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Category: June 2023
Community News, June 2023
Why You Should Hire Licensed Contractors!
Work done by unlicensed contractors happens every day, everywhere. Frequently, the work done is fine, and the homeowner feels they saved money, time, and energy. However, all too often homeowners lose thousands and sometimes even tens of thousands of dollars with absolutely no recourse available to the homeowner. Hiring licensed contractors has many advantages and…
Community News, June 2023
Welcome New Neighbors
Jeff and Marty Karl Hometown/State: La Crosse, Wisc., and Duluth, Minn. Jeff and Marty have been married 45 years. They enjoy fishing. Richard and Annie Sanchez Hometown/State: San Diego, Calif. Richard and Annie have been married 64 years and have three children. Their interests include golf, gardening, baking, events, and fundraising. Peter and Kathleen Kwiat…
Community News, June 2023
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook According to a Houzz survey of homeowners who had recently done home remodeling, 87% said it has positively impacted their lives, and 74% said they are happier at home as a result. More people do home remodeling with the goal of customizing their house to facilitate their lifestyle rather than having a priority…
Community News, June 2023
Peach Ice Cream, Lotería, Movies! What a Summer!
Looking for something new or fun to do this summer? New Adventures in Learning is offering quite an array of classes and opportunities for your cool enjoyment! Peach Ice Cream to Die For! Say what? Come find out when Gene LaRiviere reveals the facts! Lotería? No, that is not a typo! It is a centuries-old…
Association News, June 2023
Social Events
Wii Bowling Thursdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, Horizon Room, 4 p.m. Join us for a fun night of Wii Bowling! Wii Bowling is held every Thursday in the Horizon Room and continues through the month of August. We hope to see you there! Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Jamal Friday, June…
Association News, June 2023
Notes from the Board of Directors Meeting
Chuck Heitbrink, HOA Board Secretary The board of directors met April 24 for a regular scheduled business meeting, and these are the notes from that meeting. Members present: Nancy Eckstein, Dirk Close, Jim Anderson, Chuck Heitbrink, Dan Buescher, and Manager Layne Varney. Bob Morris excused absence. The meeting was called to order at 10 a.m. by…
Association News, June 2023
Post Office Hours
Jan Griffin, Manager The Sunbird Post Office is now open from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, and closed Saturdays. We would like to thank all of you for supporting our post office here in SunBird. We greatly appreciate it! Have a great summer! Keep well and safe.
Association News, June 2023
Trimming Palm Trees
Bonnie Marcus, Community Administrator With summer approaching, it is almost time to begin trimming your palm trees. Please do not trim them too early. The end of June and July are the recommended months for trimming palm trees. If you are not here, please make arrangements to have someone trim your trees. The palm flowers…
Association News, June 2023
Manager’s Report
Arizona’s monsoon season officially begins June 15 and continues through Sept. 30. With it comes higher humidity, which can lead to thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, hail, high winds, flash flooding, dust storms, and extreme heat. During high wind storms, the SunBird automated vehicle gates and barrier arms can malfunction and will automatically default to an…