Bobbie Reed Just three and a half years after its startup, the Crystal Card Project has raised more than $30,000 for charity. This is nearly double the goal of $5,000 per year set in March of 2016 when the project was first conceived. The monies raised are donated to My Sister’s Place, a Chandler shelter providing…
Category: October 2019
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
“Essentrics®” Workouts are coming to SunBird!
Melissa Craig Women and a few men are getting in shape with a low-impact, full-body exercise program called Essentrics®, a dynamic stretch program designed to lengthen, strengthen, and tone the body. The class will be taught by certified instructor Melissa Craig. Melissa is an avid golfer and tennis player. She has been practicing Essentrics® for…
Front Page, October 2019
Donate – participate – appreciate! Community auction to take place on Nov. 15
SunBird’s Golf Club’s giant community auction provides necessary funds for the golf course to continue upgrading and maintaining the ponds and landscaping that creates the first impression of anyone entering SunBird from Riggs Road. Marsha and John Brockish, whom you can call at 480-757-0742, will once again be collecting goods or services to be auctioned. Donations may include tickets to…
Association News, October 2019
Social Events
Trivia Night with Sherlock Homes Thursday, Oct. 3, 17, and 31, Horizon Room, at 6 p.m. A new season of trivia is underway. Join us on Thursday, Oct. 3, 17, and 31 at 6 p.m. in the Horizon Room. There is a maximum of eight players per team. Your team table can be reserved by the week, month,…
Community News, October 2019
Save the dates for Plaza Suite performances in October
Plaza Suite is an award-winning comedy by Neil Simon composed of three acts, each involving different characters, all set in suite 719 in New York City’s Plaza Hotel. The show displays all of Neil Simon’s clever, dramatic, and comic situations and his use of engaging dialogue. Directed by Merrie Crawford, Plaza Suite will be presented in the…
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
Rotary seeks to eradicate polio
Norm Noble Since 1985, the program to eradicate polio, called PolioPlus®, has been Rotary International’s primary effort to eliminate this dreaded disease from the world stage. It has been described as the finest humanitarian project by a non-governmental organization the world has ever known. Rotary has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for its…
Community News, October 2019
Swimming pool cleanup
Community News, October 2019
Are you interested in being a Kare Bear?
Barbara Dunbar It’s only $5 to join! We are looking for new members for 2019-20. Are you a snowbird? We would love to have you join us, as our regular meetings are October through March. We have so much fun putting events together. You can volunteer to help with memorials for people in our community…
Front Page, October 2019
What’s happening on the sports courts this fall!
Marianna Buescher The SunBird sports courts will be open and ready for play by Oct. 1! To celebrate our fresh, new look, the Tennis and Pickleball Clubs are partnering to host an event that is open to all of SunBird. Join us on Saturday, Nov. 16, for a day of fun that will include quick lessons, open…