It breaks my heart when dancers register for Ultra Basics and have to quit because of hearing loss, breathing difficulties, knees or hips hurting, or not being able to learn and remember easy steps and patterns. It’s really sad especially when that person really wants to learn to line dance. Please make a mental check…
Category: November 2016
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Crack Pots Ceramic Club welcomes new members
Lani Pappano Our kilns are firing and the Ceramic Room is open with certified instructors three days a week. Come play with clay pieces and glazes. Try your hand at creating a unique treasure. An introductory class is held on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. The class is free and includes all supplies (glazes, tools, etc.).…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
SunBird Garden Club prepares for busy fall
Lois Anderson, Publicity Bougainvillea are one of the most common plants used in the Arizona garden. The colorful part of the bloom is not the flowers; they are tiny and usually white. The flowers are embraced by large, papery vividly colored bracts, which are modified leaves. This is the reason they are colorful for…
Community News, November 2016
This, That and Other Stuff
Bob Neuman November contains one of America’s favorite holidays. Many prefer it to the hustle and bustle of Christmas. Families gather to enjoy a luscious dinner, talk about the past and speak of the future. The Pilgrims were Calvinists from England searching for freedom to worship in their own way. In 1620, the Mayflower carrying…
Community News, November 2016
News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care Inc.
Don’t be a victim of ageism Eric Ehst, Executive Director I’m sure you’ve noticed; we live in a society that worships youth. Just turn on the TV, look at most ads, or listen to pop music. Until recently movie stars, with a few exceptions, disappeared at 40. You have to dye the gray hair and…
Community News, November 2016
Chapel Center Treasure Sale and restaurant raffle
Barbara Reiss The Sun Lakes Chapel Board is having its 12th annual Treasure Sale plus a restaurant raffle. The top prize for the restaurant raffle is $100 at Starbucks plus four dinners at different restaurants. There will be at least 12 winners of multiple dinners for two. The Treasure Sale will be held on Friday,…
Community News, November 2016
Welcome New Neighbors
Ross and Leslie Bennett 6550 S. Cypress Point Dr. Hometown: Unadilla, NY They have been married 50 years and have four children. Their hobbies include arts and crafts; Leslie enjoys swimming and Ross enjoys golf and billiards. Gary Hodges 6411 S. Oakmont Dr. Hometown: Chandler, AZ Gary has three children. His hobbies include golf. Rick…
Community News, November 2016
A cruise to nowhere?
Dr. Marc Drake, Sr. Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sun Lakes Former President Ronald Reagan had a great goal: “To have a vision to dream of a better, safer world, and the courage, persistence and patience to turn that dream into a reality.” His bold vision demanded a response from the global community and, as a…
Community News, November 2016
Footnotes from the library
Lois Anderson November is a month for giving thanks and the SunBird Library has much for which we are thankful. To begin, we are thankful for all the many books, puzzles, tapes and other materials that have been donated to fill the shelves of our facility. Some items, such as paperback books, wear out after…
Community News, November 2016
Post Office winter hours
Lynette Martens, Manager Welcome back, winter residents and visitors. Stop by and let the SunBird Post Office and the Homeowners Office know you have returned. We hope you had a healthy, happy time away from SunBird. The Post Office hours are from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our phone number is 480-802-6783. Holiday stamps…