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SunBird Lions Club – July 2025

Cheers Social Group Activities

In Passing

Lola Laney

Lola Laney Longtime SunBird resident Lola Laney passed peacefully on June 11 with her daughter by her side. Lola enjoyed many Arizona winters with her husband, Dan. They shared time between their Washington home at Summit Lake and SunBird. After Dan’s passing she continued to winter in SunBird, enjoying golf, bridge, her Friday Fun Group,…

Cheers Social Group Activities

Cheers Trip Opportunities: The Prescott Bluegrass Festival was attended by several Cheers members. They not only got to enjoy a day of music, but they didn’t have to drive or find parking. For those looking to escape the heat while not traveling overseas, there is Broadway in the Desert, Sept. 18-21, in St. George, Utah.…

Card Scores

Tuesday and Friday Texas Hold ’em Vic Kinser We meet at 6 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday in the Navajo Room. We play a tournament-style Texas Hold ’em Poker game with a $5 buy-in. Approximate payout for 1st 60%, 2nd 30%, 3rd 10%, plus a separate pot for high hand of the night. New players…

Word of the Month: Piastre

David Zapatka Reader Chuck Hakkarinen, commenting on the May WOTM column, writes, “In the 20th century, Paladin was the name of the character played by actor Richard Boone in the TV western “Have Gun, Will Travel.” He was quite the dandy, living in San Francisco, quoting the Classics, fast on the draw. I think he typically…

Cheers Singles Group Update

Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 203 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…

New Adventures in Learning—New Friends and New Knowledge

When asked the benefits of taking classes at New Adventures in Learning, Leo Recker answered, “My brain has stayed active, and my curiosity continues to grow. I have met some interesting people, many of whom have become friends.” Since 2008, she has taken multiple classes on topics such as Arizona history, issues in healthcare, investing,…