David Meier and Loris Norton-Meier Hometown: Denver, Iowa Married for 40 years Two Children Special Interests: Golf, Travel, Adventure, Sports (particularly CUBS baseball) Kate Valley Hometown: San Francisco, Calif. Three Children Special Interests: Crafts, Animals, Movies, Being with Family, Music and DIlly-Dallying.
Category: October 2026
October 2026, Card Games & Sports
Board Notes
The Board of Directors had a scheduled business meeting Sept. 28. Due to the time of print for this issue of the newspaper, the notes of that meeting will be published in the next issue of the SunBird News. The next Board of Director open business meeting is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26 at 10…
October 2026, Card Games & Sports
Other Card Scores
Cribbage John Valentine We meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings in the Apache Room, located on the third floor. Buy-in is $1 and we start playing at 6:30 p.m. Please come early. August Scores 8/03: 1st Cindy Schwarzkopf 708; 2nd (tie) Tom Gillis and Dennis Rittenback 701 8/05: 1st Tom Gillis 719: 2nd Jim Casby…
October 2026, Card Games & Sports
Bridge Scores
Duplicate Bridge Winners for August Dolores Kline 8/8: 1st Jack Besch and Judy Casey; 2nd Patricia Liddle and Florine Schmidt; 3rd Carol Phillips and Judy Helfer; 4th Karlene Garn and Chris Nechvatal 8/13: No Bridge played 8/20: 1st Larry Schoenborn and Judy Helfer; 2nd and 3rd split Mary Ellen Hayden and Barbara; Barb Ott and…
October 2026, Card Games & Sports
Relishing Pickleball: The Power of Stillness in Pickleball
David Zapatka Pickleball is a game of movement, quick reactions, and constant decision-making. However, one of the most valuable skills a player can develop is something that appears to be the opposite of all that activity: stillness. Learning to quiet the mind, remain calm, and stay composed between and during points can dramatically improve both…
Card Games & Sports, October 2026
2026 Bradshaw-Neu Charity Tennis Classic
Join us on Sunday, Nov. 15 through Saturday, Nov. 21, Cottonwood Tennis Club (all seven courts). Player Perks and Highlights: * Daily Meals Included: Enjoy delicious daily breakfast and lunch with registration, including our featured “O Canada Lunch Day”. * Charity Impact: Proceeds directly support Neighbors Who Care and The Arizona Food Bank, Grand Canyon…
Card Games & Sports, October 2026
Mah Jong
Dana Marrs Chinese Mah Jong is coming to SunBird this November. Join me in a weekly course in playing Chinese Mah Jong. Lessons in November: weekly games after that. Brand new to Mah Jong? This is for you. Already know American Mah Jong? This form may intrigue you and come easily. Lessons will include getting…
Card Games & Sports, October 2026
Lady Niners Celebrate 30 Years
Teri Bitler Ladies League Is About Golf … Yes, But Also Much More! Yes, we swing clubs. Yes, we chase golf balls. And, yes, we occasionally mutter at the ones that refuse to go where we told them. But the real magic happens in the tee-box laughter, the car-ride storytelling, the cheers after surviving a “growth…
Clubs & Classes, October 2026
Rotary Club – October 2026
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Project Supports 2,281 Kiddos Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) signed on to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) in 2019 in City of Guadalupe to give our children the best start in life. DPIL was inspired by Dolly Parton’s own dad, who couldn’t read…
Clubs & Classes, October 2026
SunBird Kare Bears News
Judy Adams Ladies of SunBird, have you ever thought of becoming a part of our wonderful organization? Now is the perfect time. On Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m., we will be holding our first meeting of the season in the Ballroom. At that time our current members will be renewing their membership and signing…