Social Events

Free Medicare Seminar

Wednesday, Nov. 2 and Nov. 16, Lakeview Room, 2 p.m.

Please join us on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. in the Lakeview Room as Scott Pollard from AZ Health Advisor presents the 2023 benefits for Bright Healthcare, a Medicare Advantage Plan. See how Bright Healthcare puts your healthcare back in your control. The plan also includes dental, vision, and hearing benefits.

Wine & Beer Tasting Event, Sponsored by SunBird Golf Course

Wednesday, Nov. 2, Ballroom, 4 p.m.

Be part SunBird’s 2nd Annual Wine & Beer Tasting Event! SunBird’s CommUNITY Green Wine & Beer Tasting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the SunBird Ballroom. Taste five different types of wine or local Arizona beers. Enjoy hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, desserts, games, music, raffles, and more! Every attendee will have additional “tastes” this year, along with a commemorative SunBird glass to drink from and take home. Tickets are $45 if purchased by Oct. 31 and $50 from Nov. 1 to the day of the event. We hope to see you there!

Thursday Night Football

Thursday, Nov. 3, 10, and 17, Horizon Room

Come socialize with your friends and neighbors, grab a cold drink and a bite to eat from our “Tailgate Menu,” and enjoy Thursday night football right here in the Horizon Room!

SunBird Lions Bingo

Friday, Nov. 4 and 18, Ballroom, 5:30 p.m.

SunBird Lions Bingo is back for another exciting season. As usual, our season runs from November through April on the first and third Friday. Ticket sales begin at 5:30 p.m., and the first game begins at 6:30 p.m. There are 15 games nightly. We hope to see you on Nov. 4!

Live Music! featuring Harley Davidson

Friday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m.

Live in the Horizon Room, Harley Davidson! Don’t miss this fun-filled night. Harley will surely keep you dancing and entertained!

Kare Bear Fair

Saturday, Nov. 5, Ballroom, 8 a.m. to noon

Free admission, lots of vendors, white elephant table, arts and crafts, and many unique gift items! First Saturday of the month, November, December, February, and March. See you there!

Sunday Funday Football

Sunday, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, Horizon Room, Check eblast for times

Get out of the house and into the game! Bring your friends, grab a bite to eat from our “Tailgate Menu,” enjoy ice-cold beverages, and come cheer on your favorite team. It’s Sunday Funday! There will be Sports Boards, Football Trivia, Halftime Blackjack, and Raffle Tickets! Be sure to wear your favorite team apparel! We hope to see you there!

Monday Night Football

Monday, Nov. 7, 14, 21, and 28, Horizon Room

Are you ready for some football? Bring your friends, grab a bite to eat, enjoy ice-cold beverages and come watch the game with us. It’s Monday Night Football!

Fame Trivia, Hosted by “The Fish” Jeff Aaron

Tuesday, Nov. 8 and 22, Horizon Room, 7 p.m.

Join the fun! A night with Fame Trivia is an exciting evening full of fun questions, music, and audience participation, creating a competitive, fun-filled environment, making you want to come back and play again! Free to play, new quiz each week! Music, movies, sports, pop culture, general knowledge, picture page, and so much more! Gather your friends (especially the smart ones) and come out for a fun night of Fame Trivia! No more than eight people per team, and no pre-registration required. All brains are welcome. We hope to see you there!

Bean Bag Baseball

Wednesday, Nov. 9 and 23, Horizon Room, 4 p.m.

Bean Bag Baseball has returned! Join us on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month for a fun night. Start forming your team! Minimum six, maximum of nine people per team. If you would like to play or have a team ready, contact Mary Beth Kosiba at 219-689-5800 to sign up.

Veterans Day Ceremony

Friday, Nov. 11, SunBird Ballroom, 11 a.m.

Join us on Friday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. for a short ceremony to honor and thank our SunBird veterans for their sacrifice and service.

Friday Fun Bingo

Friday, Nov. 11 and 25, Ballroom, 7 p.m.

