Jamie Morgan For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be upon his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 We invite you to join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus, the…
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Front Page, December 2020
‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly
Harry Huckemeyer Most of us will not be too sad to see the final month of 2020 leave us after a year of many challenges and sacrifices made by so many, for a variety of reasons. Rather than dwell on the past, it may be a good time to start thinking about finding new ways…
Front Page, December 2020
Costume Fun With the Pickleball Club
Suzanne Lipke The SunBird Pickleball Club has transitioned to winter hours as of Nov. 1, and we’re enjoying the cooler weather—finally! Look in the pickleball glass case near the post office and sports courts for a flyer with the current hours—and come out and play with us! We’re always happy to share this great game…
Front Page, November 2020
Crystal Cards Bring Happy Holidays
Bobbie Reed The end-of-year holidays are occasions for sending greetings to friends and family. Crystal Cards has Thanksgiving and Christmas cards among their selections. Of course, there are birthday, get well, thinking of you, and many other special cards. You can now choose the cards you want in the comfort and safety of your own…
Front Page, November 2020
Tennis Club is Back In Action
Jennifer Walden It was a long, hot, summer for some of our members and residents in the Valley of the Sun. Many of you continued to play tennis in the extreme heat! Phew! We all welcome the cooler, more manageable temperatures of fall and winter. Our organized Tennis Club activities will commence the first of…
Front Page, October 2020
SunBird Vehicle Control Gates
Layne Varney, General Manager SunBird, as a gated community, has control gates and barrier arm devices to assist in minimizing unauthorized vehicles from entering SunBird. Authorized entry to open the vehicle control gates can be operated by remote controls for homeowners purchased at the SunBird office or by using a personalized four-digit code assigned to…
Front Page, October 2020
Sauna Golf
Julie Anderson Ladies are enjoying sauna golf in SunBird, combining a round of golf with a built-in sauna, thanks to our 100-degree-plus weather. In addition to cheering for birdies and eagles, we’ve also watched SunBird’s baby ducks, owls, and quail grow up over the summer. We are ready for our snowbird friends to join us…
Front Page, October 2020
Back on Track
Harry Huckemeyer October is the time in the fall when our area normally really comes to life. Unfortunately, with the arrival of the coronavirus, times have changed considerably, forcing us all to change our lifestyles in a manner that we have never experienced before. Hopefully, things appear to be heading in a positive direction, and…
Front Page, September 2020
SunBird Kare Bears Elect New Officers
Barbara Dunbar Our new officers for 2020-21 will be Margaret Speer (president), Deanna Calvert (vice president), Barbara Dunbar (secretary), Katherine Gibbs (treasurer) and Shirley Goodman. The turnover of officers happened in May, and we are moving forward with upcoming projects. The Oct. 15 board meeting will be held at 10 a.m. in the Lakeview Room. Our first…
Front Page, September 2020
Crystal Cards Home Delivery: Now in SunBird
Bobbie Reed Crystal Cards is now delivering to SunBird. This new home delivery service was started in Sun Lakes in August. We want to continue our fundraising during the pandemic when public sales can no longer be held. The new home delivery service has been very popular. Sun Lakers have been delighted to be able…