Christina Riley, Assistant Golf Shop Manager The El Diablo Golf Tournament is scheduled for Aug. 14 with a 7 a.m. shotgun. It will be a four-person scramble and $25 per person/$10 per team. The Prayer Package includes donuts at check-in and brunch after golf. All proceeds will go to the SunBird Golf Course. There will be prizes for three…
Category: August 2021
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Korean War Veterans
Chapter Commander Leon “Skip” Johnson It’s been a long, hot summer, being tied down with the many restrictions required because of the current virus situation, the heat, and a variety of other things. Our club activities typically do relax during the summer months, but we never, never are totally closed down. In the event of…
Association News, August 2021
SunBird Patrol
Dan Russell, Chief of Patrol We have had some reports of coyotes in the community over the last month or so. Please be vigilant as you walk your dogs in the morning hours. Keep your fur babies on a leash, and keep your eyes open. The coyotes are more afraid of us than we are…
Community News, August 2021
New Adventures Introduces Its New Look
Jan Bobbett and Mary Kenny New Adventures in Learning (NA) proudly presents its new logo. It represents our lifelong learning program in the desert, which has been working to serve our community for over 20 years. The introduction of the logo update marks the beginning of a new chapter for the all-volunteer, non-profit organization. As…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Desert Threads Members Meet President’s Challenge
Sue Bart President Diana Jones challenged members this past spring to make a quilt using only supplies they already had and trying a new technique they hadn’t used before. The most important rule was that the maker could not buy anything new for this quilt. Even the batting and backs had to come from the…
Card Games & Sports, August 2021
Golf Course Event Listing 2021
Christina Riley, Assistant Golf Shop Manager 8/14, Saturday: El Diablo – 7 a.m. Shotgun 9/4, Saturday: Labor Day Tournament – 7 a.m. Shotgun 10/9, Saturday: Superintendent’s Revenge – TBD
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Spirit of the Desert Gourds News and Events
Colleen McKnight Spirit of the Desert Gourds is a patch (or club) based in Sun Lakes. We are members of the Arizona Gourd Society, and membership is open to anyone in the East Valley. Gourds are called “nature’s canvas,” because just about any art discipline can be used on a gourd. Our members incorporate painting,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Desert Navy Update
Richard Volpe As we settle into the summer months and start to think a little bit about the monsoon season soon to be upon us, we still have a lot to be thankful for. As each day passes by, it’s a pleasure to see that things continue to flow in a positive direction, and hopefully…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Computer Booters Club August Meeting Notice
Helen Seaton The Computer Booters Club will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Larry Fortna, president of the Lakes at Leesburg Computer and Technology Club, will demonstrate and talk about his 3D printer. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m., and members can attend the talk from home or wherever they choose via Zoom. My 3D…
Community News, August 2021
Social Events
Wendy Weber, Lifestyle Director DJ Night with DJ Zach Friday, Aug. 6, Horizon Room, 6 to 9 p.m. Are you ready to dance? Dancing is back, and so is our Friday Night DJ in the Horizon Room! Come check out DJ Zach’s all-new playlist and upgraded sound system. This is a fun-filled night you don’t…