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SunBird Personalities

Pat and Jerry Younger with their guard dog Abby

Bob Neuman For 12 years, Pat and Jerry Younger traveled back and forth from their Omaha home to winter in SunBird, but last fall things changed. As Pat related, “We moved to SunBird in 2014 because we love the people and needed to get down to one home. Winter temps are wonderful, but I am…

Irene Coatta: the consummate artist

Irene Coatta

Bob Neuman So, what about this lady named Irene Coatta who has lived in SunBird for 25 years? She is a salty, diminutive, tell it like it is person packed full of energy and the owner of over 380 paintings which hang in each room of her house. All are products of her zest and…

A musical tribute to Patriotism

Ed Treglia Patriotism, I like to keep it simple as I knew growing up. Picture in your mind the portraits of Norman Rockwell. The united American family, peaceful neighborhoods, children neatly dressed, homes well-kept and decorated. American flags flying about as neighborhoods swelled with loving pride, Boy Scouts troops were about. Patriotism is not possible…

The Remodeling Corner

Want a new kitchen by Thanksgiving? Janet Cook It may seem early, but August is a good time to start a kitchen remodeling project if your goal is to have a new kitchen by Thanksgiving. Determine how much you want to invest in your most used room in the house. Having an attractive and updated…

Frequently asked questions about New Adventures

Take a class at New Adventures in Learning!

Are you interested in joining New Adventures in Learning but have some questions you would like answered? Hopefully you will have all the information you need after you read this article and you will be ready to become a member of New Adventures. 1. Can someone who has not attended college join New Adventures? Yes.…