Kathy Sinnott Our country was forever changed on Sept. 11, 2001. The pain, tragedy, and loss from this fateful day eventually spurred an idea that would pay tribute to the men and women who fought for our nation’s freedoms. Several Arizona residents banned together in 2015 with an idea for a ‘living memorial’ that would honor…
Category: November 2023
Card Games & Sports, November 2023
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500 Darlene Thompson We meet in the Apache Room, which is on the top floor, Thursday afternoons at 3 p.m. Please come early. Buy-in is 50 cents. We must leave the chairs and tables where they are located at this time. You have the option to either wear a mask or not. We are allowed…
Card Games & Sports, November 2023
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Monday Afternoon Bridge Karlene Garn 9/04. 1st Karlene Garn, 2nd Dorothy Sykes, 3rd LaVonne Buland 9/11. 1st Carol Dawley, 2nd LaVonne Buland, 3rd Dolores Kline 9/18. 1st Dorothy Sykes, 2nd Dolores Kline, 3rd Shirley Jackson 9/25. 1st Mary Jo Howe, 2nd Dolores Kline, 3rd Shirley Jackson Wednesday Morning Bridge 9/06. 1st Karlene Garn, 2nd LaVonne…
Card Games & Sports, November 2023
Pickleball Schedule
The temps are finally cooling off, and we continue to welcome back some of our members who’ve been away for the summer. Stay tuned for details on our fall events, including a Clinic Night and a Ladies Night Dance Party! Winter hours begin Nov. 1 and are as follows: Monday from 9 to 11 a.m.…
Card Games & Sports, November 2023
Play Your Best Pool:What Is the Fastest Way to Improve Your Game?
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Players are always looking for ways to improve their games. How many players try to improve their game is by asking other players for tips, buying books, a new cue, a new tip, or watching videos on the internet. None of these really help most players improve their skills over time.…
Card Games & Sports, November 2023
Move, Connect, Live, Play, Tennis!
Sharlene Jerome It’s official! Playing tennis is one of the best sports for a longer life, according to a new epidemiological study of Danish men and women. The study found that tennis players had the biggest gains in life expectancy over sedentary individuals, adding 9.7 years to their lives. Badminton players came in second, with…
Card Games & Sports, November 2023
Relishing Pickleball: Doubles Strategies (Continued!)
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, Ms. Littlewood offers these basic doubles strategies for players of any level. To read all her advice, buy her book. Strive for 100% accuracy on serves. The serve is the only shot in the game that is uncontested. There…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
SunBird Lions Club Bingo Is Back
Arlene Block SunBird Lions Club Bingo will be resuming on Friday, Nov. 3. Bingo will be held the first and third Friday of each month. You can get your table and cards in the SunBird ballroom at 5:30 p.m., and the games will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors. There…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
SunBird Lions in Action
Arlene Block Come share delicious cake each month with us as we celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and the excitement of being a SunBird Lion. Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month in the Lakeview Room at the SunBird clubhouse at 4:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. You can see what makes SunBird Lions so special and…