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…
Category: November 2026
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…
Clubs & Classes, November 2026
Rotarians Gift Close to 100,000 Dictionaries
Rotarians Gift Close to 100,000 Dictionaries Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director Under Rotary Club of Sun Lakes member Roger Edmond’s leadership and with hands on deck with RCSL members, other Rotarians, Hamilton High School Students and some friends, the 23rd year of preparing and delivering 4,000 dictionaries (close to 100,000 dictionaries in 23…
November 2026, Clubs & Classes
Southeast Valley AAUW Awards Five CGCC Scholarships
Debra Austin The cost of community college is a little bit lighter this fall for five more students at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, thanks to newly awarded $1,500 scholarships from the Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The scholarships are geared toward students studying to advance, change careers or re-enter the…
Clubs & Classes, November 2026
Southeast Valley AAUW Achieves Five-Star Recognition
Debra Austin For the first time, the Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has been recognized for achieving milestones required in the national organization’s Five-Star Program. The local group and the Prescott Branch are the first to receive the honor in Arizona. The challenging program, launched in 2020, directs branches…
Clubs & Classes, November 2026
AAUW to Hear How Local Group Gives Women a Fresh Start
Debra Austin The Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) welcomes Sarah Lords from the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation as guest speaker at its 5:30 p.m. meeting Nov. 16 at Oakwood Country Club. Prospective members are welcome. Lords is Sr. Director of Brand and Strategic Communication for the local nonprofit. Its…
Clubs & Classes, November 2026
SunBird Lions Club – November 2026
The Flamingos Are Out! The flamingos recently helped wish a SunBird resident a happy birthday! To surprise a family member or friend—or welcome a snowbird back to SunBird—take advantage of this opportunity sponsored by the SunBird Lions. Contact Jan Engdahl at 602-568-0511 to arrange for her handlers to place the flock at the home the…