The Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Department’s Smoke Alarm Program uses trained volunteers to help ensure that there are working smoke alarms in every Chandler home. Volunteers can help in the following ways: * Test smoke alarms and change batteries. * Install battery-operated smoke alarms purchased by the homeowner. * Provide free smoke alarm(s)…
Category: June 2018
Community News, June 2018
This, That and Other Stuff
Bob Neuman As we grow older, we have less choice for our transportation. Many from SunBird spend time at their other home but are not sure of hard driving for three or four days. So that leaves airlines. Years ago, flights were leisurely and enjoyable and affordable tickets were possible. First thing we did…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Don Preston is May’s Rotarian of the Month
Norm Noble May is here, and the Sun Lakes Rotary Club has a new Rotarian of the Month, Don Prestin! Don has been our treasurer for several years. And just when he thought he could retire from that job, the incoming treasurer, David Mork, asked him to stay on for a while to help…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
SunBird Irish Club luncheon
Mary Pilon, Social Chairman The SunBird Irish Club enjoyed lunch at The Harp, hosted by George Shield who has been in charge of the luncheons for ages and has announced that he will no longer arrange these outings. George has done a super job over the years, and we are all so grateful to…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
SunBird Lions Club award presentation
Marilyn Hespel Two of our local SunBird Lions Club members were honored for their dedication and hard work. Lion Bill Hespel, president, and Lion Julie Napton, immediate past president, were awarded the Melvin Jones Fellow plaque and pin on April 17, 2018. The Melvin Jones Fellowship Program was established in 1973 in honor of…
Community News, June 2018
SunBird Community Church news
Bob Neuman Does it appear our world is upside down compared to the old days? Have greed, corruption and fraud in business, government… and, yes, churches… and nearly all our institutions replaced integrity, accountability, responsibility, honesty and common sense? Is all that was once wrong now right? Has God turned his back on our…
Community News, June 2018
Donate to AZ Humane Society
If you would like to donate to Arizona Humane Society, please call Sandy at 480-251-1767. I can arrange a pick-up, or you can drop off.
Community News, June 2018
Canasta anyone?
Sally Kopman Anyone wanting to play canasta, please call Sally at 561-731-1678.
Association News, June 2018
Coming soon: City Code Enforcement
Bonnie, Community Administrator The City of Chandler has mailed out postcards to many SunBird residents in regards to Code Enforcement Inspectors coming to our neighborhood. This advisory is to provide homeowners the opportunity to eliminate any violations prior to the first inspection. Listed below are the most common residential violations: * Weeds, bushes, trees…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Sun Lakes Rotary names Top Rotarians of the Year
Norm Noble In a club with 90 members, all of them outstanding individuals, it is difficult to single out top performers. But despite this, three were selected to receive Sun Lakes Rotary’s highest annual awards for the Rotary year 2017-2018. Don Robins was named Rotarian of the Year for his outstanding leadership of the…