Category: May 2018

Outstanding line-up of Rotary speakers

Norm Noble On Tuesday, May 1, Ben Braker will talk about life as a U.S. Border Patrol Agent – something he has done for over 12 years. For the first seven years as an agent, he spent his days on horseback on the Horse Patrol Unit. He patrolled the most remote and rugged portions of…

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation news

Doris Codkind, Publicity The past few months have been filled with celebrations and commemorations. Services honoring our celebrated choir, Purim, Passover and Earth Day were joyous occasions. A somber service, with participating clergy from five Sun Lakes Churches, commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day. The speakers were truly inspiring and the message very applicable to our current…

Footnotes from the library

Nancy Smith Knees and eyes, Hips and toes – Some of it moves, Some of it goes. Pills and pain Just go together, Smiles from friends In all kind of weather. A senior citizen Has certain rights: A hope and a prayer We sleep through the night. So here’s to life And a salute to…

Canadians’ last hurrah for the season

  Marcia Hogan March saw the SunBird Canadians tee it up for their final social event of the 2017/2018 season. Over 100 fortunate northerners who enjoy their winter in the resort played an 18-hole scramble on March 18. Once again, our local realtors, Ruth Ann Hobbs, Theda Portanova, Dana and Scott Smith, Dave Meyers and…

Line Dancing with Judee

Judee Curtis We definitely will miss our dancers who were here for just a few months; however, the number of year-round residents has increased. That’s exciting. We dance through June, restarting in September. If new to Line Dancing, you may register now for the Ultra Basic Class restarting in September at SunBird in the ballroom…

Computer Booters blossom

  Kc Coller, Publicity Director It’s happened again – that special general meeting because of the guest speaker! At the April general meeting, we were able to listen and learn from David McIntyre, owner of PCHelpForce Computer Repair in Chandler, AZ, about our computers. Telephone: 602-748-4429. Listening to these speakers, we learn about their knowledge…

SunBird American Italian club news

Frank Nechvatal The Italian Club closed out the 2017-2018 season with a Potluck Party on the Patio. The club supplied chicken baked and fried while members brought side dishes and dessert. There were great dishes, including salad, pasta salads, Italian sausage with peppers and onions, potatoes au gratin, succotash and a Caprese salad. The desserts…

Spanish, anyone?

Dianne Zimmerman Join our conversational Spanish group. We welcome Spanish speakers to participate in our fun, friendly and lively meetings each Wednesday from 4:15-5:30 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room of the Arts and Crafts building at Oakwood Country Club. We discuss a wide variety of topics in an informal setting and assist each other with…

Water aerobics summer hours

  Norma Davis and Maddie Meyers Aqua Birds Water Aerobics classes will be in session 8:00-9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, May 1 through October 31. Water workouts will include stretching, toning and cardio movements. Bring your water bells on Mondays and Wednesdays and a noodle on Fridays (no equipment required on Tuesdays and Thursdays). Stay…

Block parties encouraged in SunBird

  Several neighborhoods in SunBird host annual block parties. Is yours? Block parties are a great way for neighbors to get to know each other better and have a fun time. SunBird encourages these block parties that can be hosted either in your neighborhood or at the clubhouse. If interested in getting this started, get…