Category: October 2021

Line Dancing with Judee: A Time To Say Goodbye

Judee Curtis “To everything there is a season and a time to dance.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) There also comes a time when one is unable to dance and teach. Thank you to Linda Robson and all the girls at the Robson newspapers for publishing my articles for almost 28 years, especially the last 20-plus years regarding…

SunBird Pickleball Club News

The SunBird Pickleball Club is happy that October has arrived—with cooler temperatures and friends returning from vacation and/or to spend their winter season back in SunBird. We’re hoping to see more of our northern friends returning soon. The club will continue summer hours through Oct. 31, 2021: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 7 to…

Word of the Month: Whelm

David Zapatka While at a conference in Houston, Texas, last month, I heard keynote speaker Frank Abagnale, the author of the book Catch Me If You Can and main character of the movie by the same name, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The book and movie depict Mr. Abagnale’s life as a check forger and scam artist. He…

Manager’s Report

Finally, the temperature has started decreasing from the scorching triple digits, and the nights are cooling off. At this time of year, many of our winter residents return to their SunBird homes to enjoy the good life. We welcome all back to SunBird, and we greatly appreciate all of those who have endured the hot…

SunBird CommUNITY Green

SunBird Community Green is a fundraiser committee made up of golfers and non-golfers who are united in a Vision: “To support our community through fundraising events and donor outreach programs to continue the legacy of SunBird Golf Club.” And Mission: “To keep SunBird Golf Course green and our home values competitive.” Our first event is…

Spirit of the Desert Gourds

Spirit of the Desert Gourds is anxiously awaiting the return of all gourders! It seems like so long since we’ve all been together, and this fall brings the hopes of seeing many friends again. There is lots on our calendar. We will be at two Sun Lakes Open Houses: Saturday, Oct. 9, at Cottonwood and…

Bocce Ball Is for Everyone!

The bocce ball courts located at the intersection of Championship Drive and Kerby Farms Road are available for your use. The courts are available for your use daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Equipment is located in the bench seat at the south side. The rules of the game are posted on the bulletin…

Upcoming Posse Events

The Sun Lakes Posse has several upcoming events. Red Cross Blood Drive Registration is required—visit our website to see how. Friday, Oct. 22, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: The Sun Lakes Posse Building at 9531 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes Drug Take Back Event No liquids, sharps, or pill bottles Saturday, Oct. 23,…

Reigning Ladies

The Lady 18ers golf season kicks off Tuesday, Nov. 2, with golf and lunch. We welcome new members to the group—stop by the Pro Shop, and they will help get you set up! The new executive board for the 2021-22 season were asked some questions so we could get to know them better. Their responses…