Category: May 2023

Great Canadian Golf Tournament Results

Eighty-eight players braved the windy conditions on March 19 and, in spite of the weather, enjoyed the day. We had four flights and paid four teams in each flight. A pizza lunch and delicious homemade cake were enjoyed by all. The Great Canadian Golf Tournament was a huge success! Participants also enjoyed music by Dale Malleck.

Time to Move On

Harry Huckemeyer Many thanks go out to all of those who came out to support our club, as we enjoyed a busy last quarter of 2023 with a few major events, which included our participation at the Railroad Museum located here in Chandler, Freedom Village, and, last but not least, the annual Earth Day Celebration…

SunBird’s Neon Night Party and Outdoor Concert Was a Huge Success!

Wendy Armijo, Lifestyle Director Thank you, SunBird! Saturday, April 1, was an absolutely beautiful evening for SunBird’s Neon Night Party and Outdoor Concert! With over 1,200 SunBird residents and guests in attendance, this fabulous event featured Renaissance recording artist Dina Preston Band, delicious pulled pork sandwiches prepared by the Horizon Room, amazing food trucks: Copper…

Artists Display Their Talent at Art Show

Resident Diane Wimmer showed her latest acrylic painting White Stallion at the Art Club’s annual Art Show. Diane is a retired consultant for the computer industry and for special education behavior. Her husband is at their home in Hotchkiss, Colo., where it is cooler. Jane does watercolor and oil painting, in addition to pyrography wood-burned items.…

AAUW Welcomes Newly Elected Officers

Mary Kenny, AAUW Member/Volunteer The AAUW (American Association of University Women) Southeast Valley Branch elected its board to serve during the upcoming year. Newly elected officers include: * Co-President Senior: Beth Zdeblick * Advisor: Mary Humecke * Vice President of Communications: Julia McKee-Ostos * Vice President of Finance: Cathy Margolin * Vice President of Membership:…

Monitoring Our Health

Jackie Cox Checking blood pressures is one of several free services offered at SunBird in the Puzzle Room of the clubhouse. Pressure checks are offered Monday and Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., from January through March. Maggie Seideman, retired nurse and volunteer and a snowbird from Manitoba, coordinates the service. During other months,…

Friendly Community!

Mary and Jerald Feltmann enjoyed the block party on the patio at Jerry and Jean Logosz’s home where Jerry served his signature barbecued ribs. Many of the guests were neighbors and shuffleboard friends. Their home on Pinehurst Drive overlooks shuffleboard’s six lanes. Although done for the season until fall, the group usually plays at 9 a.m.…

Pickleball Club Update

We had an amazing end-of-year event in which many of our players got to compete in a fun round robin and win prizes like cars, drinks, and other pickleball trinkets. A delicious lunch was served by Espy. Many thanks to Julie and her staff for a great meal. The SunBird Mixed Nuts mixed doubles team…

Trips and Travel

Tours Departing Regularly: Utah Mighty 5 from Las Vegas Departs second Monday every month Price: $1,950 pp/double; $2,199 pp/single Airfare is additional. Grand Canyon South Rim Day Tour Small Group Departs first Thursday of every month Price: $225 per person Grand Tetons & Yellowstone Departs second Sunday every month (May through October) 8 Days |…