Category: November 2015

Line Dancing with Judee

Judee Curtis Oh yes, it’s true! Time flies when you’re having fun and we certainly have proven that! We do want others to have fun with us. Dancers new to this activity may register now, any day for the line dance classes restarting Monday, January 4, 2016, by calling 480-802-0201 after 10:00 a.m. Be sure…

SunBird’s five year romance

Pat Thomas SunBird’s five year romance comes to fruition in marriage. Our congratulations and best wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. James Gascoyne. Marcie Franklin, 10-year resident, prominent real estate agent of SunBird and Dr. James Gascoyne, five-year resident and one of SunBird’s key vocalists, were married on October 17, 2015. A simple but…

Clubhouse swimming pool use schedule

The new swimming pool at the Clubhouse is an excellent improvement to SunBird and has created a greater amount of use and excitement. With the larger size and new uses of the pool, we need to review the intended use and etiquette of the pool. When using the swimming pool, please use the buddy system.…

In Passing

Melvin Henry Dosco The Celebration of Life services for Melvin Henry Dosco will be held in the SunBird Ballroom on Saturday, November 14 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. All of Mel’s and Marie’s friends are invited to attend. Melvin was born in Craik, Sask. Canada on May 19, 1936. He passed away on April 22, 2015 at…

Extra special Arizona Classic Jazz Festival

Helen Daley The Arizona Classic Jazz Festival will be November 5-8 and its purpose is to bring first class bands to Arizona to present the traditional jazz and swing music made famous during the first half of the 1900s. Festivals are an important venue for presenting this original American art form and keeping live music…

SunBird 18 Holers post events

A few ladies play golf away during the over seed; Tammy Bachofner, Mary Murphy and Dee Lee.

Tammy Bachofner Can you believe it? November is here! However, as I write this article, November is still in the distant future and our course is in the over-seed process so if news is lagging a bit, it’s due to early deadlines. Sorry, ladies. Thank you to Dave for tracking scores and to all the…

Veterans’s Voice

Art Sloane Tax time is approaching in just a few months and I, like many others, are not looking forward to it but there is a way to save and not give as much to the state but to worthy causes. If you are married you may already know you may give up to $400…

Energy yoga class schedule

Paullene Caraher Morning: 7:45-8:45 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon: 4:30-5:25 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday Note: Afternoon classes for Monday will probably start in January. Note: Afternoon time change so those who work can make the class. Where: SunBird Golf Resort Navajo Room, third floor. There is no cost; donations are accepted. If you have…

October Computer Booters highlights

Patricia Hill, Publicity Director William Tully of ORBIBAL ATK provided a super review of the Orbital organization and some basic information on OPSEC (Operational Security). While the term has its roots in the military, it’s something we all do without recognizing it. It’s keeping things safe from the eyes and ears of an adversary, such…