Social Events

Thursday Night Football

Thursday, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 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, Dec. 2 and 16, 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 you will join us!

Live Music! featuring Harley Davidson

Friday, Dec. 2, 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, Dec. 3, 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: December, February, and March. See you there!

Sunday Funday Football

Sunday, Dec. 4, 11, and 18, 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, Dec. 5, 19, and 26, 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!

SunBird Singers and Ringers Holiday Concert – “All on a Silent Night”

Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 7 and 8, Ballroom, 7 p.m.

Join us on Wednesday and/or Thursday, Dec. 7 and 8, for the SunBird Singers and Ringers annual Holiday Concert. This year’s theme will be “All on a Silent Night,” a sentimental tribute to traditional Christmas celebrations that all of us have enjoyed over many years. Additionally, both the choir and the bell groups will perform some lively contemporary new selections. A nominal contribution to their mu$ic costs is requested. Please attend and enjoy the fruits of the season!

Friday Fun Bingo

Friday, Dec. 9, 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—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.

Stampin’ Up Card Party

Saturday, Dec. 10, Lakeview Room, noon to 4 p.m.

Join Jenn and Gina for a Stampin’ Up Card Making Party on Saturday, Dec. 10, between noon and 4 p.m. (open house format). Arrive whenever you want and leave when you feel—usually takes about two hours. Relax and hang out, come at your leisure, and share in some fun, hand crafting beautiful cards! Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will be provided. Only $10 per person (covers cost of materials—all Stampin’ Up! products). RSVP to Jenn at [email protected].

7th Annual Holiday Light Competition and Golf Cart Parade

Saturday, Dec. 10, Waterview Drive, 6 p.m.

Get into the holiday spirit and light up SunBird by decorating your homes and golf carts! Last year was such a great success, we are doing it again this year—East vs. West! The Holiday Light Committee will be judging homes throughout the community on both the east and west side of Championship. Winners will be determined prior to the Golf Cart Parade! The Golf Cart Parade through SunBird will line up on Waterview on the south side of the clubhouse and begin at approximately 6 p.m. Winners of the golf cart decorating contest will take place right before the parade departs—prizes to be awarded! We look forward to seeing just what you can come up with this year! Let’s make SunBird the place everyone wishes to live!

TAD Management presents So This Is Christmas

Monday, Dec. 12, Ballroom, 7 p.m.

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why: So This Is Christmas is taking the stage once again this holiday season! Featuring powerhouse vocalists and an incredible band, So This Is Christmas celebrates love, family, traditions, and, of course, the Christmas season, while performing some of your favorite holiday songs, with a few surprises along the way! So put on your Santa hats and get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! Tickets are $20 per person, available at www.sunbirdshows.com. Full cash bar, pre-packaged snacks only.

Fame Trivia, Hosted by “The Fish” Jeff Aaron

Tuesday, Dec. 13 and 27, 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!

Gift Wrapping Event

Thursday, Dec. 15, Clubhouse Lobby, 1 to 3 p.m.

Free gift-wrapping station for your presents from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15! Let the elves of Village Medical wrap your gifts for Christmas. While you wait, enjoy free cookies, candy canes, and enter to win a free Christmas-themed gift basket. Merry Christmas!

Live Music! featuring The Boondocks

Friday, Dec. 16, 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!

3rd Wednesday Coffee

Wednesday, Dec. 21, 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, Free Spirit Vacations, for sponsoring this event!

SunBird New Year’s Eve Party

Saturday, Dec. 31, Horizon Room, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Cheers to the New Year, we’re having a party! Join us in the Horizon Room for a fun-filled evening featuring a live performance by Harley Davidson! Full cash bar available, doors will open at 8:15 p.m., open seating. At the time of article submission, menu items were not yet finalized. Please check the website/eblast for updates and details.

Sozo Physical Therapy

Every Friday beginning Oct. 14, 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 healthcare needs. Sign up in the Fitness Room.

Community Church of SunBird

Every Sunday, Ballroom, 9 a.m.

Save the Date:

2023 TAD Tribute Shows (All tickets available through www.sunbirdshows.com)

Saturday, 1/7/23: Aretha – Queen of Soul

Wednesday, 2/8/23: Comedian Hank Densen

Thursday, 3/23/23: Breakdown – Tribute to Tom Petty

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