The SunBird Singers and Ringers have selected the music for what promises to be an unforgettable holiday concert. Performances will be held on Dec. 9 and 10 in the SunBird Ballroom. Now is the perfect time to join us. We are not professionals, but when we sing together, we create a warm and joyful sound.…
Category: October 2026
October 2026, Clubs & Classes
¿Habla Español?
Dianne Zimmerman Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish skills? Our group is informal and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members, and when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate Spanish speakers to come to our lively weekly meetings.…
Clubs & Classes, October 2026
Lions Club – October 2026
Lions Kick Off a New Year of Service The SunBird Lions have resumed their regular meeting schedule, beginning with a kickoff meeting on Sept. 15. Members received updates on upcoming events and reviewed the proposed charity gifts for 2027. After the business meeting, members enjoyed a kickoff meal of hot dogs, chips, cookies, and a…
Clubs & Classes, October 2026
Hiking Club Open House Dates
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Like the idea of hiking socially with others? Come meet members of our Sun Lakes Hiking Club at one of three open houses and learn more about our club. We welcome all able-bodied hikers to join us. We’d love to meet you! Our first open house is in Cottonwood…
Clubs & Classes, October 2026
Sun Lakes Roadrunners RV Club Joins Family RV Association and Announces New Season
Paula Harris The Sun Lakes Roadrunners RV Club is pleased to announce that it is now an Associate Chapter of the Family RV Association (FRVA), formerly known as the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA). The affiliation gives club members access to additional resources and membership benefits while supporting the club’s continuing mission of bringing RV…
Clubs & Classes, October 2026
Sun Lakes Sunday Dance Club
Halloween Dance (costumes encouraged) Oct. 25, Cottonwood Country Club, San Tan Ballroom New Time: 4 to 7 p.m. $10 admission per person. Cash at door Cash Bar and Cash Dinner Menu Celebrate Halloween with the Sun Lakes Sunday Dance Club! Welcome to our second dance of the season and one of the most anticipated. If…
Clubs & Classes, October 2026
Line Dancing Classes Coming to SunBird
Ready to learn some line dancing—or take your dancing to the next level? Two line dance classes are being offered this fall at SunBird, with options for both absolute beginners and experienced dancers. Absolute Beginner Line Dance Class Wednesdays, 1 to 2 p.m. Navajo Room Beginning Oct. 7. Never line danced before? No problem! This…
Clubs & Classes, October 2026
Who Are the Women Behind Southeast Valley AAUW?
Debra Austin Who are the members of the Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW)? Despite what some may guess from the group’s name, they aren’t professors or college employees. The “University Women” in the name of the organization, founded in 1881, simply means members who hold an associate or higher…
October 2026, Community News
“Tennessee Wet Rub” by Kim E. Ruyle Promises to Be Delicious
Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s upcoming fall production, Tennessee Wet Rub, takes place in the rustic, out-of-the-way Bertha’s BBQ restaurant in northern Tennessee, run by an older white couple. It’s January 1951, and while the worst snowstorm in the state’s history rages outside, Bertha frets about dark times ahead while Hank busies himself experimenting with barbecue…
October 2026, Community News
Looking for Talent—Fourth Annual Variety Show
Sally Jo Holberg Sun Lakes Community Theatre is excited to announce the Fourth Annual Variety Show is returning to the stage at Sun Lakes Country Club on Jan. 27 and 28, 2027. If you can dance, sing, act, play an instrument, do comedy or any other wild routine, please join us for the fun. Performers…