Category: Community News

Veterans’ Voice – November 2014

Art Sloane The Arizona State Legislature needs to get involved in helping veterans in need by changing the law concerning tax credits in the Military Family Relief Fund which it established in 2008. Since that date almost $7,000,000 has been contributed to help veterans of the last two conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Those needing…

Robson Ranch amenities include 21,000 square foot Clubhouse

Artist’s rendering of the new 21,000 square foot Clubhouse at Robson Ranch.

Expanding the existing lineup of resort-style amenities at Robson Ranch in the Greater Phoenix/Casa Grande area is the highly anticipated new Clubhouse and Grill and Bar expansion. Excitement over the new multi-million dollar amenities continues to grow as the 2014/early 2015 anticipated completion date approaches. Offering a wonderful gathering place for get-togethers, seminars, private parties,…

Winter program for SunBird News delivery

In cooperation with Robson Publishing who publishes our SunBird News, Don and Mary McMullen will be in charge of the home delivery program again this year. Every year since 2006 the winter papers are home delivered to the driveways of every home. Home delivery starts in November and ends in April. This year the Italian…

SunBird Kare Bears kicks off another season

With the opening membership meeting in October, the Kare Bears are making plans for fundraisers that will bring a lot of joy to the community besides raising funds for their favorite charities. Remember to attend the Kare Bears Faire on Saturday, November 1 at 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This is the first of four fairs scheduled;…

Trips and Tours sponsored by SunBird and Sun Lakes Activities Directors – November 2014

For reservations contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or e-mail [email protected]. Informative and fun “Around the Corner to Around the World” Travel Presentations: November 10: 10:00-11:00 a.m. – Sun Lakes Country Club – Navajo Room 2:00–3:00 p.m. – Sun Lakes Cottonwood – Phoenix Room A9 Snacks will be served and door prizes will…

Turkey Tuesday

Jan Davie Turkey Tuesday is November 25. Turkey Tuesday is the largest one day turkey drive in Arizona. This annual event is dedicated to collecting frozen turkeys to feed hungry families throughout our community. Turkey Tuesday at Sun Lakes is an ongoing, working partnership with Bashas’ and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul/St. Steven’s…

SunBird Personalities – November 2014

Sharon and Ozzie Zubchevich

Bob Neuman To capture lightning in a bottle would be a simpler task than to document the lives of Sharon and Ozzie Zubchevich, an intriguing couple, in the limited space allotted. Sharon’s background is Lithuanian and her ancestors were royalty. Once while attending mass, Russians on horseback rode up the center aisle, decapitated the priest…

SunBird Kare Bear Faire November 1

The SunBird Kare Bears Faire will be held in the SunBird Golf Resort Ballroom, 6250 S. SunBird Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85249 (between Cooper and McQueen on Riggs) on Saturday, November 1 from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Over 35 vendors will attend with a variety of wares; there will be a white elephant table by Kare Bears;…

2 Your Health – November 2014

Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the SunBird News dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering changing…