500 Cards Darlene Thompson We meet in the Lakeview Room, second floor by the Pro-Shop, on Thursday evenings and start to play at 6:30 p.m. Please come early. Remember we will be starting at 6:30 p.m. Buy-in is $.50. 08/06 Scores not reported; 1st Sandy Stibitz, 2nd Penny Phipps, 3rd Darlene Thompson 08/13 1st Darlene…
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Card Games & Sports, October 2015
SunBird Team Championship Golf Tournament – November 21
Norm Ott Plans are underway for the playing of the 2015 Team Championship Golf Tournament which will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015. This event, also known as the CRAB Tournament, is a competition between the Canadian Club, the Americans, the Roadrunners Club and the Bandits Club. Thirty foursomes, with each foursome consisting of…
Card Games & Sports, October 2015
SunBird Men’s Golf Association meeting notice
Norm Ott As this brief article is being written, the temperatures in Chandler are hovering in the high 90s and low 100s, and here in Michigan in the low 80s it is hard to believe that we are starting to talk about the winter golf season but nevertheless, it will soon be upon us. The…
Card Games & Sports, October 2015
Highlights from Summer Golf Club
August 14 we had a very warm day along with good fellowship at Sun Lakes Country Club. Awards and lunch were served in their new lounge. Team results: 1st place Fred Garmeson; 2nd Chuck Warren; 3rd Rick Langten; 4th Bob Smith/John Franklin; 5th Glen Ketchum September 3 at Palo Verde Country Club, the weather was…
Card Games & Sports, October 2015
SunBird Horseshoes to begin October 7
Jim Jerome 2015 SunBird Horseshoes will begin on October 7. A meeting will be held at the Horseshoe Pits at 8:00 a.m. followed by play. Members can sign up in the clubhouse Puzzle Room or on the horseshoe bulletin board or contact Jim Jerome at 480-802-0282. Anyone can play. Please come join us.
Card Games & Sports, October 2015
August 2015 financial report from the treasurer
Preliminary financial results for the eight months ending August 31 show Total Income more than budget by $9,600; $501,700 versus $492,100. Green Fees, Annuals and Punch Cards continue to be below budget for the period while Range Balls, Tournaments and Pro Shop Income all exceeded the budget. Expenses are unfavorable by $31,800; $508,300 against the…
Card Games & Sports, October 2015
From the SunBird Golf Club
Welcome back to everyone that left over the summer. New hours for the Pro Shop starting October 5 will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The new Website www.Sunbirdgolf.com is up and running and we are also on Facebook. You will be able to access information under Golf Course, Rates, Membership, Calendar of Events…
Card Games & Sports, October 2015
Word of the Month
Antimacassar David Zapatka Reader and fellow New Adventures In Learning student, Terry Meury, suggested a word for something we have all seen but few would be able to properly name; antimacassar / æntɪməˈkæsə/. You will certainly remember seeing armrest covers on sofas and headrest covers on chairs in your parents’ or grandparents’ homes. You may have…
Card Games & Sports, October 2015
The Bandit and Roadrunner golfing group have friendly competition
The Bandit and Roadrunner golfing groups gathered on September 9 to enjoy some friendly competition on the links. The skies were overcast and the temperature was delightful for Arizona. The twelve four person teams took off into the wild green yonder at 7:00 a.m. with hopes of shooting many, many birdies. After three hours of…
Card Games & Sports, October 2015
Bocce Ball news
During October, November and December, 2015, the Bocce Ball Court will be open for free play from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to all SunBird residents and guests. The court is located at Champion Drive and Kerby Farms intersection. No parking is allowed on Championship. Only golf carts are allowed to park on gravel. During…