Category: Clubs & Classes

American/Italian Club News

Frank Nechvatal The Italian Club finished the year in April with a Patio Potluck Party. The club provided fried and roasted chicken along with potato salad. Members brought side dishes and dessert to share. The food was great, and the fellowship equally great. President’s gavel was passed to Lisa Romero. Members were reminded that the…

American/German Club News

Frank Nechvatal The German Club closed this 2021-22 season with a Patio Potluck Party. Members brought side dishes and dessert to supplement the fried and baked chicken, along with potato salad, that the club purchased from the grocery store. Members enjoyed the fellowship of dining together. Thanks to the members who brought great sides and…

News from the SunBird Golf Shop

Laurie Kelech, Golf Shop Manager People may view this weather as some of the worst conditions to golf in. But instead of whining about it, learn some tips that will keep you safe while you enjoy playing a round here at SunBird Golf Club. • Early tee time: A simple way to avoid the heat and…

Korean War Veterans

Chapter Commander Leon “Skip” Johnson The local Korean War Veterans chapter continues to be on track, meeting regularly on a monthly basis, with their scheduled meetings being held in the meeting room at the IHOP restaurant in the Target Shopping Center off Arizona Avenue. During the summer months, normal scheduled meetings are placed in limbo…

Desert Navy Update

Richard Volpe The Desert Navy’s scheduled meetings run from September up through May, and although, officially, our meetings are put on hold during the summer months, our doors are never closed for those in need or who require support. In season, meetings are held on the third Friday of the month, normally held in the…

SunBird Lions Presidential Award

Arlene Block Congratulations to Lion Jan Engdahl for receiving the SunBird Lions Presidential Appreciation Medal. Lion Jan has been secretary of the SunBird Lions Club and has done a spectacular job arranging and setting up the refreshments at the Friday Night Bingo games. Lion Jan co-chaired the Pancake Breakfast and helps wherever needed. We thank…

June Meeting of Computer Booters

Helen Seaton, Publicity Director The next Computer Booters meeting will be on Wednesday, June 8. From 12:30 to 1 p.m. there will be time for socializing and meeting other members. The general meeting will be from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Cottonwood Computer Learning Center, in the former Physical Fitness Center near the pool…

Ladies Community Chit and Chat Group

The Ladies Community Chit and Chat Group will be meeting at a new location on June 8, at the Sun Lakes Cottonwood Country Club at 11:15 a.m., and taking orders for lunch at 11:30 a.m. We will have a room, but at this time, this is pending. Call Rose at 480-802-0775 for the room location.…

Welcome New Lion Members

Arlene Block New Lion members and their sponsors were Lion Renee Overton with Lion Jo Mottet, Lion Rob Arnold with Lion Bill Koenig, and Lion Bonnie Frederick with Lion Doug Davidson. Membership is open to anyone who would like to share in the many fundraisers, the helping of others, the Flag Program, and the Sight…