Rod Emmerton The SunBird Singers and Ringers were honored and thrilled in December to present our Christmas extravaganza entitled “Heralding a Merry Christmas.” Our two-night presentation was well attended by residents and guests, and we are now preparing for our spring concert called “We Rise Again.” And just as sure as there is renewal in…
Mary Lou Kaye It’s a great idea for gifting yourself or someone special. It’s ballroom dancing reduced to its simplest form. There’s nothing to memorize, and we focus primarily on the music being played and our connection with our partner. There will be a Basic Social Dance class starting Tuesday, Jan. 11, and Thursday, Jan.…
Edward Boone Simson Edward Boone Simson, 61, of Chandler, Ariz., passed away at home on Nov. 9 following a brief illness. He was born in Oneida, N.Y., on Feb. 5, 1960, to Edward and Ina Simson. He was the seventh of eight children. Ed graduated from Oneida High School and received an Associate of Arts…
Travelers in Terminal 3 at Phoenix Sky Harbor can enjoy a new, comfortable, and quieter place to sit while waiting for their boarding call, thanks to the recent opening of the Escape Lounges – the Centurion® Studio Partner. The Escape Lounges welcomes all travelers, regardless of airline, with the purchase of a day pass. In…
Shirley Jackson A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival is brought to SunBird by the SunBird Kare Bears on Tuesday, Feb. 22, in the SunBird ballroom, both an evening presentation at 7 p.m. and a matinee presentation at 4 p.m. (matinee presented only if the evening is sold out). Tickets at $20 each will be made available…
Jen Walden Many of our members gathered to celebrate the kick-off of our 2021-22 tennis season at our Welcome Back Picnic on Nov. 20. JD Stephenson coordinated the in-house play schedule, and John and Irene Schlenker served up some great sub-style sandwiches for lunch. Thanks to everyone who helped out with the festivities. We had…