Category: April 2017

Master Quilters recognized

Agave Quilters Guild, based in Sun Lakes, is recognizing two members as Master Quilters. Edna Hayn and Martha Powell are hand quilters, continuing the time-honored tradition of piecing and quilting by hand. Residents of SunBird, both are also members of Hand Sewing, a friendship group within the guild. An Agave member since 1994, Edna Hayn…

SunBird Art Club notice

Sharon Eade Spring is here, and SunBird is bustling with activity. The Art Club is no exception. We had such a success with our Art Show and Sale in March and enjoyed visiting with everyone who came. It is very gratifying to be able to showcase our works in such a big way and to…

Line Dancing with Judee

Judee Curtis The rewards of learning and teaching line dancing come to surface when we have a “dance,” i.e., December before Christmas break and March before our snowbirds “fly away.” We were lucky to have half the group attending March 5 as “life” gets in the way of “pleasure” sometimes, i.e., illness with dancers or…

Energy Yoga class schedule

Paullene Caraher Morning: 7:45-8:45 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon: 4:00-5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Classes are held at the SunBird Golf Resort Navajo Room, third floor. There is no cost, but donations are accepted. If you have questions, call Paullene Caraher on cell phone 602-292-7858 or email [email protected]. Peggy Mottel is…

Healing with Essentials Oils – April 4

The first Wednesday of the month is April 4 and time for sharing your experiences with the Young Living Essential Oils from 1:00-2:00 p.m. The March sharing was very successful with 14 people sharing and learning. We made oils for memory in the roll-ons, and the attendees found these so easy to use, as one…

SunBird American/Italian Club meeting notice

Frank Nechvatal The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Bob Sciaretta presented a proposed addition to the bylaws. His proposal would create an “Honorary Status” in the club. This status would be open to any member with 10 or more years in the club. These Honorary members would become exempt from paying dues…

Garden Club field trip

SunBird Garden Club

On April 7, the SunBird Garden Club is taking a field trip to Agritopia. This is an excellent example of urban gardening. After the garden tour, the group will go to Joe’s BBQ in Gilbert for lunch. This area includes the original homestead, winery and brew pub plus three dining options; Joe’s Grill, a vegetarian…

What is Maundy Thursday?

Maundy Thursday, also known as “Holy Thursday,” is the Thursday of Passion Week, one day before Good Friday (the Friday before Easter). Maundy Thursday is the name given to the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples, known as the Last Supper. Pastor Gary and JoAnne Nibbelink would like to invite you…

Kare Bears Tourney – A huge success

Barb Dunbar A big “shout-out” to all the hole sponsors and the generosity of all the players when purchasing raffle tickets and mulligans! You are truly what makes this tournament! Our weather cooperated, and I think a good time was had by all! Thank you to my fellow Kare Bears for all your help setting…