Denise Lott Each year on November 10 the U.S. Marine Corps celebrates throughout the world their founding birthday 240 years ago. Sun Lakes is no exception. The Marines from the East Valley Marines Detachment 1296 held their annual Birthday Ball in November at the Oakwood Country Club. This year’s guest of honor was William L.…
November through April Activity section of pool: Lap Swimming daily from 7:00–8:00 a.m. Water Aerobics M-F from 8:00–9:00 a.m. Lap Swim M-F from 9:30 a.m.-noon Water Volleyball daily from Noon– 1:30 p.m. Water Aerobics M-W-F from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Lap swim daily from 6:30–8 p.m. Children may also use daily from 4:00–6:00 p.m. Leisure section of…
Frank Nechvatal The November meeting was held in the SunBird Ballroom. The meeting was to outline plans for the December Christmas party; however, at the writing of this article the author is unsure of what the plans are. In the Executive Meeting it was discussed that there would be a Christmas dinner held on the…
Bob Neuman Once more as we enter into the spirit of Christmas, do we realize it does not exist for the gifts, the shopping, the gatherings or the food? It exists because God sent His son in the form of a tiny baby to save our souls and open the door to Heaven. As Max…
Bob Neuman Few residents will disagree that SunBird has been blessed with friendly and talented people. The many and varied productions in our Ballroom featuring local performers attest to these facts. On Christmas Eve, another production will occur that has these elements but includes another item that is very important. The purpose is to honor…
The SunBird Kare Bears will host a holiday fair in the SunBird Golf Resort Ballroom on Saturday, December 5 from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The fair is open to the general public and there is no admission fee. Over 40 vendors attend with a variety of wares for sale. The Kare Bears hosts a white elephant…
Sunday breakfast buffet is now available each Sunday for $9. For lighter diners we will now be offering a small list for order off the menu. The Horizon Room is open for Sunday breakfast from 8:00 a.m.-noon. We look forward to seeing you.
Each library volunteer was asked to personally give her/his reason for spending work time in the library. It makes for grateful reading: Margaret Speer says it’s amazing how many different kinds of books we receive all the time. Even a smaller library has so much to offer. Our Canadian, Carole Elton, loves assisting whenever she…
Norm Noble There is a bell that has been traveling around the world, starting in Canada, then England, followed by Scotland, the USA, and soon it will visit Thailand. It is an unusual bell in that it doesn’t ring. It just travels. The idea for this traveling bell started with the Rotary Club of Sooke…
Patty Dennehy, Library Paraprofessional There’s a lot going on at the Ed Robson Library in December, so mark your calendars! On Tuesday, December 8 at 1:00 p.m. Flamenco guitarist Chris Burton Jacome returns for an incredible one hour performance. Chris performed here last year to a full house. On Monday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m.…