The Tower Point Concert Band that first performed at SunBird in February 2018, is returning to SunBird to present another fine performance of concert band music. The date is Sunday, February 24, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the clubhouse ballroom. The band, whose home base is the Tower Point Resort in Mesa, is under the…
Fred Garmeson The SunBird Lions Club has completed its annual collection for the “Packages from Home” project. We are pleased to report that the SunBird residents pitched in again this year and donated 209 pounds of goods that filled 14 cartons. The SunBird Lions Club has been participating in this worthy project since 2010.…
Jen Walden Tennis, anyone? Our 2018/2019 tennis season is now in full swing! (No pun intended). We kicked off the fall festivities with our “Welcome Back” picnic and in-house tournament on November 17. We munched on my favorite (fried chicken) with plates full of scrumptious salads and desserts, graciously donated by our generous members. Thank…
Holiday Light Competition Well, the votes have all been counted for the Holiday Light Competition. We had a total of 67 people who came up to the SunBird patio and cast their ballot. It was a fierce battle for the houses with 1549 Winged Foot (Bob and Joyce Gerber) taking first place, 6917 Oakmont (Joseph…
Rosie VanderVeen The first Kare Bear meeting of the season took place on October 17 as we welcomed five new Kare Bear members: Kitty Determan, Barbara Stolper, Betty Norgord, Gayle Wiedbusch and Susan Agostine. Representatives from Boots in the House, Jamie Sistek and Chris Omitt, gave an update on accomplishments of their organization this year.…
SunBird Lady Picklers Marianna Buescher and Leslie Shaughnessy brought home a gold medal from the Surprise Monster Smash on Friday, October 26. It was a tough day of play against very good opponents, and the ladies prevailed! Fast forward to Sunday in the Mixed Doubles category; Dan and Marianna Buescher bring home the bronze. After…
Jim McCutcheon The SunBird Singers, led by Pat Miller and Kim and Mike Hanson, will present this year’s concerts on December 5 and 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center Ballroom. The concert title is “Everywhere Christmas Tonight.” There will be many pieces of new music performed by the Singers and some numbers…
The Board of Directors is comprised of seven members with staggering three-year terms elected by SunBird homeowners. Each year, at least two members of the Board complete their term, and every third an additional member. This year, two Board positions will be available for election with three interested candidates running for these positions. In…
The largest fundraiser for SunBird Golf Course, our Community Auction, takes place at 2:00 p.m., November 16, on the patio. SunBird Golf Club struggles to maintain a lush course with fewer than 200 members financing the upkeep of the fairways, ponds and fountains which are enjoyed by the entire SunBird Golf Resort community. Could…
Jackie Cox Except for his warm, welcoming smile, one might not notice “Mr. SunBird” while visiting SunBird Community Church, or the annual Rummage Sale. But you’ll be impressed by the many people cooperatively working together, effective sound system, beautiful entry and ballroom and overall success – and a volunteer who quietly organizes it all. His…