Category: August 2021

SunBird Singers Fall Schedule

Jim McCutcheon The SunBird Singers and Ringers plan to present their annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 8 and 9. The first rehearsal is planned for Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. in the SunBird ballroom. It seems things are finally moving in the direction of being able to perform this year. We certainly hope so! Whether…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook What is popular in bathroom remodeling in 2021 will most likely still be in demand when it is time to sell later, giving one a competitive edge in being able to list at a higher price. It is good to know what the must-haves are to make sure yours isn’t missing out. Houzz.com…

Crystal Cards Plans Fall Sales

Bobbie Reed After nearly 18 months of no public events, The Crystal Card Project looks forward to resuming public sales this fall. We are working on schedules, hoping to start in late September or early October. Watch upcoming issues of the SunBird News for more details. Meanwhile, we continue our home delivery option. If you are…

Ladies Who Lunch

Lisa Onyx The Lady 18ers enjoyed a meal together in the Horizon Room after their round of golf. They all had big smiles, so they must have had a great breakfast and round of golf!

Welcome New Neighbors

Wendy Weber, Lifestyle Director Sherri Kelly Hometown/State: Columbus, Ohio Sherri has one child and four grandchildren. Her interests include football, hockey and sports. Charles Alley Hometown/State: Glenfield, N.D. Charles is single and has two children. He enjoys dancing, softball, and card playing. Dan and Nancy Graves Hometown/State: Columbia, S.C. Dan and Nancy have been married…

Trips & Tours

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Grand Canyon Day Tour Aug. 17, 2021 Price: $179 per person Travel to the magnificent Grand Canyon, a World Heritage Site and one of the most spectacular examples of erosion to be found anywhere. Broadway in the Desert –…

Pickleball Fun Through the Summer

Suzanne Lipke The SunBird Pickleball Club members continue to play—even during this heat! But it’s August already—another six weeks and we should be seeing some cooler weather—and some of our northern friends returning. We miss them all! We have had a small core group of players braving the heat in the early mornings and evenings,…

In Passing

Jeanne Lewis Jeanne Lewis, 87, of Chandler, Ariz., passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. Jeanne was born in Los Angeles, Calif., and lived most of her life in either Los Angeles County or Orange County, Calif. Upon her retirement as a school teacher, she relocated to the SunBird community where she resided for the…

Manager’s Report

It is extremely hot and humid! In other areas around SunBird, the weekend of the Fourth of July, it poured rain for nearly five hours and then only rained five minutes in SunBird. The following weekend it stormed for two days. Summer maintenance and projects are moving forward. New ADA-compliant handrails have been installed at…