Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sun Lakes There is a very Welsh town in North Wales by the name of Bala. The language spoken in the homes and shops is Welsh and, with few exceptions, the names on the houses are Welsh. One of these exceptions is seen in the nameplate on…
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Community News, July 2017
Social Events
Free Exercise Class – Walk Away the Pounds Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:00-9:00 a.m., in the SunBird Ballroom SunBird Community Church Sundays, 9:00 a.m. Non-denominational; everyone welcome! FREE – On-Site Therapy Provided by Sozo Physical Therapy, every Friday from noon until 1:00 p.m. Sozo Physical Therapy will again teach and provide guidance with your discomfort…
Community News, July 2017
Thank You, Friends
Maria Prunty Thanks to all my SunBird neighbors and friends for everything they did for me while I was sick. SunBird is a great place to live and having friends that help you close by. Growing older into our “senior years” is not for “sissies.” How often I heard that saying when I was living…
Community News, July 2017
“Dustnados” hit SunBird
Fred Garmeson In the middle of April, two dustnados hit SunBird. One tore off part of a roof in 1A, and another tore off a roof vent and threw the weighted Lions Bingo sign high into the trees in unit 3. No one noticed anything until just before they hit. A dustnado is a cross…
Community News, July 2017
Luncheon in the Pines
The annual Luncheon in the Pines will be held on Thursday, August 17, at 11:30 a.m. at the beautiful Torreon Country Club in Show Low. All SunBird residents and guests are invited to join us for a great day in the White Mountains. Mark your calendars. To make reservations, call Shirley Clark at 480-802-6558 or…
Community News, July 2017
Spotlight On Advertiser: Home Instead Senior Care gives back for 20th anniversary
The non-medical home care provider Home Instead Senior Care, with offices in Sun Lakes and Mesa, celebrated its 20th anniversary on May 11. Rather than throwing an extravagant event, they decided to simply give back to our local communities through a luncheon themed, “It’s All About Giving Back.” In attendance were many of the Valley’s…
Community News, July 2017
Footnotes from the library
Nancy Smith When the news reports that one of our favorite authors has passed away, the reading public suddenly realizes there will be no more of those stories they followed – no more great characters in future novels. Author Robert Ludlum passed away in March of 2001, and immediately they were flooded with letters requesting…
Community News, July 2017
Trips and Tours
For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Pageant of the Masters and Catalina July 25-28, 2017 Price: $850 pp/double; $1099 pp/single The Pageant of the Masters – a remarkable presentation of “living pictures.” Cast members recreate classical and contemporary artwork – paintings, sculptures, posters, ceramic pieces,…
Community News, July 2017
It’s time to trim your palm trees
Bonnie Marcus, Community Administrator Just a friendly reminder that, as summer is approaching us, it is time to have your palm trees trimmed. Pruning should be performed no more than once a year, if done, preferably at the end of June or July. Please determine if it is time for you to prune your palm…
Community News, July 2017
Is Rotary for you?
Norm Noble Are you someone who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? That’s the focus of Rotary. The members of Sun Lakes Rotary Club are dedicated men and women who share a passion for community service and friendship. Many members are retired, and this is the first chance they have…