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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…

SunBird’s Neon Night Party and Outdoor Concert Was a Huge Success!

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…

Conley Cup Tournament

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…

Rotary Club Supports East Valley YMCA

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…

Kare Bears Close Out Their Season

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…

Easter Activities in SunBird

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…

Chalk Full of Fun in the Billiards Room

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…

Lady 18ers Are Having Fun, Fun, Fun!

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…