The members of the SunBird Lapidary Club are all hoping for a safe and healthy return and to pick up where we left off at the closing of the 2019-20 season. It was a most encouraging year of increased membership and new adventures into fused glass and reviving the art of lost wax jewelry making.…
David Zapatka Are you looking for an enriching retirement activity? Are you interested in quality exercise while having a good time? Are you interested in a social environment where you can meet friendly, fun people? Are you interested in making new friends in your community? Consider giving the fastest-growing sport in the world, pickleball, a…
Duane Dub, Vice President, SBGC In 2021 we are showcasing the golf course carvings by highlighting a carving (or two) each month. Let us start with the history. In 2006 Leo Buries, our golf course manager, was left with dead and downed trees from the monsoon season. Rather than pay for the removal of the…
Wendy Weber, Lifestyle Director Linda D. Knudsen Hometown/State: Sammamish, Wash. Linda has two children. She enjoys golf and the Garden Club. Renee Overton Hometown/State: Vineland, N.J. Renee is divorced and has five children. She enjoys dance, art, volunteering, exercise, pickleball, the Garden Club, hiking, biking, ceramics, lapidary, quilting, yoga, and Pilates. Rodnee Knuckles and Stephanie…
Nancy Smith October’s like a winter coat You put on every year— You never think about its worth Until cold days appear. Those hot summer days Are just a memory, And October’s like a friend We’re happy to see. Sit right back—put up your feet— And listen to her call, October’s gently touching you, Welcome…
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes One Sunday morning at a small southern church, the new pastor called on one of his older deacons to lead in the opening prayer. The deacon stood up, bowed his head, and said, “Lord, I hate buttermilk.” Well, the pastor opened one eye and wondered…