Category: May 2018

This, That and Other Stuff

Bob Neuman Today there is old news, new news, fake news and breaking news. Choose the channel and watch news on it nearly 24 hours a day. Way back, the newspaper was the main way for the public to learn what happened each day. Later came the radio as well. During that era, SunBird residents…

It takes all of us!

Eric Ehst, Executive Director You’ve heard the old saying, “No man is an island.” Well, no successful charity is either. Neighbors Who Care only continues to exist (and grow) because of the support we receive from a huge number of community organizations and partners. In one recent example of a multi-partner collaboration, the IronOaks Tennis…

Edgar Cayce Study Group

Our Search for God study group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Room A-2 of Cottonwood Country Club. We explore the readings of Edgar Cayce, who is recognized as the greatest psychic of the 20th century and the founder of holistic healing. We strive to be healthier, peaceful and to be one with the…

Al-Anon group meeting

The new 12-step Al-Anon group meets Monday evenings at 5:00 p.m. in the Ceramics Room of the SunBird clubhouse. If you are concerned about the drinking problems of someone you care about, come and join in on our discussions and receive some help for your peace of mind.

Field trips for Lifelong-Learning

  Catherine Hammond On February 22, 2018, New Adventures in Learning, a lifelong-learning program, took a field trip to tour Intel’s dSpace. This outing was one of four offered for the spring semester. According to Mary and Rick Kenny, the organizers, “Staff from Intel’s Chandler Boulevard facility provided a tour of dSpace, which is Intel’s…

Bernie and Red – WOW

Fred Garmeson On March 10, 2018, 214 people laughed their way through two hours of music and laughter. The acclaimed husband and wife team of Bernie and Red sang contemporary songs, humorous versions of contemporary songs and original comedic songs. Intermixed with the music was a litany of stories that had hilarious twists and endings.…

Patrol Report

Thomas Catri You may be worried about telling someone what happened, but there are good and positive reasons for making a police report. By reporting suspicious activity or a crime, you can increase your personal safety. Help the police charge the person and prevent them from committing it again. Reporting a crime can get you…

Serve on the Election Committee!

The SunBird Golf Resort Homeowners Association Board of Directors election process will begin this upcoming fall for the year 2019. The Board of Directors is looking for at least three SunBird homeowners who are interested in serving on the Election Committee. If interested in being considered to serve on this committee, please submit your name,…

Electronic gates

SunBird Community electronic vehicle control gates are designed to be a deterrent to unauthorized vehicles, but in no way guarantee personal safety or security. Riggs Road/Championship = entry and exit Hunt Highway/Championship = entry and exit Waterview Road/Cooper = exit only Kerby Farms Road/Cooper = entry and exit Pedestrian gates at all four locations Residents: To…