Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club By the numbers, we did a lot of hiking this season. Collectively 150 active hikers hiked a total of 6,500 miles, 20% more miles than last year. Total AEG (average elevation gain climbed) totaled over 900,000 feet, or about 170 miles straight up into the sky, almost the equivalent…
As another busy season winds down, we begin to say goodbye to our snowbird friends. This year brought a wonderfully full studio, with a variety of instructors offering classes to both members and non-members alike. Our Clay & Sip and Clay Play classes were a hit—consistently full—and we also enjoyed hosting several private classes throughout…
Mary Humecke The annual scholarship fundraiser held by AAUW Southeast Valley on March 21, exceeded expectations! Almost two hundred people attended and were treated to delicious appetizers while enjoying acoustic guitar selections masterfully played by local musician Joe Lombardi. The speakers, Dr. Carissa Lynch, dean of students at San Marcos Elementary School and Maddy Rohm,…
Diane Wimmer May has arrived, and we have said goodbye to several artists until fall or winter months. Our diehard year round artists will still be active every week. We welcome new members, both SunBird residents and artists from outside SunBird, who are looking for a creative environment to share with fellow artists. We meet every…
If you find this festive rock in a common area here at SunBird, please call the number on the back to claim your $20 Horizon Room gift card, courtesy of the SunBird Garden Club. Congratulations to Randy Plant, who found the April rock and claimed his gift card! This is the final rock for the…
Robin Wilson If you recognize Sandra Givens, it might be from her years as a regional HR manager or perhaps from the cover of one of her nine published novels. Since 2023, however, our clients know her best as the friendly face behind the wheel. A Journey of Resilience After years of Bay Area living,…