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SunBird Singers and Ringers Holiday Performance

The SunBird Singers and Ringers are actively engaged in rehearsals as they get ready for their annual Christmas program. This much-anticipated event will take place in the ballroom on Dec. 3 and 4, beginning at 7 p.m. each evening. Directors Pat Miller, Kim Hanson, and Mike Hanson have dedicated their time and effort to select…

Denim and Diamonds Dance November 8

Mark your calendar for the Denim and Diamonds Dance on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. There will be a cash bar. Free Two—Step dance lessons will be provided from 6 to 6:30 p.m., prior to the band starting, and a Line Dance lesson will be provided during…

SunBird Gets Spooky with Halloween Dance

Suzanne Lipke The cauldron is bubbling, and the brooms are ready. Halloween night at SunBird is shaping up to be a frightfully fun evening! On Friday, Oct. 31, the SunBird ballroom will come alive for the annual Halloween Dance starting at 7 p.m. Gather your friends, dress in your spookiest best, and enjoy a night…

Poolside Cheers Party Was a Huge Success

On Sept. 5 more than 100 SunBird residents came out and endured the 100+—degree heat to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the SunBird pool. Layne Varney welcomed the guests and gave the history on how the large pool came from being just a vision to what it is today. The SunBird Water Aerobics, as well…

Lady Niners Want YOU!

Teri Bitler Summer may be winding down, but the Lady Niners are still swinging strong! We tee off every Tuesday morning, just as the sun peeks over the horizon, and follow it up with good eats and even better conversation in the Horizon Room. A few of our traveling members have returned, so our tee…

An Exciting Fall Semester Is Coming!

Get ready! Fall 2025 at New Adventures in Learning (NAIL) is shaping up to be one of our most dynamic semesters yet! With 100 classes, over 10 brand-new presenters, and a brand-new website, this fall is all about exploration, connection, and lifelong learning. New Classes, New Faces, Endless Possibilities! From writing workshops to Spanish and…

Like Hiking? SunBird Invited to Join the Fun!

Warren Wasescha Think about joining our Hiking Club. We are a friendly, inclusive group of hikers who welcome all able-bodied hikers. Our goal is to make group hiking fun, challenging, social, and safe. We hike formally November through April and informally May through October. Our club is open to residents living in Sun Lakes and…

Hiking Umbrellas and Poles

Warren Wasescha, Sun Likes Hiking Club I was hiking down the Echo Canyon trail on Camelback Mountain with a friend on a warm day. A guy in his 40s passed us, quickly hopping from one rock to another down the trail, carrying a bottle of Aquafina in one hand and a cell phone in the…