Category: August 2025

In Passing – August 2025

Diana Hunt Diane Hunt, 81, of Springfield, Ill., and more recently of Chandler, Ariz., recently passed away unexpectedly on June 5. She was born Aug. 29, 1943, to Rex and Donna Duncan and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years (Paul), her brother Jack, and stepson Greg. Diane was loved by…

Word of the Month: Balkanization

David Zapatka This comment was printed in a recent news article: “Taleblu warned against Western attempts to divide the country. ‘The way to unite the Iranian population is not to talk about balkanization,’ he said. ‘That would be an own goal of moral and strategic proportions.’” Balkanize—bal·​kan·​ize verb 1: to break up (a region, a…

Welcome New Neighbors

Brian and Jennifer Oliver Hometown/State: Jennifer: Norridge and Round Lake Beach, Ill./Brian: Waukegan, Ill. Brian and Jennifer have been married for 41 years and have three children. They enjoy fishing, swimming, and volleyball. John Miklos Hometown/State: Akron, Ohio, and Phoenix, Ariz. John is a widower and was married for 40 years. His interests include wood…

Sheriff’s Posse Is Here to Serve You

The Sun Lakes Posse maintains donated medical equipment items that are available for use by all residents of Sun Lakes and SunBird for three months, free of charge. The following is a representative listing of our available medical equipment: • Metal canes (height adjustable) • Walkers with seats and walkers with wheels • Crutches •…

Ballroom Closure

As a reminder, the SunBird ballroom will be closed for floor maintenance beginning Monday, Aug. 11, through Sunday, Sept. 7. During this time, the Community Church of SunBird will hold Sunday worship in the Lakeview Room. We thank you for your patience during this time.

Lion Michael Block Delivers to Pets in Need

Arlene Block Lion Michael Block delivered to the Arizona Humane Society much-needed donated supplies. If you would like to help animals in need with food, gently used towels, straight sheets, blankets, and/or pet supplies, please drop off the items in the Poster Room in SunBird Golf Resort or contact Lion Michael at 480-238-4701 for pick-up.

Social Events

Bean Bag Baseball Wednesday, Aug. 6, Ballroom, 4:30 p.m. Bean Bag Baseball is in full “swing,” with play continuing biweekly until Nov. 5! Join us at 4:30 p.m. in the ballroom for our “summer” series and for a fun night of baseball. If you would like to play, contact Bruce Bauhard at 480-242-1412, Cathleen Bauhard…

Fight Weeds with Pre-Emergents

Bonnie Marcus, Community Administrator Pre-emergent herbicide is an application to the soil surface. The herbicides kill germinating seeds of most annual and perennial weeds. This application should be applied prior to anticipated flushes of weeds, e.g., winter rains or summer monsoons. Drift from pre-emergent herbicides does not damage growing plants but may prevent seeds from…