Yvonne Orlich It sparkled. It was jolly. It twinkled, and it was jingley. It was energetic. It was jazzy. It had a hint of Broadway. It was traditional. It was fun. It was serene. It was all these things wrapped up in an hour of holiday songs. It was the culmination of about 12 weeks…
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Community News, January 2026
WANTED: Untrained and Hidden Talent
If you are saying, “I haven’t sung since high school,” or “I only sing the hymns at church,” then we want you! You are just the person we need to help carry on the 35-year tradition of the SunBird Singers. Our first rehearsal for the Spring Concert will be at 4 p.m. in the ballroom…
Community News, January 2026
Singers History and New Concert Schedule
Lois Anderson In the early 2000s, the Singers group underwent a significant leadership transition. During this period, it became evident that the small spinet piano being used for concerts was insufficient to project sound throughout the ballroom. To resolve this issue, the Singers organized a Music Marathon with the objective of raising approximately $10,000. The…
December 2025, Front Page
SunBird Singers and Ringers Annual Christmas Concert
Lois Anderson On Dec. 3 and 4 the SunBird Singers and Ringers will hold their 35th Annual Christmas Concert in the ballroom, beginning at 7 p.m. They do not sell tickets, so all of SunBird may attend for free. We do accept donations, however, to keep our group going. So, we extend a big thank…
Community News, November 2025
Feel the Love, Feel the Beat Holiday Concert
Yvonne Orlich By this print date, the Chorale will be well into their rehearsals for the Holiday Concert in December. After seven (more or less) rehearsals, we are fine-tuning many numbers while still working out the kinks of many others. There is a pretty full repertoire to work through, and we are doing our best…
Community News, October 2025
SunBird Singers and Ringers: Upcoming Rehearsals and Concert
First Rehearsal Announcement It may be hard to believe, but the time has come for the SunBird Singers and Ringers to start preparing for their annual concert. The selection of music is complete, and now all that is missing is your participation. If you have been considering joining, set aside any excuses—you are needed! Rehearsal…
May 2025, Front Page
Groove-A-Palooza Disco
The Groove-A-Palooza Disco-themed outdoor concert and party was held on March 28. With more than 800 disco-crazed party-goers, a “far out” time was had by all! We would like to give a huge shout-out to the Horizon Room for doing an outstanding job on the catering and bar service. We would also like to thank…
March 2025
SunBird Singers and Ringers Concert March 5 and 6
Chuck Heitbrink SunBird Singers and Ringers Directors Pat Miller, Kim Hanson, and Mike Hanson are hard at work preparing for the March 5 and 6 concert in the SunBird ballroom. The concert will feature the Singers presenting several numbers, including “You Make Me Feel So Young,” “It Had to Be You,” and “Listen to the…
Clubs & Classes, February 2025
Sun Lakes Chorale Closes 2024 with Holiday Concert
Yvonne Orlich In 2024 we tried something a little different. Rather than go out as a group after our Holiday Concert, we arranged to have dinner on the patio at Palo Verde after rehearsal on the Monday before our concert. It was a fun, late-afternoon get-together. There was a great mood of camaraderie, as we…
Community News, January 2025
Make It Your New Year’s Resolution!
If you haven’t sung in years and think you can’t do it anymore, leave those thoughts behind in 2024. Let 2025 be the year you break out and sing! Yes, the SunBird Singers and Ringers are starting rehearsal for their Spring Concert on Monday, Jan. 6, at 4 p.m. The Singers practice for about two…