SunBird Singers and Ringers Prepare for the Holiday Season

Spread the Joy!

Save the Date for the The ImproVables’ Fall Show Oct. 4

SunBird Lions Club – September 2025

Pickleball Club’s Been Busy!

Jolene Isom and Amy Cooper (Joe Dingeldein in the background)

Suzanne Lipke Spring has arrived in Arizona, and the weather has been perfect! The SunBird Pickleball Club has had a busy couple of months. Pete Prucha, our local Gearbox representative and friend, organized a “Novice Clinic” for some of our newer players on Feb. 21 and 28. Everyone enjoyed the chance to work on some…

Lady 18ers Hold SunBird Cup

SunBird Cup winners (left to right): Carol Garrett (second), Karen Gilmore (first), and Kaye Wulfekuhler (third)

Dana Marrs The Lady 18ers played their annual net tournament, the SunBird Cup, in February. Karen Gilmore played exemplary golf to win the tournament with a 63 and 60 for a net 133. Carol Garrett shot 70 and 58 for a net 128 (never give up). Kaye Wulfekuhler shot a steady 63 and 65 for…

The Field of Hope

Lori Janik The Field of Hope is a memorial event held by the Exchange Club of Chandler each April to recognize and honor the lives of children lost due to child abuse and neglect the previous year. This memorial event also raises awareness toward our national efforts within the Exchange Club in regards to the…

Palm Trees

Bonnie Marcus, Community Administrator With summer approaching, it is almost time to begin trimming your palm trees. Please do not do them too early. The palm flowers will begin to come out around the end of May and June. After your palm flowers and the fruit sticks have grown out, this is the best time…

AAUW: Making a Difference with Local Scholarships

Barbara Stewart The Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) kicks off its local scholarship fundraising drive in April, part of the group’s mission to advance equity for women and girls. This month, raffle ticket sales and proceeds from a portion of the sales at JudyWear Boutique in Chandler on April…