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…
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Community News, December 2024
Pay the Rent
Walter Potthoff From the time of conception Until our race is run, It’s all work and no play With little time for fun Daylight until dark, It’s the name of the game. Makes you wild and wooly, Full of aches and pain. It’s heave-ho, Put your hand to the wheel, Help where you can and…
Community News, December 2024
State Parties – December 2024
Minnesota/Wisconsin Patio Party Update We need someone (or a group) to lead the Minnesota/Wisconsin Patio Party in February. The patio is reserved for Feb. 22, 2025. We will lose this date and the party will be canceled if no one steps up. Contact Barb at 952-240-2819 if you would like this event to continue. Nebraska…
Community News, December 2024
The Three Most Important Words in Real Estate
Catherine Schaeffer For years, the three most important words in residential real estate were location, location, and location. I no longer find that to be true. Over the years, buyers have changed their concerns, and I find they are more concerned about price, condition, and location. Price Your Property Properly A professional realtor will be…
Community News, December 2024
Spotlight on Advertiser: Light Renew Is Truly a Remarkable Pain-Reduction Solution
David Taylor Sunlight has always had a sort of mental health healing effect on humans. Bright, sunny days just seem to lift our spirits. However, there are many types of light. One type can heal physical ailments. Laser light has been found to be a very effective healing type of light. With the advancements in…
Community News, December 2024
In Passing – December 2024
Wayne Chambers Wayne Chambers, beloved husband of 67 years, father, grandfather, and great–grandfather, passed away at his home on Oct. 4, 2024. Wayne and his wife Kate moved to SunBird in 2001. Wayne was a competitive tennis player and played with the SunBird Tennis Club. Wayne was best known for his musical talent and played…
Community News, December 2024
Word of the Month: Gerund
David Zapatka Reader Luz Stella Perotti wrote, “I had a SPLENDID time reading that one (Splendor). It is one of my favorite words.” While reading a fiction writers evaluation team’s comments about what makes a story successful, I came across these sentences, “Successful: tight writing, sharp dialogue, creative use of language, vivid imagery, a surprising…
December 2024, Community News
December Rock of the Month
Have you seen the December Rock of the Month? It is hiding in a common area here at SunBird. If you find this festive rock, follow the instructions taped to the back and call Lisa Onyx at 847-845-1442 to claim your $10 Horizon Room gift card, courtesy of the SunBird Garden Club!
Community News, December 2024
Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information
Medicare Open Enrollment ends Dec. 7. Personalized, objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS…
December 2024, Community News
Patio Kitchen Gets a New Look
Concrete counters on the patio have been completed. The work was done by nine SunBird resident volunteers: George Adams, Dave Meyers, Wayne Blosh, Marty Eckstein, Dan Buescher, Bob Hoffman, Wayne Matthews, John Brockish, and Bill Hook.