susan Overgaard, Dan Prudent, and Debbie Swanson, and a welcome back to our returning…

The Ripple Effect of Kindness

Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ I want you to imagine a world where kindness is not just an occasional act but a committed way of life that transforms communities. The 2000 film Pay It Forward presents this idea through a young boy’s simple yet powerful plan: If each person…