Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 216 members celebrated the 25-year anniversary of the club in March with special recognition of original founding members who remain active members today. We invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are…
Yvonne Orlich She might be small in stature, and she speaks softly and kindly, but she leaves big shoes to fill. Cris Templeton-Evans has directed the Sun Lakes Chorale for 13 years, and after the 2024 Spring Concert, Cris informed the membership that she was stepping down from that position. She wisely did not tell…
David Zapatka While cruising around Asia, we heard we were going to encounter rough seas. Soon enough, we saw ocean spray splashing the 10th floor windows. Then there was an order to batten down the hatches, meaning to close the dead lights on the third floor. Storm covers (porthole covers) are called deadlights in maritime…
Sue Prudencio, Publicity Assistant SunBird Roadrunners Social Group meets every Wednesday for happy hour in the Horizon Room, so if you were wondering who those people are, it is the SunBird Roadrunners Social Group. On the first Wednesday of the month, happy hour is followed by a meeting in the Lakeview Room. There is also…
The National Day of Prayer Celebration for Sun Lakes, SunBird, and all other surrounding area communities will be held on Thursday, May 2, at 10 a.m. with instrumental, patriotic music beginning at 9:30 a.m. This event will be held in the SunBird ballroom, 6250 S. Sunbird Blvd., Chandler (between Cooper and McQueen). Various vocal and…
The Shuffleboard Tournament for 2024 was completed over three days, with good weather and spirited competition. Twelve teams competed for four places. The winners were as follows: first place: Dick Ballou and Linda Hackett, second place: Jerry Hughes and Emile Ritchot, third place: Marty Eckstein and Maggie Seideman, fourth place: Vern Greene and Al Lopez.
Sharon Eade What a great season we have had! We welcomed a number of new members this year, bringing with them great energy and so much talent. The willingness to share ideas and “how to” techniques with each other creates such a positive atmosphere of learning as we all continue to grow as artists and…
Several of you have already left for the summer or are planning to leave soon. Be sure to come to the SunBird Post Office to do your Change of Address. Also, check out with the HOA. The SunBird Post Office would like to thank you for supporting us! We greatly appreciate all of you! Keep…
Phyllis Zaccone, Publicity Chairman March was a great month for the American Irish Club. It began with our Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner and Basket Raffle. The evening started with a nice dinner, followed by music performed by The Rusty Parts. Great job, everyone. Sharon VanGruensven headed up a committee to prepare baskets. She did…
The Pickleball Club is abuzz with excitement as they welcome new members Darryl Joyce and Lynne and Jim Jamison to their vibrant community. As the winter season recently came to a close, the club celebrated with a fantastic year-end event on March 9. The highlight of the day was a thrilling round robin tournament followed…