David Zapatka The Arizona Pickleball Players league (APPL) has now expanded its popular team-based pickleball league into its fifth region. After founding the first team-based pickleball league, East Valley Interclub League in 2012 (which has grown ever since), the Arizona Pickleball Players League was formally organized as a nonprofit in 2019 by a group of…
Category: December 2021
Community News, December 2021
Concert Alert!
Rod Emmerton Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye. Let it hereby be known that you are invited to a robust Christmas concert on Dec. 8 or 9 at 7 p.m., hosted by your performing neighbors called SunBird Singers and Ringers! Christmas songs and favorite tunes that “Herald a Merry Christmas” will be offered for your…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Wonderland of Lights Fundraiser
The Wonderland of Lights Fundraiser is sponsored by the Ladies Community Chit and Chat Group. Christmas Trees were set up on Nov. 11 to Nov. 17. Bidding was Nov. 18 through Nov. 24. Tree Lighting is Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. at the location of Optum Community Center, in the building that says Optum Care.…
Community News, December 2021
Christmas Is Coming—Hear the Church Bells Ring!
The Community Church of SunBird invites you and your family to join us for our Christmas Eve Service in the ballroom. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m., and our service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Our time of worship will include an opportunity to join in singing of several favorite hymns. Some of our members…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Join Our Advanced Spanish Conversation Group
Are you a Spanish speaker and would like to practice your Spanish? This group is for you! Join us every Thursday, from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in Cottonwood Meeting Room A-2, behind the Cottonwood Library. We are a fun, welcoming group. Sun Lakes residency is not required. Please contact Dianne Zimmerman at 480-401-8315 for additional…
Community News, December 2021
Essential Oils for a Stress-Free Holiday Season
JoAnne Guadioso The holiday season is meant to be full of joy, merriment, and happy socializing but can stray far away from this. Your days may be filled with gift shopping, family reunions, party planning, overeating, and not enough sleep. Prepping for the holidays can be harsh on anyone! Luckily, essential oils can be wonderful…
Community News, December 2021
Word of the Month: Irenic
David Zapatka Friend, fellow bridge enthusiast, and reader Maria Davis wrote, “I came across this word today as I was flying to Miami. I rarely get five hours of uninterrupted reading time! I was reading Essays on Ethics by Jonathan Sachs, so he used the British spelling “eirenic,” which is closer to the original Greek word.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
‘String’ Quilt Made in One Afternoon
Sue Bart, Publicity Coordinator A few Desert Threads members made a quilt top for charity in one afternoon of sewing during October. Jody Edwards, community service coordinator, led the attendees in a sewing session to make a quilt top. Strips of various widths of fabric (called “strings”) were stitched on a base of batting to…
Association News, December 2021
Manager’s Report
The high season is in full swing here at SunBird, and the weather is terrific! We are so glad to welcome back the many residents who were away for the summer and even longer. During the month of November, we have had many activities including a wonderful Veterans Day service, Community Garage Sale, SunBird’s 23rd…
Community News, December 2021
Have You Seen Me?
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 Mogden at 815-861-1755. The first person who captures the rock and returns it to the Garden Club will receive…