Category: April 2021

12 Manners of Golf Etiquette that Are Commonly Violated

Laurie Moore Kelech, Golf Shop Manager Golf prides itself as a “gentleman’s game.” En the masse, golfers take this mantra to heart, adhering not only to the rules, but towards standard etiquette on the golf course and to their fellow hackers. Unfortunately, due to bad habits or general ignorance, there remains a multitude of breaches…

Now in Arizona: Hope Delivered Every 10 Seconds

Pam Kehaly, President and CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona By all accounts, Arizona has had a rough time through the COVID-19 pandemic. A staggering loss of more than 15,000 Arizonans, punctuated by devastating economic and mental health impacts, left our state reeling. Vaccinations mean that hope is here, and Arizona’s recovery has been…

Community Event April 24

Craig Lloyd, Commander, Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse, in coordination with Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and law enforcement agencies across the nation, will be providing a safe opportunity to dispose of your excess and expired prescription drugs on Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (no liquids or needles can be…

SBGC Annual Meeting and Election Results

Duane Dub, SBGC Vice President The SunBird Golf Club held its annual meeting and election of directors on Thursday, Feb. 18. The meeting was held on the driving range, enabling the members to meet while remaining socially distanced. President Dave White provided the membership with a State of the Golf Course presentation in which he reviewed…

Trips & Tours

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Please note: Due to decreased capacity restrictions, it is important to book early, as space is limited. New Getaway from Our Feature Partners—Grand Canyon Railway and Verde Canyon Railroad Departs Sept. 9-10, 2021, and Feb. 2-3, 2022 Price: $550…

Footnotes from the Library—April 1, 2021

Lois Anderson Spring greetings from all the SunBird Library volunteers. In keeping with the changes of the year, the staff has decided to add excitement to your SunBird Library experience as we again begin to use the clubhouse regularly. First, you will notice that we will not turn on the overhead lights. We are saving…

Course Maintenance

Brendan Waddell, Superintendent As temperatures begin to rise at springtime, you may notice that the golf course is changing color again. The change is due to the ryegrass slowly dying from the increased temperatures, and soon we will transition back to Bermuda grass. Oftentimes during this process, people think that it is because of a…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook April 22 is Earth Day, a time to consider ways to be a better steward of our planet’s resources. Choosing to do home remodeling instead of new construction is a great way to be “green.” Green Remodeling has the goals to make the home more energy efficient, with healthier indoor air. Green Remodeling…

Making Over Your Mood with Essential Oils

JoAnne Gaudioso Maintaining a positive mood and attitude can be very challenging at times. Many of us have been struggling with that, particularly over the past year. Just as being in a good mood gives you a sense of happiness and well-being, bad moods can lead to negative feelings over time. When it comes to…