The SunBird Office is seeking your help in updating our records. If you are currently the leader/contact person for a scheduled activity in the clubhouse, please email Wendy Armijo with the name of the activity, time, day of week, the room your activity takes place in, and if the activity is year-round or seasonal. If…
Category: May 2026
May 2026, Association News
Seasonal Visitors and Snowbirds
Bonnie Marcus It was surely an action–packed season with all of the fun activities. It’s always fun to come back to SunBird and see old friends. Some of you will be returning to homes in another state. Please be sure to stop by the HOA office and say goodbye and to check out. We will…
May 2026, Association News
Why Connection and Activity Are the Heart of Healthy Aging
Lance Williams, Executive Director, Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes At Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes, we believe that choosing an independent living community is ultimately about choosing a lifestyle—one filled with vitality, purpose, and genuine connection. As executive director, I often share with future residents that the true keys to longevity and well being aren’t…
May 2026, Association News
Board Meeting Notes
The SunBird HOA met on Monday, March 23 for their monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order at 10 a.m. by president, Nancy Eckstein. Board members present: Marianna Buescher, Nancy Eckstein, Dave Edington, Chuck Heitbrink, Bob Lama, Bob Morris, Brendan Waddell, and manager Layne Varney. The minutes of the Feb. 23, 2026, regular board…
Association News, May 2026
Looking for Election Committee Members for the Fall
The SunBird golf resort homeowners association board of directors election process is scheduled for this upcoming fall. To assist in the preparation and election process, an election committee needs to be appointed by the board of directors prior to this summer. If you are a homeowner in good standing and are interested in being considered…
May 2026, Association News
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the June edition is May 5 if you submit to Wendy and May 8 by noon if you submit to editorial. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to editorial@robson.com or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216.
May 2026, Association News
Manager’s Report
Arizona experienced an extremely early heat wave this year, breaking all previous temperature records. The average temperature in March was 12.5 degrees higher than normal and exceeded the previous record by 6.5 degrees on March 21, when temperatures reached 106 degrees. These unusually high early temperatures created concerns for many outdoor events that had already…
May 2026, Front Page
Super Fruit Crop for SunBird Residents
Bonnie Marcus The volunteer fruit pickers picked their final trees at the end of April. They picked fruit for four months this year. We had started with 24 volunteers but occasionally a few more people would show up and help out. The pickers consisted of two teams going out every Tuesday morning, weather permitting. They…
May 2026, Front Page
Congratulations to the Champions of Beanbag Baseball!
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the top teams in the winter beanbag baseball league. Taking first place, Youngbirds soared above the rest with exceptional skill and determination. Their hard work and teamwork truly paid off, earning them the championship title. Close behind, the formidable Base Invaders secured an impressive second place finish. Their strategic play…
May 2026, Front Page
Passion for Pickleball
Mark Daniels For more than 15 years Marianna and Dan Buescher have volunteered their time and limitless energy into establishing and maintaining the SunBird Pickleball Club. In the early days they were strong advocates for a sport that had not blossomed yet. While primitive, you must start somewhere. They would use tape to mark the…