Mark Wenz “They say the darkest hour is right before the dawn.” —Bob Dylan, “Meet Me in the Morning” “To be a traveler on this earth, you must know how to die and come to life again.” —Goethe Do you trust that you have the power to transform that which seems hopeless into something hopeful…
Category: June 2025
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
¿Habla Español?
Dianne Zimmerman Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish skills? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate…
June 2025, Community News
Don’t Just Talk About It—Live It
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ June is a month full of life. The days get longer. School lets out. Families gather for cookouts and road trips. We celebrate Juneteenth and Pride Month, both reminders of the long journey toward freedom and dignity. Even if the world sometimes tells us…
June 2025, Association News
Palm Trees
Bonnie Marcus, Community Administrator With summer approaching, it is almost time to begin trimming your palm trees. Please do not do them too early. The palm flowers will begin to come out around the end of May and June. After your palm flowers and the fruit sticks have grown out, this is the best time…
June 2025, Community News
Cinco de Mayo
The Horizon Room staff would like to thank SunBird for all of your support in making Cinco de Mayo a huge success! We could not have done it without you! Gracias!
June 2025, Community News
Word of the Month: Opacarophile
David Zapatka Friend and pickleball player Natasha Thompson is a scuba and sunset enthusiast who writes, “loves me some sunsets. Do you know this one, “opacarophile?” Opacarophile—oh-pah-car-oh-fiel noun: an individual who cherishes sunsets, often seeking them out to enjoy the tranquil and colorful transition from day to night. This term reflects a deep affection for…
June 2025, Community News
MCSO Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Donates to Fallen Officer Memorial Fund
Bill Shedd Members of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse attended the 24th Annual They Served Well Memorial Tribute Ceremony on May 9. While there, members (Cmdr. Craig Lloyd, Vice Cmdr. Michael Johnstone, Tom Bauder, and Ramon Rubio) presented a check for $2,500 to Sheriff Jerry Sheridan and members of the…
June 2025, Card Games & Sports
Card Scores
Cribbage John Valentine We meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings in the Apache Room, which is located on the third floor. Buy-in is $1, and we start playing at 6:30 p.m. Please come early. April Scores: 4/02. 1st Don Kadlec 715, 2nd Pauline Cantera 706, 3rd Dan Adams 696 4/07. 1st Derald Feltmann 723, 2nd…
June 2025, Front Page
Sunbird Lions Club
Members Support Animals in Need Arlene Block Lions Karen Lee and Arlene Block delivered pet beds, crates, cushions, and blankets to the Arizona Humane Society to help pets in need. Items were collected by Lion Michael Block. Lions collect unopened pet food, treats, leashes, collars, pet beds, crates, blankets, towels, and flat sheets for the…
June 2025, Community News
Appreciation for Volunteer Betty Sanders
Bill Shedd On April 22 a longtime volunteer for the Sun Lakes Posse Medical Equipment Loaner Program, Betty Sanders, was recognized by the Sun Lakes Posse and her fellow volunteers. Betty has been volunteering with the Posse for over 14 years. She has loved greeting the residents of Sun Lakes and hearing their stories while…