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…
Category: April 2021
April 2021
Fun Lakers Social Club Presents the March ‘Fun Makers’ Award
Bob Bybee One of the things we love about our Fun Lakers social club is how our members come together. There are folks who are always ready to pitch in and make events enjoyable for everyone. There are people who manage, who help behind the scenes, who volunteer their homes for club gatherings, and who…
April 2021
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…
April 2021
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…
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
Save the Date
Wendy Weber, Lifestyle Director 2021 TAD Tribute Band Shows: Tuesday, 4/13/21 – Diamond Rocks (Neil Diamond) – tickets currently on sale at the HOA office Friday, 5/7/21 – Studio 54: A Disco Explosion – tickets available Wednesday, 3/31/21 Friday, 10/15/21 – Motown Magic (The Temptations) – tickets available Wednesday, 9/8/21 Saturday, 11/13/21 – Ultimate Chicago (Chicago) – tickets available…
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
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…
April 2021
Italian and German American Clubs
Frank Nechvatal I wish to take a moment to recognize the following individuals from both clubs who donated their time to help deliver the SunBird News from November through April. They are Barb Ott, Pat McGonegle, Lisa Romero, Margaret O’Brien, Mary McMullen, Patty McMullen, Treva Christenson, Esther Bono, Carol Dawley, Gunter DeFlieze, John and Barb Valentine,…
April 2021
Common CDC and SunBird Rules
Layne Varney, General Manager Stay home if sick or have symptoms of sickness or have been exposed to someone who is sick. Stay home if immunocompromised. If questionable, please stay home and monitor personal health conditions, and if questionable, consult with a medical physician. Wash and sanitize hands often. Avoid touching your face, mouth, or…