Frank Nechvatal At our November meeting we outlined the plans for our Christmas Party on Monday December 2, starting at 5 p.m. in the Horizon Room. Our menu consisted of lasagna, caesar salad, garlic bread, and a dessert of tiramisu. Members had a choice of beverages – beer, wine, soft drinks, or coffee. The cost was…
Category: December 2019
Community News, December 2019
Al-Anon Meeting Notice
The new 12-step Al-Anon group meets Monday evenings at 5 p.m. in the Lakeview Room (located on the main level by the pro shop) of the SunBird clubhouse. If you are concerned about the drinking problems of someone you care about, come and join in on our discussions and receive some help for your peace…
Community News, December 2019
Memories Swing Band to perform at San Tan Ballroom on December 8
John Yu On Dec. 8 in the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom, enjoy Sunday evening with an Arizona and Sun Lakes favorite, Cheryl Thurston and her Memories Swing Band. The band of talented East Valley musicians plays a wonderful upbeat variety of songs to please and will have you dancing the foxtrot, waltz, swing, cha cha,…
Card Games & Sports, December 2019
Courtside with the SunBird Tennis Club
Jenifer Walden We had a great time hosting our tennis buddies from Robson Ranch on Nov. 9. Barb Wallace and Pam Tiffany coordinated the scrumptious sloppy joe luncheon for this event. Thanks, girls! And kudos to all who volunteered their time and efforts to make this such a successful competition. We are hosting another event…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Edgar Cayce Study Group
Our “Search for God” study group meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. in room A-2 of the Cottonwood Country Club. We will explore the readings of Edgar Cayce, who is recognized as one of the greatest psychics of the 20th century and founder of holistic healing. We strive to be healthier, peaceful, and to be…
Community News, December 2019
Word of the Month: Shungite-fullerenes
David Zapatka Shungite-fullerenes: a unique combination of carbon and silicate minerals found in an ancient deposit in Karelia, Russia. Friend and fellow wisdom seeker book club member, Sandria (Joy) Valente, gave me a special gift recently—a shungite-fullerenes rock. I had never heard of these before. Joy explained shungite-fullerenes rocks have special properties and are called…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Spanish Conversation Group
Dianne Zimmerman ¿Se habla español? and looking to practice Spanish with a fun and friendly group? Come join us, as we always welcome new participants. We meet every Wednesday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room of the Arts and Crafts building at Oakwood Country Club. Topics are interesting and varied. Join the…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Healing with Essential Oils
Paullene Caraher The next sharing is on Dec. 4, from 1 to 2 p.m. We will be making one blend for diffusing the aromas experienced during the Christmas/Hanukkah season. These will also be nice gifts for your friends and family. This oil blend will be put in a 5-ml dropper bottle so you can easily add…
Community News, December 2019
Community Church of SunBird—Christmas Eve Celebration
Jamie Morgan Christmas is in the air. The excitement is here—bells ringing, lights glowing, tree decorating, present wrapping, travel planning, and the smell of holiday baking filling the air. The most exciting part of Christmas is the celebration of our Savior’s birth. On that cold, clear night, over 2000 years ago, a precious little boy…
Card Games & Sports, December 2019
Pickleball Fun at SunBird
Ahhh, the cool temperatures of fall have arrived along with many snowbirds returning! Welcome back! 2019-20 Fall and Winter Schedule: Sunday, 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, 2 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, 8 to 10 a.m.; 2 p.m. open play Thursday, 2 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.…