Floy Feltmann Lapid is Latin for stone. Lapidary means stonecutter. The SunBird Resort Lapidary Club has one of the best lapidary facilities in the area. We do more than stonecutting in the Lapidary Room. We have classes in basic rock, silversmithing, stained glass, fused/slump glass, Ming trees, lost wax, beading, wire wrapping, rock art, and more.…
Jan Griffin, Manager All first-class stamps are Forever. Individual stamps are 55 cents; a book/pane is $11.00. International first-class stamps are $1.20. Check out savings by using Flat-Rate boxes, available at the SunBird Post Office. March is here already, and for those winter visitors who are getting ready to head back home, be sure to…
Chief Catri Some interesting facts to know about Automated Gate Systems. Gated community housing is a desirable security amenity in America. Gates and walls provide the perception of security, safety, and privacy. It’s like living in a private club with restricted access. Residents love those gates, but they can be a pain for management to maintain.…
The 2019 Bocce Ball Marathon is in full swing. The competition is fast and furious. Through mid-February, 80 SunBird residents have participated in over 500 games of bocce. Before the Marathon is over, we will have played over 1000 games. The Marathon participants have been divided into four leagues, and each competing team must play…
Jenifer Walden We all gathered together on Feb. 17 on the clubhouse patio to join two of our longtime members and dear friends, Hal Reimer and Ivan Shaffer, celebrate their 90th birthdays! Both fellows are respected veterans and seasoned SunBird Tennis Club members. We’ve all enjoyed our time with them on and off the courts…
Frank Nechvatal The German Club celebrated Fasching at our February meeting with a potluck spread. Many members attended in costumes and beads. Fasching is a celebration much like Mardi Gras. This is a time to indulge in fun, food, and drink before the start of Lent, which is a Christian commemoration of the 40-day period…