Category: June 2024

Combating Summer Ants in Arizona

Catherine Schaeffer Hello, SunBird homeowners! The sweltering summer sun not only brings the opportunity to cool off in the pool and barbecues with friends but also heralds the arrival of our uninvited guests, the pesky ant. While they might be small, their sheer numbers and relentless pursuit for food can turn into a considerable problem.…

Bye Bye, Snowbirds!

It’s that time of year when many head “home” for the summer. Just so you know, The Crystal Cards Project continues year-round. We will still be having sales and workshops and will be accepting donations of cards and supplies. And don’t forget, we still offer in-home sales where an assortment of cards will be delivered…

Social Events

Live Music! Featuring Harley Davidson Saturday, June 1, 7 p.m. Live in the Horizon Room—Harley Davidson! Don’t miss this fun-filled night of live acoustic music and humor. Harley will surely keep you dancing and entertained! Horse Races Sunday, June 2 and 16, Ballroom, 2 to 4 p.m. The Horse Races are back! Come cheer on…

News from the Sky: The Volunteers of Phoenix Sky Harbor

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is known for being America’s Friendliest Airport® in large part because of the more than 360 volunteer Navigators that help direct and answer passenger questions throughout the airport. Since the Navigator program started in 2000, a dedicated group of professionals has helped ensure visitors to Phoenix Sky Harbor get a…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook June is a time to appreciate the fathers in our lives. Often men want or have a tricked-out garage as their man cave, but men tend to use and enjoy outdoor remodeled spaces more. Men take pride in ownership—in claiming and defining their territory. Outdoor remodeling can make the yard become an essential…

The Power of Witnessing

Dr. Honora Norton Years ago in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis reminded us that “every baptized person is called to give witness, with their words and with their lives ….” He asked, “Who is the witness?” And what do we need to do to become a witness? He said that there are three qualifications of…

Word of the Month: Chimichurri

David Zapatka One of my favorite dishes on cruise ships is fish al fresco, “fish cooked and eaten in the fresh air.” This means the executive chef purchases fresh-caught fish in the ports, displays them in the outdoor grill section of the ship, then cooks them to order. One of my favorites is chimichurri on…

SunBird Memorial Wall

A new SunBird Golf Club community Memorial Wall is located on the water pump station, facing Waterview and the driving range. The wall is divided into two sections: one for our veterans and the second for civilians (anyone may be placed on the wall, SunBird resident or not). Waterview is a well-traveled street and an…