Andrea Altman and Kelly O’Toole Hometown: Duluth, Minn. Married for one year with three children Enjoy golf, travel and pickleball. Gregory and Cindy Ban Hometown: Terry, Mont. Married 52 years with three children Enjoy swimming and walking. Gene Lueb Hometown: Sioux Falls, S.D. Widowed with three children Enjoys sight seeing, golf and music
Category: August 2026
Community News, August 2026
The Remodeling Corner: Top Remodeling Trends for Long Term Value
When planning a home remodeling project, it helps to determine your “must-haves” from your “nice-to-haves.” It is also wise to consider current remodeling trends. Because your home is one of your largest investments, thoughtful updates can increase both your day to day enjoyment and your home’s future resale value. Today’s buyers are looking for move-in-ready…
August 2026, Card Games & Sports
Bridge Scores
Duplicate BridgDolores Kline June 4: 1st Bob and Kathy Gregory; 2nd Dolores Kline and Carol Dawley; 3rd Larry Schoenborn and Carol Phillips June 11: No bridge playing June 18: No bridge playing June 25: 1st Larry Schoenborn and Carol Phillips; 2nd Barb Ott and Mary Ann Easterday; 3rd Mary Ellen Hayden and Saige Doughty Monday…
Card Games & Sports, August 2026
Card Scores
Cribbage Scores John Valentine We meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings in the Apache Room located on the third floor. Buy-in is $1 and we start playing at 6:30 p.m. Please come early. June 1: 1st Saige Doughty 726; 2nd John Valentine 723; 3rd Cindy Schwarzkopf 705 June 3: 1st Dennis Rittenback 706; 2nd Tonja…
August 2026, Card Games & Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Using a Mirror to Sharpen Your Fundamentals
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool This article is inspired by Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman and written by Steve Farmer. One of the most effective training tools in billiards is also one of the simplest: a mirror. Every morning, people use a mirror to check how they look and make small corrections in real time. If something…
August 2026, Card Games & Sports
Mark Your Calendar!
For This Year’s Highly Anticipated Bradshaw–Neu Charity Tennis Classic , Nov. 15 to 21. Join us for an incredible week of competitive tennis, community spirit, and giving back! This year’s tournament brings together players from all prior and new tennis clubs, with a special welcome to our vibrant 55+ tennis community. Event Highlights Grand Canyon…
August 2026, Card Games & Sports
SunBird Lady Niners
Teri Bitler Ever mindful of the “two carts per foursome” rule, these SunBird Lady Niners are out at first light preparing to tee off on Hole #10. If you would like to join us this summer for a fun nine holes of golf on Tuesday mornings at 6:24 a.m., the weekly sign-up sheet is in…
August 2026, Card Games & Sports
Relishing Pickleball: The Wild, Wonderful World of Pickleball
David Zapatka There’s something audacious about the name. Pickleball. Say it out loud. You can’t help but grin. It turns out that is exactly the point! Millions of people are discovering that a paddle, a whiffle-like ball, and a court the size of a badminton court can do something that gyms and wellness apps cannot.…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Community Theatre – August 2026
The ImproVables Return for Fall! The ImproVables comedy improv troupe is recovering from the heat of the summer and gearing up for a new and exciting season. At their last show in April, an audience member said, “I can’t wait for your next show. Please let me know when it is!” Well, here it is:…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
SunBird Lions Club – August 2026
Lions Donation Collections The SunBird Lions are collecting several items that can make a meaningful difference for people and organizations in need. Please consider donating any of the following: * Eyeglasses, hearing aids, and cell phones: Donate used eyeglasses, hearing aids, or old cell phones at the HOA Office. Donated glasses are often sent to…