Leon “Skip” Johnson, Chapter Commander Although the local Chapter of the Korean War Veterans had made the decision earlier to put on hold most upcoming events for the remainder of the 2021 year, for the safety of all its members and others, the organization is always dedicated to help assist all veterans in need of support…
Dr. Marc Drake, Sr. Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes The story is told of a guy who had the job of transporting items for others in a small truck. One day, he was hired to transport some chickens. A man in a car following his truck noticed something very unusual: Every mile or so,…
David Zapatka The Arizona Pickleball Players league (APPL) has now expanded its popular team-based pickleball league into its fifth region. After founding the first team-based pickleball league, East Valley Interclub League in 2012 (which has grown ever since), the Arizona Pickleball Players League was formally organized as a nonprofit in 2019 by a group of…
Arlene Block SunBird Lions Club welcomed two new members: Chuck Heitbrink and LuVan Tran Van Don, who became a Lion in Paris, then moved to Virginia, and we now welcome as a SunBird Lion. Lion Carol Zittel, who heads our flag program, has now expanded to 648 flags. If anyone is interested in having a…
Arlene Block SunBird Lions Club participated in Community Day on Nov. 16 at the SunBird Golf Resort. Guests were welcome to a free pair of reader glasses. We are collecting used eye glasses, frames, and lenses. Please drop off at the SunBird business office or give to any SunBird Lion. Thank you for your support.
Rod Emmerton Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye. Let it hereby be known that you are invited to a robust Christmas concert on Dec. 8 or 9 at 7 p.m., hosted by your performing neighbors called SunBird Singers and Ringers! Christmas songs and favorite tunes that “Herald a Merry Christmas” will be offered for your…