Wendy Weber, Lifestyle Director The good times have finally returned to SunBird! With a lot of our SunBird residents having been vaccinated, we started to reintroduce new and old events and activities back into SunBird, all of which have been a huge success! Two of our newest activities, Bar Bingo and Fame Trivia, have been…
David Zapatka We’re doing something different this month. We’re going to explore getting a new word into dictionaries. Reader Debbie M. writes, “Hello, I enjoy your column and want to offer a suggestion. ‘Orbisculate’ is a word not yet in the dictionary. I think we should help the young people who are trying to get…
Ray Texeira One of the things we love about the Fun Lakers social club is how our members come together. There are folks who are always ready to pitch in and make events enjoyable for everyone, and those who help behind the scenes. In appreciation for what they do, we honor them with a Fun…
For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Please note: Due to decreased capacity restrictions, it is important to book early, as space is limited. Cave Creek High Tea and Shopping July 17, 2021 Price: $125 per person Established in 2002, the English Rose Tea Room has…
Joe Wert and Kathy Keefe Hometown/State: Seattle, Wash. Joe and Kathy have been married 25 years. They enjoy golf, bocce ball, genealogy, and social activities. Dee Sabellico Hometown/State: Chandler, Ariz. Dee has three children and four grandchildren. She enjoys sewing. Kevin and Belle Smith Hometown/State: Gig Harbor, Wash. Kevin and Belle have been married 35 years…
Julie Hayman Food donations are still being accepted. There is a food bank box in the Photocopy/Poster Room located across from the library. The box is labeled as such for the convenience of everyone. Please do not put items for the food bank in any other container, including the Crystal Card container, which is also…
SunBird Safety Task Force During the cooler weather, we see many of our neighbors outside, and we can see that they are okay. But with the onset of the hot summer temperatures, many of us “hibernate” in our homes. We have quite a few people in SunBird who live alone. Let’s keep in touch with…
David Zapatka 2020 was a crazy year. Many pickleball tournaments were canceled. Public pickleball courts were closed and padlocked. That being said, Arizona pickleball players found ways to safely play, and even through the pandemic, new players found pickleball in record numbers. For 2020, Pickleball Rocks Clothing and Equipment Company recognized a mixed doubles pair…
Janet Cook There are two major building and remodeling industry shows where vendors showcase their products for professionals: the International Builders Show (IBS), and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (KBIS). New products can be submitted to be recognized as a significant gain in technology and design. Here are some of our favorites that won…
Dean Athmer The Sun Lakes Posse will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, July 8, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The address is 9531 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. The event will be in the meeting room, with plenty of space to comply with social distancing requirements. Here are the basic…