Harry Huckemeyer Unbelievably, it’s approaching that time of the year again. Although the Short Line Model Railroad Club typically closes down for the summer months, it’s the time for planning out our agenda for the second half of 2021. The coronavirus has put a damper on many of the activities in the area over the…
John Yu This season our Sunday venue will salute everything “nostalgic.” Starting on Sept. 19, we will begin with the salute to none other than the “Sultan of Swoon” or “Old Blue Eyes,” the leader of the Rat Pack (Frank Sinatra). Future Sunday venues will include salutes to the British Invasion (Beatles and Herman’s Hermits),…
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…
Jeanne Lewis Jeanne Lewis, 87, of Chandler, Ariz., passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. Jeanne was born in Los Angeles, Calif., and lived most of her life in either Los Angeles County or Orange County, Calif. Upon her retirement as a school teacher, she relocated to the SunBird community where she resided for the…
Jim McCutcheon The SunBird Singers and Ringers plan to present their annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 8 and 9. The first rehearsal is planned for Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. in the SunBird ballroom. It seems things are finally moving in the direction of being able to perform this year. We certainly hope so! Whether…
Janet Cook What is popular in bathroom remodeling in 2021 will most likely still be in demand when it is time to sell later, giving one a competitive edge in being able to list at a higher price. It is good to know what the must-haves are to make sure yours isn’t missing out. Houzz.com…