Category: November 2014

Manager’s Report – November 2014

This past year the clubhouse has received a lot attention for upkeep and maintenance to keep it modern and updated. The clubhouse is 27 years old and many parts of it have been replaced or had major maintenance. This past summer most of the drain pipes in the west end of the clubhouse were removed…

SunBird Tai Chi classes

Don McMullen holds classes in Tai Chi for SunBird residents. These classes are good for health and balance and are geared for seniors. The Tai Chi group has participated in the Arizona Senior Olympics and Chinese week competitions where several members have won medals and ribbons for their performances as individuals and group competitions. Classes…

Pickleball news

Welcome back winter visitors. Pickleball is played every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday beginning at 2:00 p.m. For Sunday afternoon play see court board for times. New players are always welcome. If you have any questions call Margaret McCathern at 480-883-8753. Please leave your name and contact number or you can just show up at the…

SunBird Board notes minutes – September 22

The Board of Directors met September 22 for a regular business Board meeting 6:00 p.m. in the Ballroom. The following are notes for this meeting. Present were Gordon Lee, Leo Buries, Delores Brown-Knoeppel, BettiSue Perkins, Chuck Warren, Marlene Scartozzi, Jean Pritchard (teleconference) and General Manager Layne Varney. The meeting was called to order and past…

Inspirational Corner

Thanksgiving Gettin’ together to smile an’ rejoice, An’ eatin’ an’ laughin’ with folks of your choice; An’ kissin’ the girls an’ declarin’ that they Are growin’ more beautiful day after day; Chattin’ an’ braggin’ a bit with the men, Buildin’ the old family circle again; Livin’ the wholesome an’ old-fashioned cheer, Just for awhile at…

In Passing – November 2014

William A. Westphal Dr. William A. “Bill” Westphal, age 73, of Washington, Iowa, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in Washington. Celebration of life services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2014, at the United Methodist Church with Pastor Jim Stiles officiating. Calling hours began at noon Thursday at the Jones & Eden…