David Zapatka No man’s land, sometimes referred to as the transition area, aka the kitchen, is the area of the pickleball court between the non-volley zone line and the baseline. Think of it as a space 11 feet long and 20 feet wide; two feet behind the non-volley zone line and two feet inside the…
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December 2025, Clubs & Classes
Rotary Club – December 2025
Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Supports Gila River Indian Community School Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes is honored to support Gila River Indian Community Casa Blanca School. Members have supported the school through AWIM (A World in Motion) jetcar mentoring/competitions, library book donations, and gifts of lawn…
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
SunBird Lions Club – December 2025
Are the Lions Right for You? Have you ever wondered what the Lions Club does or what being a Lion is all about? If you are interested in learning more, we encourage you to attend one of our monthly meetings and see firsthand how we serve the community. Our group gathers on the third Tuesday…
December 2025, Community News
Welcome New Neighbors
Doug Winaus and Katie Hernandez Hometown/State: Phoenix, Ariz., and Los Angeles, Calif. Doug and Katie have been married for 41 years. They have three children and four granddaughters. Their interests include gardening and spending time with family. Carol Merrill Hometown/State: Edmonds, Wash. Carol has one child. She enjoys traveling, walking/hiking, and her dog.
November 2025, Card Games & Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Stacking
David Zapatka Stacking is a doubles strategy where teammates intentionally position themselves on the same side of the court to keep a stronger player on their preferred side for forehand or backhand shots, maximizing offensive and defensive opportunities. To stack or not to stack? This question is often asked. Here are some points to consider…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Welcome New Neighbors
Rick and Barb Boos Hometown/State: Lake City, Minn. Rick and Barb have been married for 49 years and have two children. They enjoy golf, watercolor painting, reading, and biking. Michelle and William Stephenson Hometown/State: Scottsdale, Ariz. Michelle and William have been married for 28 years and have three children. Their interests include bingo, golf, concerts,…
November 2025, Association News
Social Events
Kare Bear Fair Saturday, Nov. 1, Ballroom, 8 a.m. to noon Free admission, lots of vendors, white elephant table, arts and crafts, and many unique gift items! Great time to start your holiday shopping! First Saturday of the month: December, February, and March. See you there! Live Music! Featuring the Vixanne Duo Saturday, Nov. 1,…
September 2025, Community News
‘Thriller on the Green’
Come join us and dance for a cause! SunBird is about to come alive with the sounds of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” and it’s all for a charitable cause! Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 25, when the SunBird community will host “Thriller on the Green,” a dance tribute to the iconic “Thriller.” This is an…
September 2025, Front Page
Like Hiking? SunBird Invited to Join the Fun!
Warren Wasescha Think about joining our Hiking Club. We are a friendly, inclusive group of hikers who welcome all able-bodied hikers. Our goal is to make group hiking fun, challenging, social, and safe. We hike formally November through April and informally May through October. Our club is open to residents living in Sun Lakes and…
August 2025, Card Games & Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Don’t Hit Out Balls!
David Zapatka Let the bad ones go bad. This is a skill we all need to learn to improve our game. How can we become more aware of balls that are traveling out of bounds? Any shot by the opponent that lands out of bounds ends in a winning rally for your side. Don’t give…