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Too Hot for Hiking?

Warren Wasescha What a summer this has been. Hopefully, by the time you read this article, the Valley has cooled off a bit. If you were lucky enough to travel to cooler areas, I’m sure you took in some hiking. If you were here during the heat, I hope you stayed away from the trails…

Children’s Clothing Drive

The SunBird Lions Club needs your help to assist the children from Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School with new or gently used clothing for Back to School in sizes 5 through 12 for either boys or girls. A drop-off box is in the Poster Room at the SunBird clubhouse and is marked with a SunBird…

Manager’s Report

Layne Varney It’s hot! Temperatures are nearing record-breaking consecutive daily highs of over 110 degrees. The monsoon season is officially already here with no storms as of yet. The weather forecast indicates that the storms are on their way. This past month, the emergency automated vehicle entrance gate at Cooper and Waterview drive was officially…

Community Rock Snake

Calling all rock painters, young and old! We are starting a Community Rock Snake here in SunBird. It will be fun to have SunBird residents, family, and friends paint colorful rocks and add to the snake’s body, watch it grow, and wrap around the bocce ball courts. This is a great summer activity for visiting…

New Adventures in Learning—New Friends and New Knowledge

When asked the benefits of taking classes at New Adventures in Learning, Leo Recker answered, “My brain has stayed active, and my curiosity continues to grow. I have met some interesting people, many of whom have become friends.” Since 2008, she has taken multiple classes on topics such as Arizona history, issues in healthcare, investing,…

SunBird Lions Club Clothing Drive for Children

Arlene Block The SunBird Lions Club will be collecting clothing for the children going back to school at the Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School. We are collecting new and gently used casual clothes such as light jackets, socks, blouses, shirts, shorts, dresses, and skirts. We are collecting for girls and boys in sizes 5 through…

Garden Club Rock Hunt

The SunBird Garden Club Rock Hunt is back for the month of July! If you are out enjoying the “dry heat” and happen to be the first to find the “God Bless the USA” rock on our premises, you will be awarded a $10 Horizon Room gift card! Please send a picture showing you have…

A Very Successful Season for the Lady 18ers!

Margaret Munsch, Publicity The Lady 18ers ended their 2022-23 season on a cool and windy Tuesday with a round of golf, enjoying delicious appetizers and desserts prepared by the ladies themselves, a general meeting, and the presentation of the Annual Awards. While the weather for the season was cooler, windier, and wetter than most previous…

Horizon Room’s Smiles, Changes Are Impressing Diners!

Jackie Cox Horizon Room’s new manager Julie Rundle has made some popular changes you’ll enjoy. She is working closely with golf course management to provide food during golf tournaments. She also introduced a popular brunch buffet on Sundays. Responding to customers’ requests, cinnamon rolls are available every morning, prepared by Kathy Waddell. Friday’s menu includes…