The SunBird Golf Resort Board of Directors held a regular business meeting on April 28, 2025. Board members present: Marianna Buescher, Nancy Eckstein, Dave Edington, Chuck Heitbrink, Bob Lama, Bob Morris, and Manager Layne Varney. Brendan Waddell had an excused absence. These are notes from this meeting. This meeting was the last scheduled board of…
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June 2025, Front Page
Manager’s Report
Layne Varney Summer is here, and the monsoon season officially begins June 20. It is forecasted to be a wetter monsoon season and warmer than historically in some parts of Arizona. However, with all of the crazy weather, who knows? However, we need to be prepared for and refreshed with our safety tips for monsoon…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Singles Group

Cathy Merritt Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 179 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out,…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
¿Habla Español?
Dianne Zimmerman Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish skills? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate…
June 2025, Card Games & Sports
Navigating the Digital Age: Free Summer Tech Seminar Coming to Sun Lakes
Kyle Messner Computer Booters, Ed Robson Library, and New Adventures are teaming up to present a free, informative Summer Technology Seminar designed to help residents make the most of the Internet while staying savvy about what they see online. The event will be held on Thursday, June 26, at 3 p.m. at the Sun Lakes…
June 2025, Community News
Going Strong All Year Long!
While a lot of local residents are packing up to head to cooler country, many of us at Crystal Cards (CC) will be working hard all summer long (in air conditioning, of course). Cards are still being donated and need to be collected from the drop bins at Cottonwood, Oakwood, SunBird, Sun Lakes Country Club,…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Kare Bears Secondhand Rose Fashion Show
Mary Shelor The Kare Bears Secondhand Rose Fashion Show was a great success again this year, and Jill Ponce entertained us all as she emceed the event with her wit and creativity. There was an added attraction this year, as the Basha High School String Quartet entertained the attendees on the patio before the luncheon.…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Sale! Sale! Sale!
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Singles Group
Cathy Merritt Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 172 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out,…
Association News, May 2025
Social Events

Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 3, Horizon Room, 1 p.m. Hey y’all, it’s time to talk Derby! Please join us to celebrate a southern tradition, “The Run for the Roses.” Ladies, don’t forget your hats. Gents, grab your bow ties and join the fun! Enjoy Kentucky Derby drink specials all day. Horse Races will begin…