Category: May 2019

Spanish Conversation Group

Do you speak Spanish? Are you looking for a fun, friendly and lively environment in which to practice? This group is for you! Our conversational Spanish group meets every Wednesday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room of the Arts and Crafts building at Oakwood Country Club. Topics and backgrounds are varied as…

News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care, Inc

Mother and fathers Eric Ehst, Executive Director Here we are coming up on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day; those holidays that are supposed to celebrate the contributions of our hardworking mothers and fathers, but are now mostly excuses for shopping, dining out and Hallmark cards. At Neighbors Who Care, we know a lot about mothers…

Energy Yoga May schedule

Experience the benefits of Energy Yoga with Paullene at the SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, upper level. Regular Yoga: Mornings: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:40 to 8:50 a.m. Afternoons: Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 to 5:10 p.m. Note: No afternoon yoga on Mondays during May All classes are on a donation basis. During the…

Bravo to the Sun Lakes Chorale

Diana Lauria-Morson Thursday evening, March 14, our community was treated to a wonderfully special program performed by the Sun Lakes Chorale, Fascinating Rhythm! Under the most talented director, Cristine Temple-Evans of the Sun Lakes Chorale, we enjoyed a diverse program of joyous songs, spirit, enthusiasm, unending combined talents, harmony and respect for all. Choral selections.…

News and scores from SunBird Men’s Golf Club

The month of April brought to an end the successful and fun-filled 2018–2019 season. The last executive and business meetings of the season were called to order by Club President Fred Nixon. Gordon Olson was introduced and thanked for volunteering to be the recording secretary for the coming season. Looking ahead, Don Hunt and the…

Word of the month: Cenotaph

David Zapatka I’m writing this column as I’m departing from Hiroshima, Japan, on the cruise ship Insignia, part of the Oceania fleet. Having just visited the Atomic Bomb Dome and seeing the memorials to all those who lost their lives, I felt somber and my throat was constricted with the flood of emotions coursing through…

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…

SunBird Lions Club has been busy

Fred Garmeson It has been an extremely full and active season for the SunBird Lions Club. The No Pancake Breakfast, Comedy Show, Flag Program, Golf Tournament, Medical Equipment Distribution, Bingo, Aluminum Can Collection, Food Drives, just to mention many of the SunBird Lions projects that kept our members busy. The Basha High School Leos, a…

Essential oils and pain relief

Jo Anne Gaudioso Are you in pain? Everyone experiences aches and pains occasionally. Some discomfort is mild and tolerable. How many of you are always trying over-the-counter remedies for pain relief? And are you aware of how toxic many of these remedies are? Did you know that there is a more natural, healthy way to…

Theatre, anyone?

Have you ever participated in any theater productions, big or small? Acting? Sound? Lighting? Props? Costumes? Set construction? Would you have an interest in getting involved again? Even if you’ve never done any theatre, would you be interested in giving it a try? A small group from the Community Church of SunBird is considering starting…