Rock of the Month

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Rotary Club – August 2025

Have You Seen Me?

I am the SunBird Garden Club’s March Rock of the Month. I can be found among the cacti, plants, and other landscape in the rock gardens. If you find me, take me home and call Garden Club member Mary Jane Mogden at 815-861-1755. The first person who captures the rock will return it to the…

Kare Bears Accomplishing Another Winter Season

Shirley Jackson SunBird Kare Bears have accomplished another Kare Bear Fair, and the final one for this season. Now, throughout the summer months, we will be accumulating wonderful White Elephant items for future fairs. Donations may be made to Joan Bruening at 480-636-0270 (no furniture or clothing). Our Creedence Clearwater concert was enjoyed by many…

Sun Lakes Chorale—Important Date Change

Yvonne Orlich Please note that the Spring Concert date has been changed to Thursday, March 17. We will still be performing at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Riggs Road (just west of Dobson). Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10, and advanced sales will be available…

Thinning Fruit Trees

The SunBird Fruit Picking team has a request of all the homeowners who have fruit trees that need help picking fruit by the team. By thinning out the trees, it not only makes it safer for us, but also helps the trees. With the help of the Internet, here are some tips on thinning fruit…

Bridge Quips

Shirley Jackson Mind Booster: Bridge Despite all the medications doctors prescribe, the best way to save your brain as you get older is to use it. That’s why so many seniors are taking college classes. A less expensive way is to play bridge. According to a study by the University of California at Berkeley, bridge…