The Rules Compliance Committee is partnering with HOA management, including Patrol, to create the “Slow Down and Stop” Campaign. It is no secret that traffic remains the number one safety issue within SunBird. Several accidents have happened in SunBird, which have resulted in injury to residents. These accidents more than likely could have been prevented…
Category: July 2023
Front Page, July 2023
New Adventures in Learning—New Friends and New Knowledge
When asked the benefits of taking classes at New Adventures in Learning, Leo Recker answered, “My brain has stayed active, and my curiosity continues to grow. I have met some interesting people, many of whom have become friends.” Since 2008, she has taken multiple classes on topics such as Arizona history, issues in healthcare, investing,…
Community News, July 2023
Thank You from the Crystal Cards
Crystal Cards rely on so many people’s donations. We appreciate all of you who donate your used greeting cards so we can revitalize them. The Crystal Cards Project wouldn’t succeed without all the volunteers who donate their time to work on the cards, sell them, or deliver them. We also have so many who have…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Rotary Club July 2023
RCSL Names 2023 High School Scholarship Winners Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) congratulated and presented $2,000 scholarship awards to Ammaar Zindani, Hamilton High School graduate attending ASU; Ella Choy, Casteel High School graduate attending Vanderbilt University; Shiv Shukla, Perry High School graduate attending Emory University; and…
Community News, July 2023
Garden Club Summer Projects are in Full Bloom
The SunBird Garden Club summer projects are in full bloom. The Garden Club has been working in coordination with the HOA in removing and trimming numerous plants along SunBird Boulevard. These plants were installed and lovingly hand-watered by founding members Barb Ott and Pat McGonegle two decades ago. The Garden Club has also been working…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Mat Makers
Mary Shelor Mat Makers continue to work through the summer making sleeping mats, water bottle holders, and tote bags for the homeless in the Phoenix area. We want to thank all the people who donated plastic bags to us and even joined us the last few months flattening out plastic bags, folding, cutting, rolling them…
Community News, July 2023
Trips & Tours
Tours Departing Regularly: Utah Mighty 5 from Las Vegas Departs second Monday every month Price: $1,950 pp/double; $2,199 pp/single Airfare is additional. Grand Canyon South Rim Day Tour, Small Group Departs first Thursday of every month Price: $225 per person Grand Tetons and Yellowstone Departs second Sunday every month (May through October) 8 Days |…
July 2023, Card Games & Sports
Bridge Results
Monday Bridge Karlene Garn 5/01. 1st Dorothy Sykes, 2nd Carol Dawley, 3rd Beth Miller 5/08. 1st Beth Miller, 2nd June Preder, 3rd Barb Ott 5/15. 1st Carol Dawley, 2nd Chris Nechvatal, 3rd Shirley Jackson 5/22. 1st June Preder, 2nd Dolores Kline, 3rd Beth Miller 5/29. 1st Dorothy Sykes, 2nd Peggy White, 3rd Barb Ott Wednesday…
Community News, July 2023
Kare Bears Members Continue to Meet
Mary Shelor Even though SunBird Kare Bears don’t have meetings through the summer months, members still get together on the second Wednesday of the month for a meet and greet lunch, in the SunBird Horizon Room and celebrate birthdays of the members who have a birthday that month. On June 26 members attended the luncheon,…
Front Page, July 2023
SunBird Lions Club Clothing Drive for Children
Arlene Block The SunBird Lions Club will be collecting clothing for the children going back to school at the Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School. We are collecting new and gently used casual clothes such as light jackets, socks, blouses, shirts, shorts, dresses, and skirts. We are collecting for girls and boys in sizes 5 through…