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…
Category: April 2021
April 2021
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…
April 2021
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…
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
April SunBird Tennis News
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…
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…