Layne Varney Is it true that we had an HOA dues increase because of the redecorating and upgrades to the clubhouse? That is 100% FICTION. As mentioned in a previous “Fact or Fiction” article, the SunBird Golf Resort has a reserve fund, which is accompanied by a massive, almost overwhelming long-term planning spreadsheet that captures almost…
Category: November 2019
Card Games & Sports, November 2019
Exciting card class November 20
Sandy Johnson There will be an exciting card class on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 1:00 p.m. Come and enjoy a relaxing time making two beautiful cards. We are a fun group with qualified instructors. The cost is $10. You do not need to have experience, as we will teach you. Contact Sandy at 480-802-0723 or [email protected] no…
Association News, November 2019
Lets Keep our clubhouse clean
Layne Varney With the many updates of the clubhouse, we have noticed some practices that, if changed, can help us keep a tighter and more attractive clubhouse. Each room in the clubhouse has a specified number of chairs and tables, which allows the rooms to have the number of tables and chairs to accommodate the number of…
Community News, November 2019
Memories of Christmas Past concert December 11-12
Jim McCutcheon The theme of the 2019 SunBird Singers’ Christmas concert is “Memories of Christmas Past.” That theme is not to be confused with the “Ghost of Christmas Past,” and there will be no “Bah, humbugs!” allowed. The concert will be a joyous celebration of all things Christmas. In addition to choral pieces, there will…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Watercolor classes at SunBird
Jean Anderson It’s here. I’m so excited that it’s time to start painting again on Nov. 4. I’ll be back, and classes will start! I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve had a great summer in Oregon, but I’ve missed painting with my Arizona friends. This is your invitation to come have a good time and learn how to…
Card Games & Sports, November 2019
From the SunBird Golf Course Superintendent
Marc Francoeur Hello, welcome back to Arizona and SunBird. We missed you. I’m writing this on the 4th of October, and we are still nine days from seeding the golf course. We look forward to the upcoming season, and I’m always interested in finishing an overseed and seeing the outcome. I suppose you could call it…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Ladies Community Chit and Chat Breakfast Group news
Rose Pachura The Ladies Community Chit and Chat breakfast group will be meeting on the second Wednesday of each month, with the next meeting scheduled for Nov. 13, at the Cottonwood Country Club in the Saguaro Room. Come early to network and register at 10 a.m. to meet new and former friends or stay after the meeting…
Community News, November 2019
Three special musical events celebrating 40 wonderful years!
Doug Ross Sun Lakes Community Church will be celebrating its 40th anniversary, singing to the glory of God. The East Valley Chorale, the New Legacy Project, and the Christmas musical When Earth Received Her King (directed by Linda Yarbrough) will have your heart pounding, your soul singing, and your faith renewed! Starting it out will be a…
Association News, November 2019
Introducing your 2020 Board of Directors candidates
Layne Varney This year, the SunBird Golf Resort homeowners association will have three open director seats. Five homeowners have expressed interest in becoming candidates for these positions on the board. The two candidates receiving the most votes will be elected to three-year terms, and the candidate receiving the third number of votes will be elected…
Card Games & Sports, November 2019
What’s the dill with the Pickleball Club this year?
The SunBird Pickleball Club starts the 2019-20 season on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 3 p.m. Join us for a fun day of play and comradery. Pickleball hours are Sundays 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays 8 a.m. to noon, Thursdays 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m. to 10:30…