David Zapatka You’re in a crosscourt dinking rally and your opponent continues to put you under pressure with consistent dinking that tries your patience. The rally becomes more difficult as your opponent pushes you closer to the sidelines with shots close to the net. How long can you dink like this? Is it a battle…
Tag: community
January 2025, Association News
SunBird Patrol
We at the Patrol hope that everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. Let’s all start the new year off with a resolution to make SunBird the safest community in Chandler. Here are a few safety reminders to help everyone be a little safer throughout the year: First off, when walking after dark, remember…
November 2024, Clubs & Classes
A Season of Gratitude at New Adventures

Kyle Messner As the morning air grows crisp and the heat leaves us, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the blessings we share at New Adventures. This season, we express our heartfelt gratitude to all who contribute to our vibrant community. First, a big thank you to our dedicated presenters who volunteer their time…
Association News, November 2024
Dine with Us at Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes
Dear Residents of Sun Lakes, I hope this letter finds you well. As the Executive Director of Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes, it is my pleasure to extend a heartfelt invitation to you, your family, and friends to join us for breakfast or lunch at our beautiful senior living community. Whether you are curious about…
October 2024, Front Page
Surviving the Heat and Looking Forward to Cooler Days

As we continue to endure the summer heat, the SunBird Pickleball Club is finding solace in our shared passion for the game and the camaraderie of our community. Though the temperatures are still high, we’re eagerly anticipating the cooler days ahead that promise more enjoyable play and vibrant social gatherings. Happy Birthday, Don Patterson (Dawg)!…
September 2024, Community News
Adopt a Neighbor Volunteers Needed
Bonnie Marcus, Community Administrator I am looking for a few kind men or women who would be able to help people in SunBird who cannot help themselves. We have a few people in our community who, for whatever reason (health or physically not capable), sometimes are not able to remove their weeds or are not…
September 2024, Front Page
Back to School with New Adventures!

Kyle Messner As the end of summer is in sight (almost!) and the sun begins to relent just a little, the anticipation at New Adventures in Learning is rising! With 17 new presenters and a wide variety of topics, it is going to be a great semester! New topics include golf-specific mobility and injury prevention,…
August 2024, Association News
Neighbors Who Care Community Impact by the Numbers
Robin Wilson Each and every month, hundreds of volunteers quietly and efficiently help hundreds of their neighbors remain safe in their homes. How do they do that? Our office staff and volunteers facilitate the requests of our clients and work to fill their requests. But have you ever wondered how many lives are actually impacted?…
August 2024, Community News
Kare Bears Needs You
Mary Shelor Are you new to SunBird? Would you like to meet some new people who live in SunBird? Do you like helping your neighbor? Then Kare Bears needs you! Kare Bears has been around since 1992, and we have lots of fun, and we reach out to people in SunBird and in the Chandler…