Mary Shelor The Kare Bears Secondhand Rose Fashion Show was a great success again this year, and Jill Ponce entertained us all as she emceed the event with her wit and creativity. There was an added attraction this year, as the Basha High School String Quartet entertained the attendees on the patio before the luncheon.…
Category: Clubs & Classes
Clubs & Classes, May 2025
Thank You, SunBird Kare Bears!
The SunBird Board of Directors would like to thank the SunBird Kare Bears for their generous donations to SunBird this year for additional ballroom tables and patio seat cushions for the Horizon Room balcony. The Kare Bears also made several donations to local community charities from funds they have raised hosting the Kare Bear Fairs,…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Sale! Sale! Sale!
Who doesn’t like a good deal, great bargain, sale prices? Crystal Cards (CC) offers greeting cards for every occasion at the low, low price of $1 each. No rush—this is the price of each greeting card every day, all day long. You can’t even get anything for $1 at the Dollar Store anymore. If you…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Singles Group
Cathy Merritt Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 172 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out,…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Social Group Activities
Cathy Merritt Cheers Trip Opportunities: A group of Cheers members went on the April 3 Mystery Tour, run by Free Spirit Vacations. As with all of their Mystery Tours, the destination was a secret until you arrived at the destination. In this case, the first stop was Lake Pleasant and an enjoyable one-and-a-half-hour cruise, which…
Clubs & Classes, May 2025
Chill Out This Summer—Classes at New Adventures
Kyle Messner Feeling like you’re melting in the Phoenix heat? Don’t let the scorching sun fry your brain. Cool off inside with one of our New Adventures Lifelong Learning classes this summer at the Sun Lakes Center! Whether you’re looking to pick up a new hobby or just escape the heat for a few hours,…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Ret. Brig. Gen. Briefs Aero Club on Close Air Support Missions
Gary Vacin The troubled relationship between the Army and the Air Force over close air support (CAS) was the theme of a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on March 17. The speaker was U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Thomas Webster who specialized in CAS missions during his 30-year career in the…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Hiking Group Went to Tucson Madera Canyon on March 12
The SunBird Hiking Club traveled to Tucson for a year-end hike at Madera Canyon. We spent the night at Canoa Golf Resort and enjoyed a sunset dinner at St. Ignatius Restaurant. The following morning, after a brief hike around Green Valley, we ventured into Tubac for a day of shopping, laughing, and exploring. We hike…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
RV Roadrunners Club Invades Tombstone!
Julie Hedges The RV Roadrunners rally in March had club members meeting up in Benson, Ariz. Beautiful scenery, food, and sightseeing to Tombstone, Sierra Vista, Fort Huachuca, and Kartchner Caverns. On April 6 our annual “Spring Fling” picnic/potluck was held, with perfect weather, good food, and bocce ball competition. Thanks to all for attending! As…