David Zapatka Thirteen months ago, we went off the beaten path of dictionary words when reader Debbie M. wrote, “Hello, I enjoy your column and want to offer a suggestion. ‘Orbisculate’ is a word not yet in the dictionary. I think we should help the young people who are trying to get this word into…
Category: August 2022
Community News, August 2022
Donations Wanted
Donations are being requested by One Small Step – Clothes Cabin. They are looking for travel-size toiletries to make hygiene kits for the homeless community. Toiletries may include shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lotion, bodywash, toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, etc. Any travel-size items are welcome. A donation bin has been placed in the Poster Room located across from…
Community News, August 2022
The Wholeness of a Nation
Rev. Derrick Elliott Last July 4, many houses of worship joined the United States in celebrating Independence Day, marking the day this country declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1776. This day is characterized by the explosion of fireworks, parades, BBQs, concerts, and family reunions—a day where all citizens gathered together to…
Community News, August 2022
News From the Sky: Phoenix Sky Harbor Debuts New Concourse
Phoenix Sky Harbor Debuts New Concourse Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Visitors to the new Terminal 4 Eighth Concourse will be charmed with spectacular views, an array of national and local businesses, and state-of-the art technology, like windows with electrochromic glazing that automatically adjust tint levels based on the sun’s location. The new concourse at…
Card Games & Sports, August 2022
News from the SunBird Golf Shop
Laurie Kelech, Golf Shop Manager TGA of East Phoenix, owned by Drew and Lynsey Breivogel, is partnering with Laurie Kelech and the SunBird Golf Team to host golf clinics and golf lessons for children ages 6 and up! The first event was held June 25, from 8 a.m. until noon, on the driving range. Eleven…
Association News, August 2022
Thank You!
SunBird Golf Club Board of Directors Thank you to our generous residents—golfers and nongolfers—for donating over $18,000 to the 2022 Annual Overseed Fund! This is a record amount, and we appreciate each and every one of you who contributed. SunBird Golf Club appreciates your help in keeping our course beautiful and green. We wouldn’t be…
Community News, August 2022
U.S. Military History: The Star-Spangled Banner
Ross Dunfee At the outset of the 19th century, Great Britain was locked in a long and bitter conflict with Napoleon Bonaparte’s France. Both France and Great Britain attempted to block the United States from trading with the other, and restrict the USA from westward expansion. Beginning in 1812, Napoleon began to encounter the first…
Clubs & Classes, August 2022
August Rotary Club
Rotary Announces Its 2022-23 Leadership Team Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Chair At a recent Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) meeting held at Sun Lakes Palo Verde Country Club, the Rotary International (RI) District 5495 incoming district governor, Larry Horton, welcomed the Rotary Club of Sun Lakes 2022-23 board, officers, and committee chairs…
Card Games & Sports, August 2022
SBGC President’s Report
Dave White, President, SunBird Golf Club On July 5 and 6, volunteers punched, sanded, and fertilized the greens. The teeing grounds were de-thatched and have been sanded. The turf crew, along with the volunteers, worked very hard on this. It was hot. We powered through a case of water in no time! Our volunteers did…
Card Games & Sports, August 2022
Relishing Pickleball
The Lob David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “The lob is a lofted shot hit off a bounce that can be either offensive or defensive in nature. The object of lobbing is to force your opponents, who are in a strong position at…