Jan Griffin, Manager We are now on our summer hours – 9:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday! Mail pick-up at the blue box, at the end of the parking lot, will be picked up daily at 2:15 p.m., except on Sundays. For SunBird residents, we will hold your mail here at the SunBird Post…
Category: May 2019
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Desert Threads continues to give to local area charities
Johnie Scofield The Desert Threads Chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild is very busy with many charity projects. In the fall, we made 144 tray-size placemats for Neighbors Who Care for their 2018 Holiday client meal package. Then, in November and December, we completed 22 “fidget” quilts for NWC, for use with their memory impaired…
Association News, May 2019
Fact or fiction?
Is the Horizon Room the only amenity that actually costs the HOA? That is 100% fiction. Yes, the entire Food and Beverage amenity costs is the third least costly amenity, coming in at $4.33 per month/$51.93 per household per year, based on 2018 financial audit statements. Of course, this varies year to year depending on…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Try water aerobics this summer
Jackie Cox If you hear upbeat music, laughter and splashes near the pool weekday mornings, it is probably Water Aerobics! Yes, 335 different people have exercised there last season, an average of 43 a day, compared to 15 persons 10 years ago. Lively men and women socialize and start their day with up-beat music and…
Community News, May 2019
Join us for a friendly game of cards
Jackie Cox Oh no, another bad hand! Darlene Thompson holds a mixed hand of cards, representing the many card games she organizes in SunBird three nights a week, 12 months a year, for over 300 people. Unlike this hand of cards, each night is organized and starts promptly. Players pay 50 cents to play in…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Scandinavian Club holds annual meeting
The final meeting of the 2018-2019 year of the East Valley Scandinavian Club met March 17 at the Sun Lakes clubhouse. After a delicious catered meal and an entertaining program by Eugene Hansen, the members approved next year’s budget, elected officers and recognized board members who had served during the year. The Scandinavian Club holds…
Association News, May 2019
Manager’s Report
The heat is on as the temperatures are nearing the 100s and will be in excess of that regularly throughout the summer months. Many of our winter residents have left to go to climates with more tolerable temperatures, either back home or to visit family and friends. The work and planning at SunBird continue year-round,…
Community News, May 2019
Thank you, all, from the Kare Bears!
To all SunBird Community residents who have supported the Kare Bear projects this year, thank you! The following list of Kare Bears donations for 2019 is a result of our volunteers’ hard work and the community’s gracious and generous participation. Hamilton Leo’s (gift card) – $100.00 Clothes Cabin – $600.00 My Sister Place – $600.00…
Community News, May 2019
Spring is in the air at Women’s Connection brunch
Susan Reynhout, Publicity Chairman Wild flowers are blooming. What a great time for a girlfriend get-together. How about having brunch with your favorite friends? Many of our friends are returning to their summer homes, so don’t miss the opportunity to invite them to share a time of fellowship before they leave. Join us on Thursday,…
Front Page, May 2019
Summer Church begins May 1
It’s summertime in SunBird! Bring on the shorts and sandals! And even though our dress may be a little more casual, please join us on Sundays to hear a dynamic and powerful message at the Community Church of SunBird. We are blessed with six wonderful pastors who rotate Sundays throughout the summer. Each pastor has…