Marianna Buescher I want to share with you our experience the morning that my husband had a stroke, so that you will be able to see the signs if something similar happens to you. It was 5 a.m., and Dan was getting ready to go play pickleball. He said something to me, and it sounded…
Category: November 2021
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Essentrics® Workouts Are Coming Back to SunBird!
Women and a few men are getting in shape with a low-impact, full-body exercise program called Essentrics®, a dynamic stretch program designed to lengthen, strengthen, and tone the body. The class will be taught by certified instructor Melissa Craig. Melissa is an avid golfer and tennis player. She has been practicing Essentrics® for about seven…
Association News, November 2021
Notes from the Board of Directors Meeting
Chuck Heitbrink, HOA Board Secretary The board of directors met on Monday, Sept. 27, at 10 a.m. in the ballroom. The following are notes from that meeting: Members present: Steve Seel, Lisa Onyx, Jim Anderson, Dan Buescher, Dirk Close, Linda DiPalma, Chuck Heitbrink, and Manager Layne Varney The meeting was called to order at 10…
Community News, November 2021
At New Adventures in Learning, Clarity Is a Good Thing
Jan Bobbett and Mary Kenny How would you define these words: presenter, member, class, facility, curriculum guide? At New Adventures in Learning (NA) these and other terms have specific meaning for all involved in the program. Presenters are members of our larger community. They are key volunteers, and not all are members of NA. But they…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Scandinavian Club Is Back!
Carolyn Hawkins and Maynard Iverson Good food, entertainment, and friendship describe our club. Friends of the Scandinavian culture will enjoy an evening of lively folk music performed by Freddy Vecely on the grand piano, at Sun Lakes Country Club on Sunday, Nov. 21. The evening begins with a social hour at 5 p.m., with an…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Minnesota/Wisconsin Party!
We are back! The band is back! The chicken is back! So, hold the date! Saturday, Feb. 16, 2022, from 4 to 8 p.m. It’s fiesta time!
Association News, November 2021
Manager’s Report
This summer, Arizona had an unusual amount of rain, with an average increase of 400%. Sounds like a huge increase, but that amounts to a whopping four inches of rain. With that, it was assumed that this fall would be an ideal time to schedule road maintenance and repair work. During this scheduled roadwork, two…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Lions Club Bingo
The SunBird Lions Club Bingo will begin on Friday, Nov. 5, and then will be held on the first and third Friday of every month until April. There will be a variety of games, along with chances to double your winnings. The game packs and game patterns will change week to week, while the special…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Sun Lakes Council Recognizes Knight of the Year
Maynard Iverson, PR Chair, Council 9678 On Sept. 20, Council 9678 recognized Knight of the Year, Dennis McMullen, with an engraved plaque and a standing ovation! Dennis earned the award for his excellent work in setting up “hybrid” meetings (both in-person and electronic). During the pandemic, many members were reluctant to attend face-to-face meetings. This…
Community News, November 2021
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook This is the third and final article in a series on the remodeling elements included in the Houzz Best in Design 2021. Houzz is a great resource for saving photographs of rooms you like to your project design professional to communicate how you want your home to look. What makes this award designation…