Category: April 2025

Volunteers Make It All Happen

Crystal Cards (CC) volunteers get the jobs done. Some pick up the donated greeting cards at the drop bins. Others cut up the cards, preparing them for transformation. Some cut trim paper and cardstock. Then folding cardstock and inserts gets done by others. Of course, we have to tape and glue, find envelopes to fit,…

April Rock of the Month

Have you seen the April Rock of the Month? It is hiding in a common area here at SunBird. If you find this beautiful dragonfly rock, follow the instructions taped to the back and call Lisa Onyx at 847-845-1442 to claim your $10 Horizon Room gift card, courtesy of the SunBird Garden Club!

Colorado Party!

Attention all Coloradans, Coloradoans, and Colorado-wannabees (okay, you, too, Wyomingites). At 4 p.m. on Friday, April 4, come by the Hall house at 6351 S. Sawgrass for a celebration of the Centennial State—the state where the columbines grow. Bring a snack to share. We’ll have Colorado Kool-Aid and Rocky Mountain spring water on hand, but…

Sun Lakes Company Rangers Celebrate Six Years

Dawn Yamanouchi In 2025 the Sun Lakes Rangers are celebrating their sixth anniversary! Starting with five members in 2019, the Company has grown to more than 40 full and probationary Rangers in 2025. In the past year, Sun Lakes Company has added the Superior Police Department as another law enforcement agency we partner with. This…

Being Actively Independent at Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes: Opportunities to Build Relationships

Lance Williams, Executive Director Moving into an independent living apartment at Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes (RRSL) is more than just a housing decision—it’s a lifestyle choice that opens doors to new social connections and a greater sense of community. Independent living communities are designed to promote engagement, interaction, and shared experiences, making them an…

Car Show

The 2025 annual Mid-Week Car Show was held at SunBird on March 5. Cactus Mountain Properties once again proudly sponsored the annual show. This year’s Favorite of the Show award went to Bob and Polly Zetterman and their 1965 Chevy Impala 2-door hardtop.

Social Events

The 60s Guys Tuesday, April 1, Patio, 4 to 6 p.m. Please join us on the patio on Tuesday, April 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. as we welcome back The 60s Guys! They are a band of guys in their 60s who have a passion for oldies rock & roll, playing music from the…

SunBird Patrol Update

Calling all SunBird residents. We are still seeing a lot of Amazon drivers and contractors using gate codes to gain access to the community. Please check your Amazon account and make sure you don’t have your gate code in under the special instructions. Instead, write in, “Enter at guard house only E. Riggs/S. Championship Drive.”…

Time to Trim Your Palm Trees

Bonnie Marcus With summer approaching, it is almost time to begin trimming your palm trees. Please do not trim them too early. The palm flowers will begin to come out around the end of May and June. After your palm flowers and the fruit sticks have grown out, this is the best time to trim…

SunBird Post Office

Jan Griffin, Manager The time has come for our snowbirds to leave SunBird. We hope you have enjoyed your time here, and we wish you a great summer wherever you are! Be sure to come to the SunBird Post Office about 10 days prior to your departure to complete a Change of Address, as it…