Manager’s Report December 2018
Mission complete! The clubhouse room addition and balcony extension have finally been completed. This project added space to the clubhouse for card playing and multi-purpose use of this new room that will accommodate up to about 50 people. The balcony extension is beautiful with a huge shade covering and additional patio furniture for all to enjoy the great weather and views of SunBird.
A huge thanks to the Project Review and Long Range Planning Committee in developing this concept and plan. A great BIG thanks to chairperson Bill Hook for the many, many hours in meeting with contractors and working to make sure it was completed to our complete satisfaction. We look forward to the many opportunities these new additions will afford SunBird.
The elevator has also finally been replaced with new operators, mechanics, circuitry and bringing it up to new fire and safety codes. It is operating smoothly. Both City of Chandler and Arizona State inspectors approved the replacement of elevator this past month. We appreciate your patience with the inconvenience of not having an operating elevator for a couple of weeks.
A resident mentioned earlier last month the idea of adding a handicapped-assisted door opener to the SunBird Post Office. Within a couple of days of this suggestion, the SunBird Lions Club brought a check to the office in the amount of $2,000 to pay for this new device. Within two weeks, the contractor installed the handicapped-assisted door opener and the job is now complete. We appreciate the SunBird Lions Club and all they do for those who have disabilities within and outside of the SunBird community.
The high season is in full swing. This past month, we had many activities including a wonderful Veterans Day service, community garage sale, SunBird’s 20th Community Day, Thanksgiving Dinner, bus trips, trivia, horse races, dances, live music events, new entertainers and much more. Coming up over the next few months are many new activities with some tribute bands scheduled for January, February and March. Get ready to have a blast!
This time of year, we look forward to the many festivities and celebrations, both in and outside of SunBird. Let’s always be thankful for our family, friends and people around us. We are all so fortunate to have the many freedoms and luxuries of life. Have a happy and healthy holiday season!