Roger Mandeville The end of another hot summer is in sight, and we are excited for double-digit temps at SunBird. SunBird Pickleball Club President Marianna Buescher is excited and looking forward to seeing all of the outdoor activities around SunBird starting to pick up in the next few months. The SunBird Pickleball Club held an…
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Front Page, October 2017
19th annual Community Day set for November 8
Plans are underway for our 19th annual Community Day on Wednesday, November 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The primary purpose of the day is for the enjoyment and benefit and education of our residents and surrounding communities. We are extending an invitation to local vendors to participate, sell, display and demonstrate their services…
Front Page, October 2017
50’s, 60’s, 70’s Variety Show November 24
Barry Miller Yesterday Once More ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70’s show and dance rock ‘n’ roll variety group will be performing at the Yesterday Once More’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Variety Show on Friday, November 24, at the SunBird Country Club, 6250 S. SunBird Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85249. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the show starts at…
Front Page, September 2017
LifeLong Learning Register Now For Fall Semester
Catherine Hammond Registration for the upcoming semester of New Adventures in Learning, a lifelong learning program, has already begun. Nearly 100 offerings provide information on a wide range of topics including history and culture, health and aging and understanding technology. Three programs focus on learning about Native American culture. Another investigates the city of Chandler’s…
Front Page, September 2017
Exciting New Beginner Tennis Program
Front Page, August 2017
August happenings in SunBird
FREE Exercise Class – Walk Away the Pounds Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the SunBird Ballroom SunBird Community Church Sundays at 9:00 a.m. – Non-denominational; everyone welcome! Fish, Chips and Shrimp OR Chicken Tenders Every Friday from 3:00-6:00 p.m.; $8.50 pp. Served with French fries and coleslaw and all the fish or…
Front Page, August 2017
Pickleball getting ready for Fall/Winter season
Roger A. Mandeville Pickleball membership is growing, and the SunBird Pickleball Ambassadors are making plans for another successful fall/winter season at the SunBird Sports Courts. The season starts October 1 and ends May 1, 2018, and the ambassadors are excited about hosting several fun events for residents, their families and friends. Ambassadors are planning a…
Front Page, July 2017
SunBird hosts Southeast Valley Tennis League pilot program
The Southeast Valley Tennis League hosted its first pilot test of league play at the SunBird Golf Resort on May 20, 2017. The SunBird Golf Resort has four tennis courts with the clubhouse and grand palm trees presenting a beautiful backdrop. A total of eight teams (Trilogy 1, Springfield 1, Iron Oaks 2, Sun Lake.…
Front Page, July 2017
Lifelong Learning program offers Speakers Bureau
Catherine Hammond New Adventures in Learning provides programs to local organizations and clubs about lifelong learning opportunities in the Southeast Valley. The Speakers Bureau, led by Tony Contrabasso with the participation of Joan Frank and Sharon Felts, can bring a presentation to any interested group. The talk, along with handouts, will share information about current…
Front Page, June 2017
It was a double installation dinner for the SunBird Lions Club
On April 18, the Chandler SunBird Lions Club held its 2017-2018 Installation Dinner in the Ballroom of the SunBird Recreation Center. The dinner was a joint officers’ installation with the Basha High School Leo’s Club. SunBird officers include President Julie Napton, Vice President Bill Hespel, Reporting Secretary Fred Garmeson, Recording Secretary Marilyn Hespel, Treasurer Ken…