Lance Williams, Executive Director As the new school year approaches, the Sun Lakes community has an incredible opportunity to come together and make a real difference in the lives of local junior high students. We’re excited to announce a community-wide donation drive aimed at collecting school supplies and personal care items for students at Andersen…
Category: July 2025
July 2025, Association News
Board Notes
The SunBird Golf Resort Board of Directors held a regular business meeting on May 19, 2025. Board members present: Marianna Buescher, Nancy Eckstein, Dave Edington, Chuck Heitbrink, Bob Lama, Bob Morris, Brendan Waddell, and Manager Layne Varney. The meeting was called to order by President Nancy Eckstein at 10 a.m. Nancy started the meeting by…
July 2025, Association News
HOA Board of Directors Elections
Interested in becoming a board of directors candidate? Two board of directors seats will be open for election at the end of this year. Each seat is for a term of three years of service. If you are a SunBird homeowner in good standing, willing to meet at least twice monthly for board and committee…
Association News, July 2025
Fight Weeds with Pre-Emergents
Bonnie Marcus, Community Administrator Pre-emergent herbicide is an application to the soil surface. The herbicides kill germinating seeds of most annual and perennial weeds. This application should be applied prior to anticipated flushes of weeds, e.g., winter rains or summer monsoons. Drift from pre-emergent herbicides does not damage growing plants but may prevent seeds from…
July 2025, Association News
It’s Time to Trim Your Palm Trees
ACC Committee Now that all the flowers have come out, palm trees should all be trimmed by the end of the month. We are now in monsoon season, with the high winds and heavy rains. These palm trees leave unsightly debris throughout the community and can cause damage to your home or your neighbors’ homes.…
July 2025, Association News
SunBird Post Office
Effective July 13, First-Class stamps will increase from 73 cents to 78 cents; International will increase from $1.65 to $1.70. There will also be a slight increase for Priority Mail and other parcel services. Our hours for the summer are 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday and closed Saturdays and holidays. Stay cool!
July 2025, Association News
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the August edition is July 5 if you submit to Wendy and July 10 by noon if you submit to editorial. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to editorial@robson.com or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you…
July 2025, Association News
Manager’s Report
The summer high temperatures had a delayed start from normal this year. However, when the temperature jumped, we all felt it. With the quick rise in temperatures into the triple digits, it’s a good reminder to stay cool and hydrated. The SunBird clubhouse is maintained at comfortable temperatures with many relaxing, recreational, and social opportunities.…
July 2025, Front Page
Water Volleyball – Join in the Fun!

The SunBird Water Volleyball Club enjoys water volleyball seven days a week from noon to 1:30 p.m., with Club Play on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday and Competitive Play (a much faster level of play) on Thursday and Saturday. If you are a resident of SunBird (homeowner or renter), you can join the club…
July 2025, Front Page
Lions Fundraise All Summer Long
Arlene Block It may be summer and hot outside, but that doesn’t stop our fundraisers. The Flag program is year round. For $45, a flag will be placed on your property for all holidays. Call Lion Carol Zittel at 480-883-0958 to order your flag. Aluminum cans can be dropped in the Lions Club blue receptacles…