Bonnie Marcus, ACC Committee I would like to remind you that all exterior modifications or changes to your home must have an ACC Permit and must be reviewed and approved by the ACC Committee before any work begins. This would include painting, air conditioners, concrete, patios, driveways, walkways, garbage enclosures, sunscreens, awnings, ramadas, room additions,…
Category: October 2022
Association News, October 2022
Editorial Reminder
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Association News, October 2022
Kare Bears Begins Season Under New Leadership
Shirley Jackson The first meeting of the SunBird Kare Bears will occur on Wednesday, Oct. 19, commencing at 1 p.m. in the SunBird ballroom. President Karen Volk will preside over the meeting with new board members Kay Davis (vice president) and Lena Craft, Patsy Covington, and Donna Moran (members at large). Barb Dunbar will serve…
Association News, October 2022
All Aboard
Harry Huckemeyer The Short Line Model Railroad Club is rapidly tracking into the second half of the 2022 season anxiously with a heavy load and an expectation of some fun times, as there are some busy times not too far ahead. This is the time of the year when our area shines, as many of…
Clubs & Classes, October 2022
In Memoriam, Don Prestin Named Rotarian of the Month, and Rotary Club Supports Child Book Gifting Program
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director In memoriam, Don Prestin was named Rotary Club of Sun Lakes September 2022 Rotarian of the Month. Don joined RCSL in November 2007 and passed away in August 2022. He served as RCSL treasurer for eight years; served on the club’s Golf Committee, PolioPlus Board, and Sun Lakes…
Community News, October 2022
Word of the Month: Luthier and Oud
David Zapatka At a recent Weird Music concert at Stillwell Pianos in Mesa, I was pleasantly surprised to hear a traveling Belgian-Italian guitar duet playing the music of Gurdjieff collaboratively written with Gurdjieff’s musically gifted pupil, Thomas de Hartmann. I have had an appreciation for Gurdjieff’s philosophies since I began reading him in the early ‘70s…
Card Games & Sports, October 2022
Ladies League 18ers Getting Ready for Another Fun Year!
Margaret Munsch, Publicity If you like to golf, want to meet a great group of ladies, learn the rules and etiquette of golf, and play a variety of golf games, then consider joining our Lady 18ers. We welcome all lady golfers of various skills to join our league. The SunBird Ladies League 18ers will be…
Card Games & Sports, October 2022
Bridge Quips
Aces on Bridge If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss. —Rudyard Kipling
Clubs & Classes, October 2022
Women’s Connection to Resume in November
Sun Lakes Women’s Connection is preparing to resume their events on Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. in the Oakwood ballroom. After a spring gathering of the planning team to say farewell to two of their members, they are seeking new volunteers for the upcoming season. The first gathering in November will be a real western-themed…
Community News, October 2022
In Passing
Robert (Bob) Clark Robert (Bob) Clark, age 93, passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2022, at his home in SunBird. Bob was born in Bisbee, Ariz., on Oct. 3, 1928. He was the son of Samuel and Mary Clark. He also had one brother, Sam. All preceded him in death. After high school graduation in…