Shirley Jackson, President The family of William Phipps requested any memoriam for William Phipps to consider SunBird Kare Bears. Thank you for this consideration. Several people responded with donations to our organization, and we deeply appreciate this kindness. SunBird Kare Bears hosts a Celebration of Life for any SunBird resident or their immediate family at…
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Funny thing about memory, we tend to forget the bad and concentrate on the good. By good, I refer to the common ones, childhood, school, sweethearts; the list goes on and on. These memories we remember because they represented pleasant times. The lost memories contain hate and anger. The frustrations of…
A world-class resource Eric Ehst, Executive Director Recently I was in Gilbert at a meeting of East Valley senior service providers. As soon as I introduced myself as being from Neighbors Who Care another attendee spoke up, “My grandmother lives in Sun Lakes and you take such good care of her!” Then the moderator asked…
Bob Neuman After interviewing numerous residents, I continue to realize how interesting, friendly and unique they are. Add in Norm and Nancy Ott. Visiting friends led to renting in SunBird, then purchasing a home in 2000. Some years they returned at Christmas to be with their son, two daughters and now nine grandchildren. Norm and…
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sun Lakes William Borden, heir of the Borden Dairy estate, inherited one million dollars at age 21. For a high school graduation present, he was sent on a trip around the world in 1904. However, little did those who gave him the trip realize the impact it…
Our Ladies Guild luncheon and fashion show, Swing into Spring fundraiser will soon be here! So on March 9 bring your ticket with your name written on the back of the top and on the bottom and we’ll see you at the Oakwood Country Club starting at 11:00 a.m. with lunch being served at noon.…