Jacque VanDamme There is an active group of women in SunBird who love to sew. We meet at 1 p.m. on Thursdays upstairs in the clubhouse. We bring whatever we want to work on for the day. Some do handwork, some cut out patterns, or we bring our sewing machines to work on a new…
Category: April 2020
Community News, April 2020
Kare Bears Wrapping Up Their Season
Barb Dunbar Thank you to all the residents and guests who purchased tickets for the Project Presley (Chance Tinder) concert! Everyone seemed to really enjoy the band, and we’re thrilled that some of the guests received teddy bears and scarfs from Chance. Emily Hughes and Barb Dunbar met with Jamie and Greg Sistek (Boots in…
Clubs & Classes, April 2020
Friendship Card Class Notice
Sandy Johnson The Friendship Card class will meet on Wednesday, April 15, at 1 p.m. at the Oakwood Arts and Crafts Room. If you have no experience or some, please come and join us for a fun-filled time of learning. We will be making two cards. The cost is $10. Reservations are necessary before Wednesday,…
Card Games & Sports, April 2020
From the Superintendent’s Desk
Brendan Waddell Greetings SunBird residents. I am happy to say that the frost is behind us and spring is here. It’s time to enjoy our great temperatures and play some golf with only one layer of clothes on. Don’t forget your sunscreen. SunBird Golf Club has something special that I have never in my career…
Card Games & Sports, April 2020
2020 Gala Winners
Sue McCutcheon The scores are in, and the vying for each place on the winners’ board was quite close. The scores ranged between 5110 down to 3730 for eight lucky individuals. Judy Nelson took the top prize, and second through eighth prizes went to Dick Ballou, Tor Thorsen, Betty Nobiling, Larry Schoenborn, Bernie Hennek, Ken…
Clubs & Classes, April 2020
Cotillion Dance Club Concludes the 2019/2020 Season!
On Saturday, March 14, 2020, the Cotillion Dance Club presented the last dance of the 2019/2020 season, Top Hats & Cocktails Soiree. This dinner dance was held at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom in Sun Lakes. This dinner dance was a formal affair, beginning with the reception featuring live instrumental music provided by Angelo Valente,…
Card Games & Sports, April 2020
Pickleball News!
Christina Riley We will soon be welcoming five couples who have recently purchased or have pending sales, largely due to the SunBird Pickleball Club. Yay, pickleball, and welcome to SunBird! The SunBird Pickleball Club hosted a tournament on Saturday, Feb. 22, and Sunday, Feb. 23. In spite of cancelling play on Saturday, Feb. 22, due…
Community News, April 2020
Footnotes from the Library
Nancy Smith It’s April, and our calendar is full of interesting events. The name “April” comes from the Latin word Aperit, which means “to open.” April opens the growing season, and April 26 is National Arbor Day. And April 15 means your income tax is due. Also, April is National Poetry Month. April 19-25 is…
Card Games & Sports, April 2020
Couples Net Shoot Out
On March 8, we enjoyed a beautiful day and some excellent golf. Ten ladies and ten men were paired for “horserace” style play. First place pair was Barb Wallace and Dave White. Barb kept them in the competition with a clutch downhill putt on hole No. 8. Dave saved the day several times, but notably…
Clubs & Classes, April 2020
Edgar Cayce Study Group
Our “Search for God” study group meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. in Room A-2 of Cottonwood Country Club. We explore the readings of Edgar Cayce who is recognized as the greatest psychic of the 20th century and the founder of holistic healing. We strive to be healthier, peaceful, and to be one with the…