Layne Varney Arizona’s monsoon season officially begins June 15 and continues through Sept. 30. During this time, higher humidity can lead to thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, high winds, flash flooding, dust storms, and extreme heat. Residents are encouraged to plan activities and outings around forecasted storms whenever possible to avoid dangerous situations. Typically, storms develop…
Category: June 2026
June 2026, Card Games & Sports
SunBird Lady Niners Season Wrap-Up
Teri Bitler The SunBird Lady Niners are pleased to announce the 2026–27 slate of officers: * President: Susan Froelich * President Elect: Mary Stohr * Secretary: Sharon Erickson * Treasurer: Beverly Launer * Past President: Cathy Wilson The membership offered a warm round of applause to Cathy Wilson in appreciation for her dedicated leadership over the past two years. Summer casual…
June 2026, Community News
Sheriff’s Posse Holds Very Successful Shred-A-Thon and Drug Take-Back Event
Bill Shedd The Semi-Annual National Drug Take Back and Shred Event was held April 25 in Sun Lakes by the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and The Hero’s Home Team. This Spring Event was a huge success with 600 cars going through the line. We shredded over 18 tons of paper,…
June 2026, Clubs & Classes
A 1920s Murder Mystery, “Death of a Gangster,” Tickets On Sale Now
Lucky you! You’ve been invited to the Dunn Speakeasy for the wedding of the year! In this “married to the mob” event, you’ll never know who to trust. With the two families merging together, someone is bound to lose power, which means someone else will lose their life! SLCT is offering an intriguing mystery with…
June 2026, 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 Spanish speakers to come to our lively weekly meetings. New…
June 2026, Association News
Spotlight on Advertiser: Re-New Cabinets
Why redo when you can Re-New? Re-New Cabinets, LLC., a 5–star family owned and operated kitchen refacing company, has the only showroom in all the valley. Don’t visit tomorrow; visit today! In the heart of Phoenix, Re-New Cabinets, LLC stands as a premier name in kitchen cabinet refacing, blending passion, precision, and personal service into…
June 2026, Association News
Cats in SunBird?
SunBird is a wonderful place to live, with its open spaces, shade trees, lakes, and grassy areas. We’re not the only ones who appreciate it—many animals do as well. In the past, stray or feral cats have made their way into SunBird and taken up residence. Unfortunately, when food is left outside, it makes the…
June 2026, Front Page
Get Those Synapses Snapping This Summer
Kyle Messner Ever wonder what happens in your brain when you learn something new? It all comes down to synapses—tiny, lightning-fast bridges that carry information from one brain cell to the next. Every time you pick up a new skill, enjoy a stimulating lecture, or solve a challenging puzzle, your brain is literally firing sparks…
June 2026, Card Games & Sports
SunBird Lions Club – June 2026
New Officers Installed and Awards Banquet On April 7, the SunBird Lions held a banquet to induct new officers and present awards. The event was led by past international president of Lions, Joe Preston, who officially installed the new officers and presented recognitions. The newly installed officers are: Chuck Heitbrink, president; Dirk Close, vice president;…
June 2026, Association News
News from Robson Reserve
Lance Williams, Executive Director, Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes At Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes, I often speak with individuals who assume that maintaining independence means living alone. In reality, I’ve seen the opposite prove true time and again—independence is not diminished by community living; it is strengthened by it. Nowhere is this more evident…