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…
Category: May 2018
May 2018
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…
May 2018
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…
Community News, May 2018
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…
May 2018
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…
May 2018
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…
Clubs & Classes, May 2018
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…
May 2018
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…
May 2018
Food donations needed!
My name is Julie, I am a SunBird resident and I volunteer at a Chandler food bank. Our winter residents are leaving, so if you have extra food (unopened, please) that you can’t use, I would be glad to take it to the food bank. The food bank also accepts toiletries, all cleaning and miscellaneous…
May 2018
May at the Ed Robson Library
Patty Dennehy Mondays, starting May 1 (running for seven consecutive Mondays) 9:00-11:30 a.m.: Managing Chronic Disease Managing a chronic condition like diabetes, arthritis or high blood pressure can be complex and sometimes frustrating. Let us help! Healthy Living (CDSMP) is a series of interactive classes designed to help you learn chronic disease self-management skills. We…