Karen Volk and Colleen Norgard Following the SunBird Garden Club April meeting, a field trip to the Rose Garden at Mesa Community College was held. The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College was established in 1997 in partnership between Mesa Community College and the Mesa-East Valley Rose Society. Through the efforts of countless volunteers and…
Arlene Block The Lions collected food for the AZCEND Food Pantry, eyeglasses, hearing aids, and cell phones. Information about the SunBird Lions Club and the fundraisers and charitable organizations that they work with was available. Thank you to all who stopped by to help support those in need and to get information on our projects.
Layne Varney Summer is here, and the monsoon season officially begins June 20. It is forecasted to be a wetter monsoon season and warmer than historically in some parts of Arizona. However, with all of the crazy weather, who knows? However, we need to be prepared for and refreshed with our safety tips for monsoon…
Members Support Animals in Need Arlene Block Lions Karen Lee and Arlene Block delivered pet beds, crates, cushions, and blankets to the Arizona Humane Society to help pets in need. Items were collected by Lion Michael Block. Lions collect unopened pet food, treats, leashes, collars, pet beds, crates, blankets, towels, and flat sheets for the…
Margaret Munsch The Lady 18ers ended their season with an April Fools’ Scramble on April 1, followed by their general meeting and presentation of annual awards. It was a cool and windy day for March in Arizona, but that didn’t stop the ladies from getting out there and throwing the dice while they golfed! Shirley…
Margaret Munsch On March 12 Karen Hall got her first hole-in-one on hole 13 using her 8 iron for a 90-yard shot. It was a windy day, but Karen took that into consideration as she made the shot. Karen also became a grandmother the same week, so it was a week of momentous celebration. Congratulations,…
The Crown Royals won the Bean Bag Baseball Fall World Series on April 9 in an epic game against the Vollers. The Crown Royals scored nine runs in the bottom of the 7th inning to squeak out a 57-56 championship victory. This was the Crown Royals’ third consecutive World Series Championship. They were put to…
Mary Jo Johnson In March, members of the SunBird Garden Club enjoyed a guided tour at Queen Creek Botanical Gardens.
The Groove-A-Palooza Disco-themed outdoor concert and party was held on March 28. With more than 800 disco-crazed party-goers, a “far out” time was had by all! We would like to give a huge shout-out to the Horizon Room for doing an outstanding job on the catering and bar service. We would also like to thank…
Diane Dub On March 1 SunBird residents and guests attended the Spring Fling in Paradise Dance, sponsored by the Bandits. Colorful leis were offered to each lady, and most guests were casually dressed in “island wear.” The atmosphere in the ballroom was delightfully tropical. Each table was decorated “beach-style,” with mini Adirondack chairs and beach…