Eileen Sazama 6853 S. Sawgrass Court Hometown/State: Westbury, N.Y. Eileen is widowed and has two children. She enjoys hiking. Sue Gerlach 1870 E. Kerby Farms Road Hometown/State: Des Moines, Iowa Sue has been married 19 years and has two children. Her interests include sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet, reading, and cooking. Paul and Barbara MacKinney 1776…
Category: September 2020
Front Page, September 2020
Crystal Cards Home Delivery: Now in SunBird
Bobbie Reed Crystal Cards is now delivering to SunBird. This new home delivery service was started in Sun Lakes in August. We want to continue our fundraising during the pandemic when public sales can no longer be held. The new home delivery service has been very popular. Sun Lakers have been delighted to be able…
Clubs & Classes, September 2020
Wish We Were Here
Harry Huckemeyer Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. Less than a year ago, our club was participating at one of the annual events a little up north that lasted for a three-day period, and on the first day it was estimated that approximately 7,000 interested parties passed through the area, viewing several of…
Clubs & Classes, September 2020
American/Irish Club Update
Mary Pilon, Publicity Because of the upheaval caused by COVID-19, it is impossible to predict any meetings, activities, or general news for our Irish Club season beginning in October. I just wanted to touch base with our members and pray that you all are safe and well. When this pandemic is over, I’m sure we…
Clubs & Classes, September 2020
American German and Italian Clubs News
Frank Nechvatal As we move through these trying times of COVID-19, we realize just how precious health can be! To the club members of both clubs, be advised that we will closely monitor the potential danger of having club meetings. At this point, it is advisable that we do not start any club meetings in…
Clubs & Classes, September 2020
The Desert Navy Club
Richard Volpe As the summer is rapidly becoming a thing of the past, September is typically the month in the Valley when things start to happen, as the fall season, with all its benefits, is just around the corner. Unfortunately, with the coronavirus still a major part of our daily lives, most activities locally are…
Front Page, September 2020
Pickleball Fun in the Sun!
Christina Riley Even with sizzling temps, these picklers are out for early morning play! The deets are the same as the past few months: Hours: Look for pickleball summer hours via email and in the glass case. Please utilize Signup Genius to ensure there are enough to play. Sanitizing: Bring your own hand sanitizer to…
Community News, September 2020
Footnotes from the Library
Lois Anderson Dear Jigsaw Puzzle Doers: I am writing this letter to you personally, as it seems to me that people either love doing jigsaw puzzles or they hate them. There are no “fence sitting” opinions about doing jigsaw puzzles. Some view them as a useful way to keep one’s brain functioning, while others feel…
Community News, September 2020
SunBird Golf Resort Homeowners Association Board of Directors Elections
Layne Varney, General Manager Interested in becoming a board of directors candidate? Four board of directors seats will be open for election at the end of this year; three for three-year terms and one for a one-year term of service. If you are a SunBird homeowner in good standing, willing to meet at least twice…
Clubs & Classes, September 2020
Energy and Functional Yoga September Schedule
Paullene Caraher Classes are held at the SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, upper level. Morning: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 to 11:15 a.m. Note: New afternoon classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 4 to 5:15 p.m. If there is still a ban in place and the area is not cleared, other arrangements will be made. If in…