Join us for this awesome activity! This is not your everyday Bingo! Bring your friends, come socialize, enjoy great music, and have fun! We’ll be playing five games for only $1 per game! You can play all five games or just one, play one card or as many as you’d like—the choice is yours! We hope to see you there! Friday Fun Bingo is for SunBird members and authorized guests only. Please be sure to bring your SunBird ID for entry. If you do not have an ID, please stop by the HOA office to get one.

SunBird’s Country Hoedown

Saturday, Nov. 12, SunBird Blvd. and Waterview, 5 to 9 p.m.

Be sure to be part of SunBird’s 2nd Annual Outdoor Fall Concert, A Country Hoedown! This FREE Community event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 5 to 9 p.m., and will have live music featuring Chad Freeman & the Redline Band, Beer Gardens, Food Trucks, Line Dance Lessons, Raffles, and Lots of Fun!

So, dust off your boots and get ready to have a blast. This will surely be an event that you don’t want to miss! Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Wendy Armijo, lifestyle director, at [email protected].

Wreath Crafting with Village Medical

Tuesday, Nov. 15, Hopi Room, 11 a.m.

Join Village Medical for a fun fall craft! We will be creating fall wreaths to spruce up your front doors! This event is sponsored by Village Medical.

3rd Wednesday Coffee

Wednesday, Nov. 16, Ballroom, 10 a.m.

Join Layne for coffee and pastries. He’ll update you on what’s going on in the upcoming months, as well as the progress of the projects happening in SunBird. Bring your questions, and he’ll find the answers. Thank you to DanSco Real Estate Group, brokered by eXp Realty, for sponsoring this event!

Live Music! featuring The Boondocks

Friday, Nov. 18, Horizon Room, 7 p.m.

Live in the Horizon Room, The Boondocks! Be sure to join us as this acoustic duo from Mesa delivers songs from the ‘60s through today. They will surely keep you dancing and entertained!

SunBird Community Garage Sale

Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Be a part of the SunBird Community Garage Sale, which is open to the public. If you would like to participate and be on the map, please register at the HOA office by Monday, Nov. 14. Maps will be available on Thursday, Nov. 17.

Buckeroos’ Social Hour

Sunday, Nov. 20, SunBird Patio, 1 to 3 p.m.

Please join us Sunday, Nov. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. on the SunBird patio for the Buckaroos’ social hour to meet and mingle with fellow SunBird members. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and mingle with folks you already know. We have no planned agenda. Just bring yourself and a friend for fun conversation and friendship! Please bring a snack and something to drink. Feel free to share this information with others. The more the merrier! And exciting news—this fall we plan to have one of our fellow Buckaroos and his jazz band play for us! See you soon!

Marcie’s 80th Birthday Party – Free Dance

Saturday, Nov. 26, Ballroom, 6 to 10 p.m.

Please join us on Saturday, Nov. 26, to celebrate Marcie Franklin-Gascoyne’s 80th birthday! There will be a live band and dancing. This free Birthday Dance is given with love by her husband Sherlock Homes. If you would like to attend, RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 15, to [email protected].

SunBird’s 24th Annual Community Day

Wednesday, Nov. 30, Ballroom, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Stop by the SunBird ballroom and check out the local vendors, clubs, classes, and more! Have lunch on the patio (available to purchase) while enjoying all your favorite tunes! There will be raffle prizes, freebies from participating vendors, and much more! This event is open to the public.

Sozo Physical Therapy

Every Friday, Fitness Room, Noon to 1 p.m.

On-site physical therapy, each session is free! Health coaching is provided to help you address and improve your health care needs. Sign up in the Fitness Room.

Community Church of SunBird

Every Sunday, Ballroom, 9 a.m.

Save the Date

2022/2023 TAD Tribute Shows:

Monday, 12/12/22 – So This Is Christmas – tickets available Wednesday, 11/2/22

Saturday, 1/7/23 – Aretha – Queen of Soul – tickets available Wednesday, 11/30/22

Wednesday, 2/8/23 – Comedian Hank Densen – tickets available Wednesday, 1/4/23

Thursday, 3/23/23 – Breakdown – Tribute to Tom Petty – tickets available Wednesday, 2/8/23

Wednesday, 4/12/23 – AOR – When FM Ruled the World (Toto, Foreigner, Heart, REO, and more!) – tickets available Wednesday, 3/1/23