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A Strong Women’s Guide to Growing Stronger

Susan Reynhout, Publicity Chairman You are invited to join Women’s Connection’s November gathering for all women in the community on Thursday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m., in our new location of the SunBird Golf Resort clubhouse ballroom. The address is 6250 S. SunBird Blvd., Chandler. You will be pleased with the continental breakfast (gluten-free will…

Anne Petersen: 100 Reasons to Celebrate

Anne Petersen, a SunBird resident since 1990, turned 100 on Sept. 20, with family and friends helping her celebrate. Anne graduated high school in 1940 and married her husband in 1948 in Chicago, Ill. They moved to Wisconsin in 1948 where they raised two sons. Her husband managed the O’Connor Oil Co. Upon their retirement,…

Line Dancing with Judee: A Time To Say Goodbye

Judee Curtis “To everything there is a season and a time to dance.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) There also comes a time when one is unable to dance and teach. Thank you to Linda Robson and all the girls at the Robson newspapers for publishing my articles for almost 28 years, especially the last 20-plus years regarding…

Tennis Club News

Kenny Nelson Good morning, tennis fans! New to the area? New to SunBird? Can’t find anyone to play? Well, come to the SunBird tennis courts just behind the pool and across the street from the club offices. Our schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 to 9 a.m. Beginners: We will work with you…

Desert Threads New ‘Opportunity Quilt’

Sue Bart Desert Threads, a Chapter of Arizona Quilters Guild, met in person on Sept. 8, at 9:30 a.m. in the Ceramics Room at Cottonwood Country Club. Vicki Watson presented information about the “One Block Wonder” style of quilts. A grand time was spent catching up after summer, and doing virtual meetings. A new fundraiser quilt was…

The Magic of Music

Rod Emmerton If your eyes are the window to your soul, then music must be the symphony of your heart! Both the SunBird Singers and Ringers bring a universal love of live music to the stage for a festive presentation on Dec. 8 and 9 at 7 p.m.  This year’s theme is called Heralding a…

Patriot Day Tribute Parade and Ceremony

Wendy Weber, Lifestyle Director The SunBird Fourth Annual Patriot Day Tribute Parade and Ceremony will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11, with the parade beginning at 8:30 a.m., followed by a short ceremony beginning at approximately 9:11 a.m., in the ballroom. Help us honor and remember those who lost their lives 20 years ago on…

SunBird Singers Fall Schedule

Jim McCutcheon The SunBird Singers and Ringers plan to present their annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 8 and 9. The first rehearsal is planned for Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. in the SunBird ballroom. It seems things are finally moving in the direction of being able to perform this year. We certainly hope so! Whether…

Crystal Cards Plans Fall Sales

Bobbie Reed After nearly 18 months of no public events, The Crystal Card Project looks forward to resuming public sales this fall. We are working on schedules, hoping to start in late September or early October. Watch upcoming issues of the SunBird News for more details. Meanwhile, we continue our home delivery option. If you are…

Ladies Who Lunch

Lisa Onyx The Lady 18ers enjoyed a meal together in the Horizon Room after their round of golf. They all had big smiles, so they must have had a great breakfast and round of golf!