SunBird summer pickleball is in full swing! Join us for our summer hours every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7 a.m. Pickleball is a fun and energetic way to socialize and make new friends, so come on out! On a more serious note, there have been instances where emergency medical assistance was needed on the…
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July 2024, Front Page
Summer Hiking at Its Best
Warren Wasescha For club hikers who spend summers in places like Colorado or Washington State, you’ve got a pretty good thing going with hiking in cooler weather. If you’re in SunBird and Sun Lakes in July, hiking can be a bit more challenging due to the heat but just as enjoyable with a bit of…
July 2024, Front Page
Happy 4th of July
Over 600 American flags fly over the homes and streets in SunBird for each national holiday showing our appreciation for our freedom, protection, services, and to all those who make this possible. It is awesome to drive through SunBird and see this great display of respect and patriotism.
June 2024, Front Page
SunBird Memorial Wall
A new SunBird Golf Club community Memorial Wall is located on the water pump station, facing Waterview and the driving range. The wall is divided into two sections: one for our veterans and the second for civilians (anyone may be placed on the wall, SunBird resident or not). Waterview is a well-traveled street and an…
June 2024, Front Page
Another Successful Golf Season Comes to an End!
Margaret Munsch The Lady 18ers ended their season with a round of golf, a lunch which included delicious desserts prepared by Joyce Gerber, a general meeting, and presentation of the annual awards. The ladies were asked to decorate an Easter bonnet, hat, or visor for the event, and prizes were given to many of the…
June 2024, Front Page
Summer Ballroom Dance Classes for Singles and Couples
John Yu What better way to get rid of the summer doldrums than to learn ballroom dances? Many residents want to do ballroom dancing but do not know how to get started. Well, thanks to David Guthrie, our Cottonwood Palo Verde Active Lifestyles Director, the Sunday Dance Club will be conducting Ballroom Basics classes throughout…
May 2024, Front Page
SunBird Lady 18ers
Margaret Munsch Congratulations to Cindy Vig on winning the annual SunBird Ladies League Club Championship. This was a two-week flighted low gross tournament held on March 12 and 19. Cindy won with a two-day total of 140, which is only six over the course par. This is Cindy’s 10th time winning the Club Championship. Way…
May 2024, Front Page
American Irish Club Gets the Paddy Started
Phyllis Zaccone, Publicity Chairman March was a great month for the American Irish Club. It began with our Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner and Basket Raffle. The evening started with a nice dinner, followed by music performed by The Rusty Parts. Great job, everyone. Sharon VanGruensven headed up a committee to prepare baskets. She did…
April 2024, Front Page
SunBird Hikers at Canyon Lake
The SunBird Hikers crushed the Canyon Lake Trail, depending on your definition of “crushed.” We completed the trail, enjoying the lush vistas of Canyon Lake in the distance. To celebrate another successful year, all past, present, and future SunBird Hikers are invited to our year-end party on April 3 at 4 p.m. at the Andersons’.…
April 2024, Front Page
Singers and Ringers; March Concert Highlights!
Rod Emmerton Your SunBird Singers and Ringers enjoyed another spring concert in our ballroom this past March. We had a wonderful response from our community, and we are hopeful that our musical presentations were an exposé of goodwill, musical camaraderie, and pure enjoyment. Your talented neighbors worked extremely hard from early January to the March…