Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport If you’re interested in a hassle-free and sustainable way to get to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, you may want to consider catching a ride using Waymo’s fully autonomous vehicle service. Rides are available 24 hours, seven days a week in Waymo’s fully electric Jaguar I-PACE equipped with the fifth…
Category: June 2023
Community News, June 2023
Australian Giant Cactus on Hole 18
Community News, June 2023
Activities on the Lake
On an April day, a wedding was about to take place beside the lake. The morning began with birdwatchers and followed with people walking and on scooters and bikes. Remote-control miniature boats and cars buzzed beside the mud ducks.
Card Games & Sports, June 2023
Card Scores
Tuesday and Friday Texas Hold ’em Vic Kinser We meet at 6 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday in the Navajo Room. We play a tournament-style Texas Hold ’em Poker game with a $5 buy-in. Approximate payout for 1st 60%, 2nd 30%, 3rd 10%, plus a separate pot for high hand of the night. New players…
Community News, June 2023
Hypocrisy in Christianity
Rev. Derrick Elliott Hypocrisy in Christianity is a topic that often elicits strong reactions from Christians and non-Christians alike. To many outside the church, the hypocrisy of some Christians is seen as evidence of the failure of Christianity as a whole, while to those within the church, it can be a painful reminder of our…
Association News, June 2023
Super Fruit Crop for SunBird Residents
Bonnie Marcus, Community Administrator The volunteer Fruit Pickers picked their final trees at the end of April. They picked fruit for three months this year. We had started with 19 volunteers, but occasionally a few more people would show up and help out. They consisted of two teams going out every Tuesday morning, weather permitting.…
Community News, June 2023
Help Fill the Coyote Cupboard with Life’s Necessities!
Mary Kenny, AAUW Member/Volunteer The AAUW (American Association of University Women) Southeast Valley Branch invites the community to help provide basic necessities for struggling students at the Williams Campus of Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC). The Coyote Cupboard at CGCC’s Williams Campus contains a variety of supplies available free to students who experience financial hardships as…
Community News, June 2023
PebbleCreek Supports Crystal Card Project
The reach of the Crystal Card Project extends to the West Valley. A local Crystal Card volunteer introduced the project to a friend in PebbleCreek a few years ago. Since that time, the PebbleCreek resident invites friends and neighbors to her home for a special sale twice a year. This spring, the sale raised over…
Front Page, June 2023
Horizon Room’s Smiles, Changes Are Impressing Diners!
Jackie Cox Horizon Room’s new manager Julie Rundle has made some popular changes you’ll enjoy. She is working closely with golf course management to provide food during golf tournaments. She also introduced a popular brunch buffet on Sundays. Responding to customers’ requests, cinnamon rolls are available every morning, prepared by Kathy Waddell. Friday’s menu includes…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Desert Threads Donates Quilts to Local Charities
Desert Threads members enjoy making quilts for our community service donations. This is a popular activity for members, along with lectures at general meetings and classes and workshops held throughout the year. Over the last 12 months, about 80 quilts and 75 bags were made. These were given to U.S.VETS, Navajo/Hopi reservation communities, local women’s…