Johnny Henson This article is written by Steve Farmer. Many players have become pretty good at pocketing balls even though they have developed poor fundamentals along the way. They may have an inconsistent stance, grip, bridge, stroke, or alignment, but they have played that way for years. They have repeated those movements so many times…
Category: Card Games & Sports
Card Games & Sports, November 2026
Other Card Scores
Cribbage John Valentine We meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings in the Apache Room located on the third floor. Buy-in is $1 and we start playing at 6:30 p.m. Please come early. 9/2: 1 Tonja Kinser 726; 2 Gary Sheppard 725; 3 Saige Doughty 723 9/7: 1 Jim Casby 709; 2 Dennis Rittenback 707; 3…
Card Games & Sports, November 2026
Bridge Scores
Monday Afternoon Karlene Garn 9/7: 1 June Preder; 2 Carol Phillips 9/14: 1 Chris Nechvatal; 2 LaVonne Buland; 3 Mary Ellen Hayden 9/21: 1 June Preder; 2 Tom Gillis; 3 Karlene Garn 9/28: 1 Mary Ellen Hayden; 2 June Preder Wednesday Morning 9/2: 1 Jack Besch; 2 Carol Dawley 9/9: 1 Tom Gillis; 2 June…
Card Games & Sports, November 2026
Bocce Ball Marathon 2027—Sign Up Now!
Get ready for another exciting season of friendly competition and community fun! The 2027 SunBird Bocce Ball Marathon is just around the corner, and we’re looking forward to another great turnout. Last year we had 29 teams participate, and we hope to see even more join us this season. Here’s what you need to know: * Signup forms: Available in the…
Card Games & Sports, November 2026
Pickleball at SunBird
There it is. That familiar sound of a pickleball being hit on the SunBird Courts. That sound is overshadowed by the sound of laughter and players having fun. As you move away from the courts, the voice inside your head starts to get louder. “It looks like a fun time with fun people, maybe I…
Card Games & Sports, November 2026
Relishing Pickleball: The State of the Court
David Zapatka While cruising the Mediterranean for two months, I had the opportunity to talk with many guests about pickleball. The story is the same all over the world. From Australia to Europe, from Latin America to Asia, guests said pickleball is sweeping their country, courts are being built in their cities and there’s excitement…
Card Games & Sports, November 2026
Message from the Men’s Club President
Dave White, Men’s Club President I would like to welcome back all of the past members and hopefully any new players that would like to join a fun and competitive golf club. We play on Thursday mornings with the first tee time starting at 9:30 a.m. Our first event this year will be a Gross-Net…
Card Games & Sports, November 2026
SunBird Lady Niners
Teri Bitler The SunBird Lady Golfing Niners Welcome Back Our Winter Visitors! Welcome back to blue skies and sunshine—just the way we like it! Your fellow Lady Niners are excited for another wonderful season filled with birdies, pars, bogeys, and plenty of laughs. It’s always a joy to see our winter friends return to the…
Card Games & Sports, November 2026
Welcome, 18’ers, to Our 2026–2027 Season!
Teri Bitler We’ll kick things off on Nov. 3 with a Reverse Cha Cha Cha shotgun, followed by lunch and our first meeting of the season on the patio. On Nov. 17, the Lady Niners will host us for lunch on the patio after the invitational. This event is always a favorite—pairing 18’ers and 9’ers…
November 2026, Card Games & Sports
Friday 9-Hole Couples Golf
Welcome home SnowBirds! A new season of 9-Hole Couples is ready to begin. The golf course is ready, and we are anxious for the adventure to begin. If you love golf and you love to enjoy the fellowship of others, this group is for you. We welcome all couples and single players of all skill…