You are invited to an afternoon of fun, food, and entertainment with your fellow Canadians! We are having a Pork Roast Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 1, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on the patio. The dinner includes pork roast, salads, pickles, buns, and cake (BYOB). The cost is $7 per person. Put on your dancing…
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Clubs & Classes, April 2022
Canadian Farewell
Another winter of “fun in the sun” has come to an end. Like the geese, we Canadians are preparing to return to our “home and native land.” Canadians are active participants in all the activities offered at SunBird and really appreciate the leadership of Layne, Wendy, Bonnie, John, Joe, and their crews. The golf course…
Clubs & Classes, March 2022
Canadians Rejoice
Ignoring the advice of our federal government, the Canadians have journeyed to their winter homes in Arizona. Once again, we have appreciated all SunBird has to offer and treated it as our “summer camp.” COVID-19 has put a damper on our Canadian social gatherings. The annual Pork Loin BBQ was postponed for this year. A…
Clubs & Classes, April 2020
Canadians Head Home
Wes Akerman After another fun-filled winter enjoying SunBird’s many amenities, we prepare to begin the trek north to our “home and native land.” By law, we are only allowed to be out of Canada for about 180 days, and the time is up for many of us. The Canadian Club continues to financially support the…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Canadian Club News
Wes Akerman SunBird provides us with never-ending opportunities to participate in every conceivable social activity, from golf and tennis to clubhouse entertainment. Specific to Canadians are the BBQ, the golf tournament, and the Conley Cup. Our Pork Loin BBQ and social is on Thursday, Feb. 13. It is $7.00 per plate and will be held…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Calling All Canucks
Wes Akerman Happy New Year’s to all. Did you take time over the holidays to explain “Boxing Day” to your American friends? Two things you can count on in 2020 are our annual Canadian BBQ and the Great Canadian Golf Tournament. Our Pork Loin BBQ and social is on Thursday, Feb. 13. It is $7.00 per…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Canadian Club news
Wes Akerman Like the Canada Geese, the Canadians are flocking back to SunBird. November is our favorite month to begin our winter vacation. Whether we are escaping the cold, rain, or snow, we so look forward to the sunshine, clear blue skies, and the warmth of the Valley of the Sun. Fall events, as in…
Clubs & Classes, March 2019
Canadian BBQ in the cold
On February 7, the Canadian contingent at SunBird gathered on the patio for our annual Pork Loin BBQ. It felt more like February in Canada for the 173 participants – cold, unless the brilliant sunshine was on your back. The highlight of the event was the Trivia Contest arranged with infectious enthusiasm by Joan…
Clubs & Classes, February 2019
Canadian Club news
It is great to be in Arizona with good friends and neighbours. SunBird provides us with never-ending opportunities to participate in every conceivable social activity. Specific to Canadians are the February BBQ, the March Golf Tournament and the Conley Cup. Our Pork Loin BBQ and social is on Thursday, February 7. This event costs $7.00…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Canadians invade the Patio
Wes Akerman A sea of red and white – happy SunBird residents from north of the 49th parallel – enjoyed the annual pork loin patio BBQ on the 8th of February. Janet Farrell and her merry band of singers led 180 Canadians in a boisterous singalong of campfire favourites. Registration for our annual Canadian…