Janet Cook Houzz is a comprehensive online resource for those working on renovating their home. They conducted their largest 12th annual national survey of over 46,000 homeowners who remodeled in 2022 or had plans for a remodel in 2023 to ascertain trends in home remodeling projects and design. Faced with shortages of housing stock and…
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September 2023, Community News
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the October edition is Sept. 8 by noon if you submit to editorial and Sept. 5 if you submit to Wendy. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to [email protected] or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have…
Community News, September 2023
The Church as a Refuge: A Sanctuary of Peace and Community
Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ September is a month of transition, where the sun-kissed days of summer gradually give way to the vibrant colors of autumn, but September in Arizona is like trying to bake cookies in a car—you step outside, and suddenly you’re the one in “preheated” mode! However,…
September 2023, Community News
The Sun Lakes Chorale
Yvonne Orlich Getting ready … As August begins and summer winds down (hopefully, it can’t stay this hot forever, can it?), we at the Sun Lakes Chorale are gearing up for another season of weekly preparation leading up to the Dec. 7 Holiday Concert. We will be starting rehearsals again in September, with high hopes…
Community News, September 2023
Only You Can Prevent Speed Bumps
The Rules Compliance Committee is partnering with HOA management, including Patrol, to create the Slow Down and Stop Campaign. It is no secret that traffic remains the number-one safety issue within SunBird. Several accidents have happened in SunBird that have resulted in injury to residents. These accidents more than likely could have been prevented if…
Community News, September 2023
Owls on the Fairway
A few SunBird visitors have been cooling off in a birdbath on the 4th fairway!
September 2023, Community News
Friends of the Library
We have an exciting lineup of six (yes, six!) authors for our Nov. 8 Author Panel program. How does a novelist choose and develop their stories? How do they develop their protagonists? How much research (historical, geographical, societal) is needed? Join us to get the answers, and more, with a Meet and Greet following the…
Community News, September 2023
Mat Makers Are in Need of Help
Mary Shelor Thank you again for all the plastic bags that everyone continues to save and drop off for the Mat Makers to make water bottle holders, bags, and sleeping bags for the homeless of Phoenix. However, we have more bags than we have room to store, so we are asking you to hang onto…
September 2023, Community News
Notes from the Board of Directors Meeting
Chuck Heitbrink, HOA Board Secretary The next scheduled board business meeting is on Monday, Sept. 25, at 10 a.m. in the ballroom. All are welcome to attend.
Community News, September 2023
Spotlight On Advertiser: Preparing a Home for a Home Inspection
Catherine Schaeffer Sellers in real estate transactions want top dollar and to sell the property quickly. On the other hand, buyers wish to own a beautiful property at a fair price and in good condition. Home inspections are generally part of home purchases, and it helps to have information on how to prepare for a…