Social Events

National Day of Prayer

Thursday, May 2, Ballroom, Pre-program 9:30 a.m.

The Chandler mayor, Kevin Hartke, will be the guest speaker at 10:00 a.m. The theme for this National Day of Prayer is “Love One Another.” The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Band will provide pre-program music of military and patriotic songs beginning at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

Karaoke and DJ Night w/DJ Mikey Mike

Friday, May 3, Horizon Room, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Join DJ Mikey Mike for a night of karaoke and dancing to your favorite songs. Bring your singing voices and your dancing moves and join us for a night of fun! Purchase your favorite drinks from the bar. Everyone is welcome!

Kentucky Derby/Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Saturday, May 4, Horizon Room, 2:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Come and join us for double the fun! Wear your Kentucky Derby hat or your sombrero; it’s fiesta time! Taco and Margarita specials from 2:00 to 6:30 p.m. All-you-can-eat taco bar – $11

FREE Mazatzal Casino Bus Trip

Wednesday, May 8, Bus will depart SunBird approx. 7:45 a.m.

Earn 250 Base Points; receive $10 Maz Cash (free play) and a free lunch buffet. We must have a minimum of 40 riders for this trip. Register at the HOA office by Thursday, May 2.

DJ Night with DJ Jamal

Friday, May 10, Horizon Room, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Bring your dancing shoes for a fun-filled evening with DJ Jamal! This will be dancing music only. Purchase your favorite drinks at the bar or one of the drink specials. Everyone is welcome!

Mother’s Day Breakfast Buffet

Sunday, May 12, Horizon Room, 8:00 a.m. to noon

Join us on Sunday, May 12, in the Horizon Room for a Mother’s Day Breakfast Buffet. The buffet will include omelet station, pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, ham, biscuits and gravy, toast station with fresh fruit and mini assorted cheesecakes. $15 per person; tickets are currently available in the Horizon Room.

Lunch with Layne

Wednesday, May 15, Horizon Room, noon

Have lunch with Layne, and he will keep you updated on what’s going on in the upcoming months at SunBird. Attendees are responsible for their own lunch. Thank you to Backfit Health & Spine for providing the desserts.

2nd annual Full Timer Party

Thursday, May 16, SunBird Patio, 5:00 p.m.

Join us on the SunBird Patio as the “Full Timers” welcome summer! BYOB and your favorite salad, main dish or dessert as well as your own place setting. For additional information, contact Janelle Cernich at 303-916-2064 or Rayleen Knight at 480-236-1640.

Karaoke and Dancing with Jeff & Sandy

Friday, May 17 and 31, Horizon Room, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Join DJs Jeff & Sandy for a night of karaoke and dancing. Bring your singing voices and join us for a night of fun! Purchase your favorite drinks from the bar. Everyone is welcome!

Kenny G

Saturday, May 18, Horizon Room, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Live in the Horizon Room; come see Kenny G get his groove on! From Motown to Hip-Hop, come dance and sing to his diverse playlist. This will be a fun night you don’t want to miss!

DJ Night with DJ Mikey Mike

Friday, May 24, Horizon Room, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Bring your dancing shoes for a fun-filled evening with DJ Mikey Mike! This will be dancing music only. Purchase your favorite drinks at the bar or one of the drink specials. Everyone is welcome!

Dbacks Baseball Game Bus Trip

Wednesday, June 5, Bus will depart SunBird at approx. 11:45 a.m.

Batter up and grab your glove; we are off to Chase Field to watch our AZ Diamondbacks vs. LA Dodgers. Tickets are $58 per person, includes bus transportation (does not include driver gratuity) and Dugout Reserve tickets. Deadline to register is Thursday, May 23.

Wii Bowling

Every Monday through August, Horizon Room, 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday Night Dinner Specials

Every Tuesday, Horizon Room, 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Check out our new Tuesday dinner menu and our specialty dinner of the week!

Badminton

Will resume in the fall

Horse Races

First and third Wednesday, Horizon Room, 4:00 p.m.

Join in on the fun at 4:00 p.m. and cheer on your favorite horse! Please bring $1 bills! Please note; there will be NO Horse Races on Wednesday, June 5.

NEW ACTIVITY! Bean Bag Baseball

Thursdays*, Horizon Room, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Start forming your team! Minimum six, maximum nine per team. Show up with your team and have a blast! *Play begins Thursday, May 9, and continues on the following dates: May 23, June 27, July 11 and 25, August 1 and 15.

Trivia Night with Sherlock Homes

Thursdays, 4:00 p.m., May 2, May 16, May 30, Horizon Room

Fish Fry

Every Friday, Horizon Room, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Cod Fish or Shrimp or Chicken Tenders (with French fries or baked potato) or Grilled Chicken Salad – $10

Breakfast Buffet

Every Sunday, Horizon Room, 8:00 a.m. to noon

Omelet station, eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, potatoes, toast, biscuits and gravy, drink  included – $10.50

SunBird Community Church

Every Sunday, Ballroom, 9:00 a.m.

Save the Date – Upcoming SunBird Bus Trips

Ticket sale dates will be announced in upcoming SunBird News or the monthly SunBird Eblast

June 5 – Baseball Game – Dbacks vs. LA Dodgers (tickets currently on sale)

July 19 – Beauty and the Beast (tickets currently on sale)

August 14 – Prescott, AZ

September 19 – Jerome, AZ

October 30 – Algodones, Mexico OR Quechan Casino

November 8 – Kartchner Caverns

December 6 – Tempe Festival of the Arts

December 16 – Westgate & Glendale Glitters

2019/2020 TAD Tribute Band Shows (Evening and Matinee Shows)

Ticket sale dates will be announced in upcoming SunBird News and the monthly SunBird Eblast

November – Neon Circus (Brooks & Dunn), Tuesday, November 19, 2019

December – Surfin’ Christmas (Beach Boys), Tuesday, December 10, 2019

January – December ’63 (The Jersey Boys, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons), Tuesday, January 21, 2020

February – Eric Buss (Comedian/Magician), Thursday, February 6, 2020

March – Mirage (Fleetwood Mac), Thursday, March 12, 2020

April – One of These Nights (Eagles), Tuesday, April 7, 2020

November- Voyager (Journey), Tuesday, November 17, 2020

December- So This Is Christmas (Christmas Spectacular featuring finalists from The Voice/American Idol), Tuesday, December 15, 2020