Category: August 2017

What will you remember?

Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Psalm 77:11 says, “I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old.” In the midst of a crisis or time of uncertainty, it’s easy to forget the past provisions and protection of God. Worry crowds out trust and…

SunBird Bowlers

It’s that time of the year again. We will start bowling on October 2, 2017, at 9:45 a.m. at Kyrene Lanes. All are welcome to join us. The cost is $13.00 per week, and we bowl 12 weeks in the fall and start again in January 2018, for 12 weeks. Please come and join us.…

Energy Yoga class schedule

Paullene Caraher August Schedule 2017: Morning classes are held from 7:45-8:45 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Afternoon classes are from 4:00-5:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There will be no classes on Monday afternoon until the fall and no classes from August 7 to August 21. Normal classes will be held August 21 to August 31,…

This, That and Other Stuff

Carla and Daryl Tanner

The Dumpster Shuffle Bob Neuman During a rather sleepless night recently, I came upon a visionary idea that would benefit the majority of SunBird residents. It will give them status and needed exercise. Many of us relish trash collection day when we can feel useful and important. In late afternoon each day before the exciting…

Golf course lakes undergo algae treatment

SunBird lake

This year, many lakes in Arizona and water systems have been affected by “golden algae.” Arizona Game and Fish Department has requested fishing tournaments be suspended in many of the Salt River Lakes due to this problem. Golden algae is deadly to aquatic species, and fish will avoid it whenever possible. This alga found its…

August happenings in SunBird

FREE Exercise Class – Walk Away the Pounds Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the SunBird Ballroom SunBird Community Church Sundays at 9:00 a.m. – Non-denominational; everyone welcome! Fish, Chips and Shrimp OR Chicken Tenders Every Friday from 3:00-6:00 p.m.; $8.50 pp. Served with French fries and coleslaw and all the fish or…

Manager’s Report

Kitchen remodel

It’s been a hot and dry summer! Excessive heat warnings have been in effect throughout most of the summer. Plants, trees and any outside flower that is alive and green are showing signs of stress. Air conditioner service trucks are in SunBird daily, either repairing or replacing individual home air conditioning units due to necessity…

Annual assessment reminder

The 2017 SunBird Golf Resort Homeowner Association annual assessments are $920 paid in half biannually. The first half of $460 was due January 1 of 2017, and the second half invoices were mailed in the amount of $460 due July 1, 2017. If you do not receive an invoice soon, please feel free to contact…

ACC Committee update

The ACC Committee is one of the few SunBird committees that meets each month, all year long. The committee has been busy updating several sections of the ACC Guidelines, most recently, the Awnings, Sunscreens, Sunshades, Curtains (Roll-down and Permanent) section. Be on the lookout for more information about this subject coming soon! If you are…