Category: September 2016

Word of the Month: Proprioception

David Zapatka Have you ever fractured an ankle, leg or hip? Did you find it difficult regaining your balance and full control of your healed joint or limb, maybe instability or possibly even “knowing” exactly where it was? This can be very unsettling. On a dead run last year I stepped into a concrete rain…

SunBird Singers announces start of rehearsals

The SunBird Singers, under the direction of Owen and Joyce Bae, are announcing the start of rehearsals for the annual Christmas concert to be held on December 7 and 8. The rehearsals for the chorus will begin on Monday, October 17 at 3:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse Ballroom and will continue each Monday at the…

ACC permit reminder

Bonnie Marcus, Community Administrator I would like to remind you that all exterior modifications or changes to your home must have an ACC Permit and must be reviewed and approved by the ACC Committee before any work begins. This would include painting, air conditioners, concrete, patios, driveways, walkways, garbage enclosures, sunscreens, awnings, ramadas, room additions,…

Save the Date

Bring it on! Bring your love of music and dancing, oldies and goodies, and all in between to the Ballroom at SunBird on November 16 or 17! Get your tickets early, ask the one you love, and settle back into your chosen seat for a talent-filled, first-class Las Vegas style production featuring music from the…

Begin The Season With Starter Plants

Argentine cactus in Wayne and Kate Chambers’ yard.

Lois Anderson If one is lucky enough to have a cactus plant in one’s yard perhaps you have enjoyed blooms such as the ones pictured. This Argentine cactus is in Wayne and Kate Chambers’ yard and had a large number of flowers this past spring. Kate has offered to give out starter plants this fall…

Welcome New Neighbors

Marilyn and Patrick Harrelsen 9143 Johnson Dr. Hometown/State: La Mesa, CA 91943 They have been married for 41 years and have two children. Their hobbies include photography, old cars and gardening. Guadalupe Torres 6361 S. Oakmont Dr. Hometown/State: Tijuana, Mexico Married for 33 years with seven children; enjoys walking. Anita Chittenden 6803 S. Lake Forest…

Notes from the Board meeting

The Board of Directors have been on summer recess for the months of June through August. The next Agenda Planning meeting is Monday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. and the Business Meeting will be on Monday, September 26 at 10:00 a.m. All meetings are scheduled to meet in the Ballroom.

Patrol Report

Thomas Catri Lost pet or found pet. Let SunBird Patrol help you locate your lost dog. Lost dogs can travel quickly so it’s very important to notify the Patrol first. Your first call should be to the SunBird Patrol at 480-797-8605. Doing so will put the Patrol on the lookout for your pet and if…

SunBird horseshoes resumes

2016 SunBird horseshoes will begin on the 5th of October. A meeting will be held at the horseshoe pits at 8:00 a.m. followed by play. Members can sign up in the Clubhouse Puzzle Room or on the horseshoe bulletin board or contact Jim Jerome at 480-802-0282. Anyone can play. Please come join us.

SunBird Garden Club

Lois Anderson Time for a quick quiz! Name the dean of Arizona historians. In 1997, name the man appointed by the governor as the official state historian. Name the author of 21 books on Arizona. Name a cowboy singer, humorist and storyteller. The answer to all these items is Marshall Trimble. The SunBird Garden Club…