ACC Committee It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Suddenly, multicolor lights and lawn art with colored lights are beginning to pop up all over SunBird. According to the ACC Guidelines, page 3: “All holiday decorative lighting requires no ACC permit but may not be illuminated (turned on) earlier than 30 days prior, Tuesday,…
Category: December 2024
December 2024, Community News
Memoirs from ‘Mama’ (Katy Reed)
Kathleen Ismael, IronOaks Reflexology That Little Christmas Tree For years and years I’ve had a large tree The smell of the pine remains with me! Popcorn strung by the children— Cranberries and paper chains made with glee. Beautiful ornaments hung on the tree. Pretty lights strung around and around, Old-fashioned birds, bells, and tinsel Would…
December 2024, Card Games & Sports
Men’s Golf Club News
Scott Moore Hello to all. As one of our many seasonal residents, I am glad to be back at SunBird! Although we seasonal folks didn’t have to endure the summer, like the full-time SunBirders did, if you live somewhere in the West, it was probably quite a bit over “normal temperatures” for you, too. Men’s…
December 2024, Card Games & Sports
Second Wheelchair Tennis Exhibition During Charity Tennis Tournament
Barb Jorgensen Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) has again extended its annual Bradshaw/Neu Tournament to include an outstanding tennis exhibition by wheelchair athletes from Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center. Come out to watch this amazing sports event. CTC will be making a donation to Ability360, as well as Neighbors Who Care and Boys & Girls Clubs,…
December 2024, Card Games & Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Be Courteous on the Pickleball Court—Make It Fun!
David Zapatka I play pickleball for fun. Do you? If it wasn’t fun, I wouldn’t play it. I like to play with fun people. Don’t you? Are these things important to you? If they are, this article is for you and your friends. Being courteous and having fun means finding enjoyment in the sport and…
December 2024, Card Games & Sports
Card Scores
500 We meet in the Apache Room, which is located on the top floor of the clubhouse, on Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. Buy-in is 50 cents. If you have any questions, please call Darlene Thompson at 602-460-1501 and leave a message and she will get back to you. October winners: 10/03. 1st (tie) Gleva…
December 2024, Card Games & Sports
Bridge Results
Monday Afternoon Bridge Karlene Garn October winners: 10/07. 1st Mary Jo Howe, 2nd Shirley Jackson, 3rd Beth Miller 10/14. 1st Barb Ott, 2nd Larry Schoenborn, 3rd June Preder 10/21. 1st Larry Schoenborn, 2nd Beth Miller, 3rd Karlene Garn 10/28. 1st June Preder, 2nd Peggy White, 3rd LaVonne Buland Wednesday Morning Bridge October winners: 10/09. 1st…
December 2024, Card Games & Sports
Pickleball Club
The SunBird Pickleball Club is delighted to welcome our newest members Joyce Kelner, Bob Allison, and Bill Holliday. We’re excited to have you with us, and we look forward to playing together on the courts! Once you’ve paid your dues, you’ll gain access to our TeamReach app where you can view all club play schedules…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
What Do You Say to a Gold Star Mom?
Kathy Sinnott How often do we see heroes wearing insignias or uniforms that identify one’s service in the military or other hero profession? How often do we then congratulate and thank them for their service? For the Gold Star Moms who wear the Gold Star lapel pin, it’s of the utmost importance to approach them…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
SunBird Patrol
The SunBird Patrol would like to wish all our residents a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Speed Limits and Stop Signs: Patrol has addressed the complaints about speeding delivery vehicles not stopping at stop signs. Just a friendly reminder: Please be sure to watch your speeds while driving around the community, and be sure…