It’s officially HOT here in SunBird! It was like someone just flipped the switch overnight from nice cool weather to way over into the triple digits of hot weather. The monsoon season officially began June 15, although at the time of this article, no storms have arrived at SunBird. We can expect at any time…
Category: July 2019
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Spanish Conversation Group continues throughout the summer
Do you speak Spanish? Are you looking for a fun, friendly and lively environment in which to practice? We always welcome new participants. Our conversational Spanish group continues to meet throughout the summer every Wednesday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room of the Arts and Crafts building at Oakwood Country Club. Topics…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
SunBird American/Italian Clubs news and happenings
Frank Nechvatal Reminder to our lady members: If you are interested in attending the luncheon series, please contact Chris Nechvatal at 480-883-9262. We continue with our series on the various regions (states) in Italy today. This month, we will examine the region of the Aosta Valley: This Region, with an area of 1260 square miles…
Front Page, July 2019
Garden Club members hard at work
SunBird Garden Club members hard at work keeping SunBird beautiful!
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Ladies Community Chit and Chat Breakfast Group news
The Ladies Community Chit and Chat Breakfast Group will be meeting on the second Wednesday for each month, and on July 10, 2019, at Cottonwood Country Club in the Saguaro Room. Come early to network and register at 10:00 a.m. to meet new and former friends or stay after the meeting for more camaraderie. We…
Front Page, July 2019
Summer’s here and we need your help
Eric Ehst, Executive Director Over 700 of our disabled, homebound and frail neighbors rely on Neighbors Who Care to make sure they can get to lifesaving medical appointments, get groceries or hot meals, receive welfare checks or have access to other services that allow them to continue living at home. All of this vital assistance…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
American/German Club notice
Frank Nechvatal As we move through our summer recess, here is the second in a series of articles about the German states. This article will feature the State of Bavaria: Bavaria is the largest of the modern-day states of Germany. Historically, Bavaria includes the earliest-known settlement of Iron Age Celtic Tribes. Theses tribes were a…
Card Games & Sports, July 2019
SunBird Tennis Club takes summer hiatus
Jen Walden The SunBird Tennis Club does not operate during the summer months, but if you wish to continue to enjoy the game during our “dormant” time, please sign up for the courts you will be using on the court reservation sheets in the tennis bulletin board. Because summer play does not fall under the…
Card Games & Sports, July 2019
Summer pickleball season is underway
The summer pickleball season is in full swing for the full-timers! Join us for the following days for open play: Tuesday 7:00 to 9:00 a.m., Friday 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and Saturday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Summer hours are also posted in the glass case, or you can find them in the clubhouse kiosk. Reminder,…
Front Page, July 2019
NAIL offers summer classes
Catherine Hammond For 20 years, New Adventures in Learning has been affiliated with Chandler-Gilbert Community College to offer lifelong-learning classes. Member Larry Noser suggests, “New Adventures may well be the best and least expensive way to entertain and educate yourself in a collegial atmosphere in Arizona.” Every year, the completely-volunteer group offers three semesters of…