Back by popular demand is the golf tournament that honors our Founders. They had the foresight to purchase our jewel, SunBird Golf Course, from the developer and keep it in the hands of the community. The Founders still in SunBird are Ken Karge and Earl Ferguson. The fun-filled weekend kicks off with a giant community…
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Front Page, January 2023
Get Into The Game
Sharlene Sternberg Whether you are a seasoned tennis veteran, a newbie wanting to learn a new sport, or someone who needs a restart into (what I consider to be) the best sport ever, we have a place for you. We offer a variety of drop-ins to allow you to practice your strokes, make new friends,…
Front Page, January 2023
Pickleball Club Shines at Community Day
Happy New Year from the SunBird Pickleball Club! Everyone is enjoying the play, laughter, and smiles! Welcome to our newest club members Jim and Colleen Torbett! Welcome back to two of our players who took some time off but have returned to play, Alan Hodge and Lee Frederick. Some club members had a great time…
Front Page, December 2022
SunBird Hikers Hit the Trails
The SunBird Hikers have hit the trails! We hike every Wednesday from November through March on moderate to easy trails, averaging around five miles and 700 feet elevation. If you would like to join us, email Jack Phillips at [email protected] or Jim Anderson at [email protected]. We meet at the SunBird Post Office parking lot at…
Front Page, December 2022
Tickets for Troops
Nancy Stutman Steven Weintraub, chief strategy officer of the Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix), will address the Jewish War Veterans, Copper State Post 619, on Sunday, Dec. 18. The meeting takes place in the Poolside building of Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A free brunch is offered beginning at 9:30…
Front Page, December 2022
Lady 18ers Kick Off the 2022-23 Season
Margaret Munsch, Publicity The SunBird Ladies League 18ers kicked off their 2022-23 Season on Tuesday, Nov. 1, with a game of golf, followed by a tasty lunch provided by the Horizon Room and a general meeting. The ladies were happy to start another season. At the luncheon, the executive announced that the SunBird Ladies League…
Front Page, November 2022
Employee Appreciation Water Balloon Toss
Layne Varney, General Manager, and Dave White, Golf Club Board President, were the targets for the water balloon toss at the Employee Appreciation Luncheon held on Oct. 7. Water balloons were sold for $1 each, with a total of $100 being collected. All of the employees’ names from both the Homeowners Association and the golf…
Front Page, November 2022
Sun Lakes Rangers Support Shop With A Cop
This December the Arizona Law Enforcement Outreach program will sponsor their annual Shop With A Cop with a Sheepdog. Shop With A Cop is an event that focuses on underprivileged children and young adults within a local community. The Sun Lakes Rangers will be sponsoring several children and young adults to ensure they wake up…
Front Page, November 2022
Pickleball Sign-Up and Schedule
Welcome back, snowbirds! Thank you to all our summer players who endured through the heat, humidity, and bugs! What fun times we have had on the courts. Welcome to our newest club member Wanda Feliciano! Club sign-up continues as people return to SunBird. Please come to the courts with your $20 (cash only) the first…
Front Page, October 2022
Welcome to the Fall Pickleball Season!
Summer hours will continue through Oct. 31, as it is still too hot to play at 2 p.m. many of the days this month. Drop-in hours from May 1 through Oct. 31 are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7 a.m. and Wednesday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. If you would like to be added…