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,…
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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,…
Community News, September 2025
‘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…
Card Games & Sports, August 2025
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…
Card Games & Sports, April 2025
Relishing Pickleball: Resetting the Rally
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…
Association News, January 2025
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…
November 2024, Association News
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)!…