Mel and Renée Ferguson Hometown/State: Klamath Falls, Ore. Mel and Renée have been married for 34 years and have two children. Mel enjoys playing golf and pickleball, and Renée enjoys quilting/machine embroidery, swimming/water aerobics, art, and yoga.
Category: October 2025
October 2025, Community News
Denim and Diamonds Dance November 8
At long last, fall has arrived! It’s “jeans-wearing” weather! Yep, it’s time to dust off your “duds and studs.” Think western wear, maybe a little glitter and glam, boots and hats. Y’all get the idea! This year the doors of the SunBird ballroom will open at 5:45 p.m., with Texas 2-step lessons starting at 6…
October 2025, Community News
Sheriff’s Posse to Hold Shred-A-Thon and Drug Take-Back on October 25
Bill Shedd The semi-annual National Drug Take-Back and Shred-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10440 E. Riggs Road (northeast corner of Riggs Road and Alma School Road). Shredding will run from 9 a.m. until noon, and the Drug Take-Back will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by…
October 2025, Community News
Masquerade Dinner Dance October 26
John Yu The 2025 Halloween Ball will thrill you with music, dinner, and dance at Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom. Come for a dance lesson from 4 to 4:45 p.m. or just come to the dinner dance from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. A special dinner menu with a great variety of choices from the Cottonwood Grill…
October 2025, Community News
SunBird Singers and Ringers: Upcoming Rehearsals and Concert
First Rehearsal Announcement It may be hard to believe, but the time has come for the SunBird Singers and Ringers to start preparing for their annual concert. The selection of music is complete, and now all that is missing is your participation. If you have been considering joining, set aside any excuses—you are needed! Rehearsal…
October 2025, Community News
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the November edition is Oct. 5 if you submit to Wendy and Oct. 10 by noon if you submit to editorial. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to editorial@robson.com or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you…
October 2025
It’s Time to Celebrate Oktoberfest
It’s time to get out your lederhosen and dust off your dancing shoes, as the SunBird Lions, the German Club, and the HOA present the 2nd Annual Oktoberfest on Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the ballroom and on the patio. We will be featuring Die Liedermäuse, an authentic Bavarian band, playing polkas, waltzes, and several of…
October 2025, Community News
The Importance of Friendships in Senior Living
Lance Williams, Executive Director of Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes When families begin exploring senior living options, their focus often starts with practical needs—safe housing, quality care, dining, and wellness programs. These are all essential considerations. Yet, there’s another aspect of senior living that is equally important and sometimes overlooked: the gift of friendship. As…
October 2025, Association News
Social Events
Bean Bag Baseball Oct. 1, 15, and 29, Ballroom, 4:30 p.m. Bean Bag Baseball is in full “swing,” with play continuing biweekly until Nov. 5! Join us at 4:30 p.m. in the ballroom for our “summer” series and for a fun night of baseball. If you would like to play, contact Bruce Bauhard at 480-242-1412,…
October 2025, Association News
Returning Residents/Seasonal Renters
Bonnie Marcus, Community Administrator We are happy to have you back. I would like to remind everyone when they return to SunBird to drop by the office to check in and say hello. We will update your file showing that you are back and change your mailing address for the HOA mailings. We are also…