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AAUW SE Valley Presents $12,000 Scholarship Check to CGCC

SunBird Lions Club – July 2025

Cheers Social Group Activities

Fight Weeds with Pre-Emergents

Bonnie Marcus, Community Administrator Pre-emergent herbicide is an application to the soil surface. The herbicides kill germinating seeds of most annual and perennial weeds. This application should be applied prior to anticipated flushes of weeds, e.g., winter rains or summer monsoons. Drift from pre-emergent herbicides does not damage growing plants but may prevent seeds from…

It’s Time to Trim Your Palm Trees

ACC Committee Now that all the flowers have come out, palm trees should all be trimmed by the end of the month. We are now in monsoon season, with the high winds and heavy rains. These palm trees leave unsightly debris throughout the community and can cause damage to your home or your neighbors’ homes.…

SunBird Post Office

Effective July 13, First-Class stamps will increase from 73 cents to 78 cents; International will increase from $1.65 to $1.70. There will also be a slight increase for Priority Mail and other parcel services. Our hours for the summer are 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday and closed Saturdays and holidays. Stay cool!

Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles

The deadline for the August edition is July 5 if you submit to Wendy and July 10 by noon if you submit to editorial. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to editorial@robson.com or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you…

Manager’s Report

The summer high temperatures had a delayed start from normal this year. However, when the temperature jumped, we all felt it. With the quick rise in temperatures into the triple digits, it’s a good reminder to stay cool and hydrated. The SunBird clubhouse is maintained at comfortable temperatures with many relaxing, recreational, and social opportunities.…

Lady 18ers Ends Season on April Fools’!

Margaret Munsch The Lady 18ers ended their season with an April Fools’ Scramble on April 1, followed by their general meeting and presentation of annual awards. It was a cool and windy day for March in Arizona, but that didn’t stop the ladies from getting out there and throwing the dice while they golfed! Shirley…