Category: September 2022

Please Pick Up After Your Pet

Shirley Clark, Pet Owner, SunBird Resident 26 Years Dear Pet Owners, We all know that when we adopt a pet, they come with responsibilities and duties. We must not forget that. Over the years, my husband and I have taken our pet to the grassy area by the clubhouse fountain. What a wonderful SunBird amenity.…

Did You Know?

Sandy Crane In 1989 Mr. E. J. Robson took possession of the SunBird Development from Roosevelt Bank after SunAd Ventures declared bankruptcy. In a meeting, Mr. Robson met with the original 21 lot owners and proposed to add the infamous clubhouse one-time payment of $2,200 for each lot sold after that time to offset his…

Lions Club 21S Kickoff

SunBird Lions hosted a 21S District Meeting and Educational Gathering Kickoff on Aug. 6 in the SunBird ballroom. District governor is Lion Chris Gibbs who, with his other leaders, presented a wonderful program attended by 120 men and women members from other Lions Clubs all over Arizona. Lions Fred and Joan Garmeson did a spectacular…

Manager’s Report

Layne Varney, General Manager It’s hard to believe that the summer is almost gone. The humidity arrived much earlier, combined with the extreme heat, making it a little uncomfortable at times. Very little rain this summer with measurable amounts occurred within two separate days during a week in August, leaving about two inches of water…

Want to Recycle Electronics?

Come Saturday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. to noon to the Electronics Recycling Drop-Off at the Sun Lakes Phase 1 parking lot, located at 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd. The drop-off is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sun Lakes and assisted by the Sun Lakes Computer Booters and partnering with AZ StRUT. Drop off…

Sun Lakes Chorale—We’re Coming Back

Yvonne Orlich, Sun Lakes Chorale The Chorale is starting to prepare for its return in September for rehearsals for the Dec. 8 Holiday Concert. The summer break is always too long for those of us who sing in the Chorale, so we are anxiously awaiting our first rehearsal on Monday, Sept. 12. Rehearsals will be at 1 p.m.…

American Italian Club News

Frank Nechvatal To all of our Italian Club members, this is a reminder that our first meeting of the new season will be on the second Thursday of October. That is Oct. 13, at 6 p.m., in the Lakeview Room. Again, that is the second Thursday of the month. In our continuing saga of the…

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Utah Mighty 5 from Las Vegas Departs first Sunday monthly Price: $1,850 pp/double; $2,099 pp/single Airfare is additional. Mystery Tour Sept. 15, 2022 Price: $125 per person Blazin’ M Ranch and Sedona Sept. 22, 2022 Price: $159 per person…

SBGC President’s Report

Dave White, President, SunBird Golf Club It’s that time of year again … overseed time! Here is what to expect. The course will close after Saturday, Oct. 8. We plan to reopen by Oct. 29, weather permitting. Keep an eye on the website and the eBlast for updates. Please report all requests or issues regarding…

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Save the date of Oct. 22 for the Assistance League of East Valley’s second annual fall fashion fundraiser, Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, to be held at the SunBird Golf Resort from noon until 3 p.m. There will be a luncheon, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and fashions by JudyWear Boutique.