Kenneth R. Nelson, Sr. I have often broached the subject of my mother’s passing in 2013 at the age of 84. Usually, we discuss the effects that getting older may lead to Alzheimer’s and forgetfulness, debilitating strokes, and heart problems. Losing a loved one is not easy, and on that we would all agree. I have had…
Category: April 2021
April 2021
Joyful Downsizing: How to Part with Clothing and Accessories
Kim Kubsch “Reducing clothes in the closet” is fifth in a series of articles featuring techniques for decluttering your home—one room at a time. This month, we will tackle how to get rid of clothes and accessories (the average person lets go of 82 pounds of clothing a year) and small household items. Your clothes represent…
April 2021
SunBird Post Office
Jan Griffin, Manager The SunBird Post Office encourages winter visitors and residents to complete Change of Address cards at least one week before departure for your summer homes. We, in turn, will provide you with a notice to be placed in your mailbox notifying your carrier of your departure date and an approximate return date…
April 2021
National Prescription Drug Take Back and 8th Semi-Annual Shred-A-Thon
Bring your old prescriptions for safe disposal with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to noon, at 10440 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes (northeast corner of Alma School Road and Riggs Road). FREE paper shredding services are limited to two boxes or bags per household. Please place your items…
April 2021
Easter Sunrise Service
Jamie Morgan On Sunday, April 4, at 6:30 a.m., “Christ the Lord is Risen Today!” rings out in celebration of Easter. The Community Church of SunBird is excited to present its first Sunrise Service on the second fairway behind Hank and Pat Miller’s Championship Drive home. Approved by the golf course and the HOA, the…
April 2021
Patrol Report
Chief Catri Some important rules to always remember and follow year-round at our swimming pools to enhance pool enjoyment, health, and safety. Glass containers are never allowed in the pool area. The pools are shallow, so no diving is permitted. Running and jumping into the pools is dangerous and is not permitted. No eating or…
April 2021
Unity: Lent, a Time for Reflection
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought Spiritual community. We follow the teachings of Jesus, as well as other wise Spiritual Masters. We practice positive thinking and affirmative prayer. Rev. Jeanne MacLaughlin is our minister and prepares weekly lessons for us on YouTube. Check us out on our website, www.unityofsunlakes.org. It’s…
April 2021
My Turn … “Bully” …
Brian Curry It’s been a few weird weeks. Here I am having reached the golden years and I’m now dealing with a not so pleasant “ghost” of my way back past. Back in ‘68-‘69 I was a mostly crew-cut eighth grader still going to school in New York City. Amongst my rather large class at…
April 2021
Notes from the Board of Directors Meeting
Chuck Heitbrink, HOA Board Secretary The board of directors had an Agenda Planning and Business meeting on Jan. 25. The following are notes from this meeting: Members present: Steve Seel, Lisa Onyx, Jim Anderson, Dan Buescher, Dirk Close, Linda DiPalma, Chuck Heitbrink. Manager Layne Varney was excused. The meeting was called to order by President Steve…
April 2021
Vice Chief Justice Timmer Speaks to AAUW
Barbara Stewart Vice Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer of the Arizona Supreme Court will speak to the Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) on April 19, at 5 p.m. One of five women ever to serve on the Arizona Supreme Court, she has distinguished herself throughout her career as an…