Category: September 2017

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. San Diego Wine, Waves and Whales September 11-14, 2017 Price: $750 pp/double; $995 pp/single Travel from Phoenix to Temecula, an oasis of art and culture set amidst 150 acres of breathtaking gardens, rolling hills, tall mountains and lush vineyards.…

From the Superintendent

Marc Francoeur, GCS “The course is just looking good, and we have to tear it.” I probably hear this quote the most during the month of September. I agree; what a shame. In September, we usually see the rewards in summer turf quality from the high humidity (for Arizona) and rainfall from the monsoons. This…

LifeLong Learning Register Now For Fall Semester

Catherine Hammond Registration for the upcoming semester of New Adventures in Learning, a lifelong learning program, has already begun. Nearly 100 offerings provide information on a wide range of topics including history and culture, health and aging and understanding technology. Three programs focus on learning about Native American culture. Another investigates the city of Chandler’s…

SunBird Horseshoes

Well, back to pitching! We will start again on October 4, 2017, at 8:00 a.m. We will have a meeting in the fall. We do not keep score, so come join us at the pits every Wednesday morning. If you have any questions, call Jim Jerome at 480-802-0282.

Meet Your Neighbors

James and Joey Ballard 6169 S. Sawgrass Drive Hometown/State: Port Angeles, Washington James and Joey have been married for seven years. Their interests include horses. Jo Lucas 6974 S. Newport Court Hometown/State: Chandler, Arizona Jo has two children. She enjoys playing tennis and golf. William F. Wister 6073 S. Oakmont Drive Hometown/State: Carneys Point, New…

Overnight street parking variances

Reminder: All existing overnight street parking variances will expire annually the first of October. Any homeowner who continues to have a valid need for a variance will need to complete and submit a new request form prior to the end of September. Please review the criteria for overnight street parking, as listed below: * All vehicles…

Refreshing your home

The weather is cooling off, more and more of our residents are returning and activities are gearing up. It’s also the right time to consider refreshing your home. Please take a moment to view your home objectively. Does it need new paint? Does your rock need refreshing? Are your sunshades/screens showing the wear and tear…

Bowlers wanted!

It’s that time of the year again. We will start bowling on October 2, 2017, at 9:45 a.m. at Kyrene Lanes. All are welcome to join us. The cost is $13.00 per week and we bowl 12 weeks in the fall and start again in January 2018, for 12 weeks. Please come and join us.…

Board of Director Elections

Interested in becoming a Board of Director Candidate? Three Board of Director seats will be open for election the end of this year for a term of three years of service. If you are a SunBird homeowner in good standing, willing to meet at least twice monthly, September through May, and be willing to study,…

Post Office update

Just a reminder to turn in the yellow Vacation Hold card to the SunBird Post Office. This lets us know you will be gone. If left in your mailbox, we don’t know you are gone! Thank you for bringing misdelivered mail to the SunBird Post Office for redelivery by your carrier. All mail deposited at…