SunBird Safety Task Force Falls are among the most common household accidents, especially for the elderly, and they can lead to serious injuries like concussions, broken bones, and even death. Area rugs may look nice, but catching your foot on an edge of the rug can cause you to go down hard breaking a leg,…
Category: August 2021
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Community Chit and Chat Group News
Rose Pachura The Sun Lakes Community Chit and Chat Group will be meeting on the second Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, at The Park at Cooper Creek at 901 S. 94th Street, Chandler, AZ 85224, for lunch. RSVP is needed for food count. The start time is 10:45 a.m. to register, followed by serving at 11:30 a.m. in…
Community News, August 2021
Footnotes from the Library
Lois Anderson August—the hottest month in Arizona, although this whole summer has been very warm, so maybe that statement is not quite as valid as it once was. Anyway, it is too hot to do anything but sit. Sit inside that is, with the air conditioning blasting away full time. Include a fan to keep…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Advanced Spanish Conversation Group Now in Cottonwood
Diane Zimmerman Are you a Spanish speaker and would like to practice your Spanish? This group is for you. We meet every Thursday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m., in Cottonwood meeting room A-2, behind the Cottonwood Library. We are a fun, welcoming group. Sun Lakes residency is not required. Please contact Dianne Zimmerman at 480-401-8315 for…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Essential Oil Tips for Your Summertime Routine
JoAnne Gaudioso Summertime is perfect for many outdoor activities: going to the pool, attending neighborhood barbeques, surfing the waves, or hiking in the mountains, to name a few. But with the bright and balmy weather, also comes the challenge of staying comfortable and cool when the heat gets to be too much. Fortunately, there are…
Association News, August 2021
Notes from the Board of Directors Meeting
Chuck Heitbrink, HOA Board Secretary The Board of Directors had an Agenda Planning and Business meeting on May 24. The following are notes from this meeting: Members present: Steve Seel, Lisa Onyx, Dan Buescher, Dirk Close, Linda DiPalma, Chuck Heitbrink, and Manager Layne Varney. Jim Anderson joined the meeting via phone. The meeting was called…
Association News, August 2021
Superintendent News
Brendan Waddell, Superintendent The new pump station went into the manufacturing stage on June 5. Once it is completed, we will schedule delivery and installation and get back to normal watering and a greener course. If you get the Monday E-Blast, look for updates on this subject, as well as other things we are doing…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Returning Soon
Harry Huckemeyer Unbelievably, it’s approaching that time of the year again. Although the Short Line Model Railroad Club typically closes down for the summer months, it’s the time for planning out our agenda for the second half of 2021. The coronavirus has put a damper on many of the activities in the area over the…
Association News, August 2021
SunBird’s 23rd Annual Community Day
Wendy Weber, Lifestyle Director We are excited to announce that preparations are underway for our 23rd Annual Community Day to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The primary purpose of the day is for the enjoyment, benefit, and education of our residents. We are extending an invitation to…
Community News, August 2021
Sunday Evening Music, Dinner, and Dance Venue
John Yu This season our Sunday venue will salute everything “nostalgic.” Starting on Sept. 19, we will begin with the salute to none other than the “Sultan of Swoon” or “Old Blue Eyes,” the leader of the Rat Pack (Frank Sinatra). Future Sunday venues will include salutes to the British Invasion (Beatles and Herman’s Hermits),…