Wendy Armijo, Lifestyle Director Thank you, SunBird! Saturday, April 1, was an absolutely beautiful evening for SunBird’s Neon Night Party and Outdoor Concert! With over 1,200 SunBird residents and guests in attendance, this fabulous event featured Renaissance recording artist Dina Preston Band, delicious pulled pork sandwiches prepared by the Horizon Room, amazing food trucks: Copper…
Congratulations to Team Canada for out-scoring Team USA (14-10) and taking home the prized Conley Cup in the 2023 tournament! It was a close race, and the Canadians prevailed all weekend while providing great entertainment for those spectators following the teams around the course. This thrilling, three-day event is similar in format to the Ryder…
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) serves the East Valley in many ways. RCSL presented a $1,000 check to Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA. The donation will be directed towards scholarships to the YMCA’s Safety Around Water Week’s May 2023 Learn How to Swim Program. Safety Around Water is a…
Shirley Jackson SunBird Kare Bears have had a fruitful season. The by-laws have been reviewed, updated, and approved. Members should have received a copy of the by-laws, along with the February minutes, sent via email. The March meeting was filled with the election of a new board. Discussion and approval of payout of the funds…
Palm Sunday Our Easter Celebration this year begins on Palm Sunday, April 2, at 9 a.m. in the ballroom. Our Celebration Singers are pleased to present a selection of songs from The Easter Story cantata, by Thomas Fettke and Thomas Grassi. Pastor Gary Howell is our pastor that morning. Maundy Thursday Our Easter Celebration continues with…
Sue Stephenson An overlooked activity at SunBird is billiards. The Billiards Room is located on the ground floor adjacent to the HOA office. The room is very active. On Wednesday morning the ladies play from 9 to 11 a.m. The women’s group plays straight 8-Ball. Couples stop in for play throughout the day. Men play…
Margaret Munsch, Publicity SunBird Lady 18ers hosted a Home and Home Tournament on Feb. 7 with ladies from Springfield, Sun Lakes, Palo Verde, and Ironwood Golf Leagues. It was a step aside scramble with 100 players. The final scores were tight, with a number of teams tying, but in the end, the players on eight…
Our team of directors is once again excited to lead the SunBird Singers and Ringers to excellence in their spring concert, slated for March 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. in the ballroom. We have all been busily practicing a variety of songs and several bell/chimes pieces, as well, for your listening pleasure. Our choir…
MJ Johnson Did you know: You don’t have to get your hands dirty to be in the Garden Club? While there are several ladies who do grab their garden tools, put on garden gloves, and weed several of our common areas, it is not a requirement! (But we can always use more help!) Did you…
Chuck Warren It’s almost time for the 25th Annual SunBird Rummage Sale! As usual, I cannot do the sale without your help. If you are willing and able to help, I would be most grateful. The dates for this year’s event are Friday, Feb. 24, to mark the items as they arrive (from 7 a.m.…