Category: June 2014

SunBird Community Church news

Bob Neuman I believe in the sun even though it doesn’t shine, I believe in love, even when it isn’t shown, I believe in God even when he doesn’t speak. Words scratched on a concentration camp wall. “Imagine the person who etched those words. Try to envision his skeletal hand gripping the broken glass or…

Proud to be Americans: Americana Musical Show set for July 3

Pat Thomas We are proud to be Americans and each Fourth of July Norm Littrell produces a musical show at SunBird Golf Resort to prove it. He uses SunBird talent, as well as talent from nearby communities. This year is no exception. Norm calls the show Americana Musical Show and it will take place on July…

PAL membership update

Mary Scala Here we are, friends of PAL – the final column for this season. Holy cow, where did it go? Maybe I just woke up. No, that’s not right, I guess you and I have struggled through the months. But, hey I’m still here and so are they who must be obeyed (Board of…

SunBird Lions and Basha LEOs install new officers

Newest SunBird Lions Melvin Jones Fellows, Lion Bill Reid and Lion Gail Holland flanked by PDG Fred Garmeson (left) and President Lion Ray Clark (right).

Fred Garmeson At its annual installation dinner the SunBird Lions installed their new officers and the new officers of the Basha High School LEO Club. The 2013-2014 LEO President received her 100 percent President’s award and a number of LEOs received Certificates of Appreciation for assisting the Lions during their food drives. Eight Lions received…

Footnotes from the Library

Nancy Smith We’re halfway through 2014- we work, we play, with lots in between. Our new library sports a brand new look, books and magazines in each corner and nook You can question we seniors, and laugh as we dream– but don’t count us out in 2014 There’s just one thing we hope you’ll learn:…

Inspirational Corner

“This is for June, and all the summers it brings For the chiming of the church bells…that sing In songs of matrimony o’er top hats and lace  ‘Fore June passes torch, to July’s scarlet face And the trees in full jacket, leaves forest green The last pink of magnolia, can still yet be seen There’s…

Summer activities

Zumba Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Navajo Room; Fridays from 9:00–10:00 a.m. in the Ballroom Zumba instructor Mary (Cat) Sullivan will offer classes Wednesdays in the Navajo room and Fridays in the Ballroom. There is a charge of $3 per class. Everyone is welcome. Karaoke with Jamal Friday, June 6 from 6:00–9:00 p.m.…

Manager’s Report – June 2014

Layne Varney As the temperatures rise into the 100s the maintenance and improvement projects continue at SunBird. The annual tree trimming of all common area desert trees was completed in May, access pruning and thinning many of the large trees throughout SunBird. All of the palm trees will be trimmed in June just after the…

Road to the Vote – June 2014

Currently, the CC&Rs state: 6.3 Purpose of Assessments. The association shall apply all funds and property received by it, … for the common good and benefit of SunBird and the members of the association …referred to herein as “Common Expenses.” Common Expenses include, without limitation, expenses for the acquisition, construction, alteration, maintenance, provision and operation,…