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Still Stayin’ Groovy at 70!

Sharlene Jerome SunBird resident and lead organizer Melissa Craig hosted an amazing birthday party for all our residents who are turning 70 this year. Even though these folks were born in the ‘50s, they really channeled their ‘70s mentality and came out with a bang! Yeah, man, we still got it! There were more than…

Ladies Travel Team Wins Trophy Second Year in a Row!

Margaret Munsch Congratulations to the SunBird Ladies Travel Team for bringing the East Valley Travel Team League trophy home to SunBird for the second year in a row! The league includes teams from Sun Lakes, Ironwood, Palo Verde, and, of course, SunBird. The SunBird team is comprised of the top low handicap ladies in the…

Pickleball Club: A Thriving Community on the Courts

The SunBird Pickleball Club continues to grow, bringing together players of all skill levels for fun, fitness, and friendly competition. We want to extend a warm welcome to our new members Mark Beardsley, Randy Gushulak, Kathy Keefe, Carol McNerney, Patty Neavill, Susan Overgaard, Dan Prudent, and Debbie Swanson, and a welcome back to our returning…

Pickleball Club Welcomes back snowbirds!

We’re thrilled to welcome all our snowbird friends back to SunBird and the pickleball courts! It’s great to see our community buzzing with activity again as we dive into another fun and exciting season of pickleball. A special welcome to Bob Allison, Terri Ziegler, and Rosa Semenchuk who recently joined the SunBird Pickleball Club. We’re…

Home and Garden Tour

The SunBird Garden Club is pleased to announce that seven beautiful homes will be open to ticket holders on March 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. We will also have guided tours of the recently renovated Educational Garden. Tickets are $15 (cash or check only) and will be sold in front of the library on…

Lady 18ers Enjoy the Holidays

Margaret Munsch, Publicity The SunBird Lady 18ers sure know how to have fun! They started the month of December with a Red vs. Green Team Christmas game. Secret Santas left treats on each hole for the naughty and nice! The match was close, with the Red Team winning in the end. KPs were awarded to…

SunBird Bandits Golf Tournament Open to All!

The annual SunBird Bandits Golf Tournament will be on Wednesday, Feb. 26, with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The format is a two-person triple play event (scramble/best ball/alternate shot). Teams will be Women, Men, and Mixed (all flighted). The cost is $60 per player, which includes coffee and donuts, a round of golf, mulligans,…

Chili Cook-Off!

Jack Cooper The SunBird Chili Cook-Off is set for Wednesday, Jan. 22, beginning at 5 p.m. in the ballroom. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $12 for those not participating in the Founders Tournament. The Founders Tournament draw for teams will be held at 7 p.m. following the Chili Cook-Off festivities, which are…

Candlelight Service

Excitement is mounting, and the thrill of anticipation for the holiday season is upon us. What better way to celebrate Christmas Eve than with a Candlelight Service right here in SunBird? The Community Church of SunBird is opening the ballroom doors to residents, family, and friends as we celebrate the birth of our dear Savior…