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SunBird Lions Club – July 2025

Cheers Social Group Activities

Nebraska Football Watch Party

The Sun Lakes Nebraska Committee would like to invite the SunBird Huskers fans to join us for our annual Football Watch Party. The annual Nebraska Football Watch Party is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23, in the Cottonwood Saguaro Room. The event starts 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.…

Welcome New Neighbors

Melanie Aikens Hometown/State: Alpena, Mich. Melanie is not currently married. She has three children, three grandchildren, and one grandchild on the way. Lloyd Sauberan Hometown/State: Post Falls, N.D. (near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho) Lloyd is a widower, and he has five children. He currently has no hobbies but wants to find some. Sheila Stern Hometown/State: Syracuse,…

Season of Gratitude

Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner I would like to express a big thank you to everyone at IronOaks Fitness and Racquet Club. So many members, residents, staff, and guests have been very gracious to me since bringing reflexology to the Sun Lakes community. I have enjoyed meeting every one of you. Thank you for your support…

What Happens to My Mortgage If …

Catherine Schaeffer, Dansco Realty Group I’ve had questions about what happens when someone inherits a home with a mortgage. First, I’d recommend seeking advice from an attorney who specializes in real estate and/or estate planning, especially if there are multiple heirs. When you pass away, your mortgage doesn’t suddenly disappear. Your mortgage lender still needs…

Word of the Month: Neologism

David Zapatka Are you as fascinated with the creation of new words as I am? I find the people who create new words deliciously inventive and their new words fun to learn. While reading an article titled Literary Wordmakers by my friend, Richard Lederer, I ran across this sentence, “Although the identities of most of…

A Reunion Musical: Jesse Washington

Vocalist Jesse Washington will present his Sixth Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Vocal Musicale Concert on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. This year’s Musicale will be a “Reunion,” featuring Jesse and some of his former special guests. The Musicale will include gospel, contemporary gospel, classical, blues, R & B, showtunes, and patriotic songs for your entertainment pleasure.…