Category: September 2022

News from the Sky: Breeze Airways to Begin Phoenix Sky Harbor Service in November

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Breeze Airways Chief Operating Officer Michael Wuerger was on hand recently at America’s Friendliest Airport® to announce service from Phoenix to Charleston, S.C., and Provo, Utah, beginning Nov. 2, 2022. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) now has 23 airlines serving more than 140 destinations. In addition to Breeze, the…

¿Habla Español?

Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate Spanish speakers to…

Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information

Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is available, provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long…

Social Events

Free Estate Planning Lunch & Learn Seminar Thursday, Sept. 8, Lakeview Room, 11 a.m. Join RJP Estate Planning on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. in the Lakeview Room for a free Lunch & Learn Seminar. RJP Estate Planning has been in business for over 30 years and has over 30,000 clients. They work with…

News from the SunBird Golf Shop

Laurie Kelech, Golf Shop Manager Dear Members and Residents, Thank you for an impressive season! As we approach the upcoming season, the Golf Shop and the board have listened to members’ comments about desiring more clarity and certainty regarding what their unlimited Golf Passes will cost each year. Therefore, we are introducing a pricing structure…

My Hero, Jo Frasure

Charlie Alley Early Saturday, July 30, I decided to plant a plant in my yard. Using a sharp carpet knife, I cut into the plastic container. Somehow the knife slipped and punctured my radial artery in my left wrist. Immediately, blood spurted a foot into the air. I covered the wound with my right thumb.…

Golf Course Event Listing

Christina Riley, Assistant Golf Shop Manager Sept. 1 (Thursday): Tee times start at 6:32 a.m. Sept. 5 (Monday): Labor Day Tournament, shotgun at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 11 (Sunday) to Oct. 8 (Saturday): Tee times start at 7:04 a.m. Sept. 17 (Saturday): All Saturdays forward, league start time is 7:04 a.m. Oct. 5 (Wednesday): 9 and Networking, 3 to 5…

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…