We want to thank the volunteer fruit pickers for the great job they are doing. We have a fruit picking team of about 18 volunteers. It has been a little difficult to pick the fruit this year with the weather conditions we have had. As of today, they have picked over 100 trees and have…
Arlene Block SunBird Lions helped Cadence of Chandler Senior Living and Memory Care Facility celebrate their one-year anniversary on Saturday, March 11. SunBird Lions Paula Warhoover, Arlene Block, and Fred Garmeson provided fruit bars with the Lions logo on each bar and information on our Lions Club to residents and visitors. Cadence provided a delicious…
Fuji (Duanne Fujimoto) stopped en route to his Clay and Lapidary Labs to greet Jenny Weinstein as she watered plants and planted red geraniums around the clubhouse. Fuji, an Alaskan who just moved here, then brought muffins and tea to her and Jackie Cox as they worked. They are members of the SunBird Garden Club.…
Arlene Block The District 21-S Convention was represented by SunBird Lions Club Lions Elleyn Davis, Eileen Sazama, Arlene Block, Paula Warhoover, and Janna Haeffner. Being a Lion is something we are proud of. It shows your ability to help those in need and to serve your community. We meet on the third Tuesday of the…
Gwen E. Grace A Harris’s Hawk has taken up residency in Sun Lakes. It’s noticeable, because a lot of doves, towhees, and sparrows were heading in the opposite direction, leaving one beautiful hawk to its hunting perch. The dark body with reddish wings is about 20 inches in length with a 42-inch wing span. When…
There’s something special about receiving a greeting card. With phones, it’s so easy to call, email, or text someone, but it’s still fun to open that mailbox and get a “real” card. Crystal Cards “recycles” used greeting cards, making them into beautiful, unique cards for every occasion. Take time to shop for cards at one…
Jackie Cox Espy and Ryan grilled burgers for car show enthusiasts on the patio during the February annual car show. Ryan recently joined the kitchen staff, and Espy has returned after being ill. A 20-year veteran of the Horizon Room staff, her fans are pleased she has returned … even better, with her daughter Alexa. Watch…
Palm Sunday Our Easter Celebration this year begins on Palm Sunday, April 2, at 9 a.m. in the ballroom. Our Celebration Singers are pleased to present a selection of songs from The Easter Story cantata, by Thomas Fettke and Thomas Grassi. Pastor Gary Howell is our pastor that morning. Maundy Thursday Our Easter Celebration continues with…
Thank you, SunBird pickleball players, volunteers, raffle donors, cash donors, and raffle ticket buyers! Together we raised $14,550 to donate to the Alzheimer’s Association for research and caregiving. The Pickleball Club also donated $1,000 to the SunBird Neighbors Helping Neighbors charity fund to help those in need in our community. A huge shout-out to Suzanne…
Cheers is a social club with a membership of 207 and growing. We are open to singles in Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Whether you are a year-round resident or visit us during the winter months, you are invited to become a part of the Cheers family. We offer many activities and programs,…