Category: December 2020

Line Dancing with Judee

Judee Curtis Being in our own little bubble since March 14, i.e., going for essentials, no company, no traveling and very few take outs, has kept us isolated but well. Some dancers have their own bubbles similar to ours. Others have “bubbles” with more activity and socialization. I’ve made a very sad and hard decision…

Tennis Club Update

Jen Walden It feels great to be back on our beautiful sport courts playing with our SunBird tennis buddies! Our season is now in full swing but, unfortunately, we are down quite a few members. Our Canadian friends cannot join us at this time but, hopefully, we will be seeing some of them return to…

Manager’s Report

Layne Varney, General Manager It has been an interesting and challenging year with the effects of COVID-19 and how to operate and maintain a thriving SunBird Community. This has been a learning experience for everyone and a reality check on how life can change so quickly. As the weather is finally terrific and reaching ideal…

Have You Seen Me?

Laurie Doyle I am the SunBird Garden Club’s December Rock of the Month. I can be found among the cacti, plants, and other landscape in the rock gardens. If you find me, take me home and call garden club member Mary Jane Mogdans at 815-861-1755. The first person who captures the rock will return it…

Returning Residents/Seasonal Renters

Bonnie Marcus, Community Administrator Residents and seasonal renters are beginning to check back in at the HOA office. It sure has been a difficult year for everyone, but we are happy to see you all returning safe and healthy. I would like to remind everyone that when you return, to email us of your return…

Relishing Pickleball: Dink Responsibly

David Zapatka Often called the most important shot in all of pickleball, the dink is the critical shot aspiring players must learn to improve their game. The dink is a shot hit slowly and softly into the opponents’ non-volley zone as close to the net as possible. If the opponent hits this ball hard, it…

Costume Fun With the Pickleball Club

Dan and Marianna Buescher

Suzanne Lipke The SunBird Pickleball Club has transitioned to winter hours as of Nov. 1, and we’re enjoying the cooler weather—finally! Look in the pickleball glass case near the post office and sports courts for a flyer with the current hours—and come out and play with us! We’re always happy to share this great game…

American-Irish Club News

Mary Pilon, Publicity ‘Tis the season—at last! This has been quite a challenging year and, hopefully, 2021 will restore some normalcy for everyone. To celebrate the season and share our blessings with the less fortunate, the Irish Club has planned the following events: 1. Our annual toy drive will take place on Dec. 15. Unwrapped…