Mark your calendar for the Denim and Diamonds Dance on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. There will be a cash bar. Free Two—Step dance lessons will be provided from 6 to 6:30 p.m., prior to the band starting, and a Line Dance lesson will be provided during…
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Clubs & Classes, October 2025
Fun Lakers’ Fall Events
Jacque Texeira The Fun Lakers Social Club has a new enthusiastic board of directors led by John Adam, president. He and his new crew want to invite all the residents of the Sun Lakes communities to join in on the fun. Go to www.funlakers.org to learn more about the club and how to become a…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
American German Club News
Frank Nechvatal Wie geht es ihnen, German Club members? As you read this October article, know that we had our first meeting in September. Plans were discussed about our delivering the SunBird newspaper from November through April. Additional plans will be discussed at our October meeting. Secondly, we discussed the plans for this year’s Oktoberfest.…
October 2025, Community News
Dementia Caregiving Summit
Join us for a dementia caregiving summit, “Tools for Aging Successfully: Creating Your Own Emotional Resiliency,” on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, Lindsay Hall, 9248 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. This is a free event. A complimentary lunch…
October 2025, Community News
Denim and Diamonds Dance November 8
At long last, fall has arrived! It’s “jeans-wearing” weather! Yep, it’s time to dust off your “duds and studs.” Think western wear, maybe a little glitter and glam, boots and hats. Y’all get the idea! This year the doors of the SunBird ballroom will open at 5:45 p.m., with Texas 2-step lessons starting at 6…
October 2025, Community News
Sheriff’s Posse to Hold Shred-A-Thon and Drug Take-Back on October 25
Bill Shedd The semi-annual National Drug Take-Back and Shred-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10440 E. Riggs Road (northeast corner of Riggs Road and Alma School Road). Shredding will run from 9 a.m. until noon, and the Drug Take-Back will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by…
Community News, October 2025
Masquerade Dinner Dance October 26
John Yu The 2025 Halloween Ball will thrill you with music, dinner, and dance at Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom. Come for a dance lesson from 4 to 4:45 p.m. or just come to the dinner dance from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. A special dinner menu with a great variety of choices from the Cottonwood Grill…
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…
October 2025
It’s Time to Celebrate Oktoberfest
It’s time to get out your lederhosen and dust off your dancing shoes, as the SunBird Lions, the German Club, and the HOA present the 2nd Annual Oktoberfest on Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the ballroom and on the patio. We will be featuring Die Liedermäuse, an authentic Bavarian band, playing polkas, waltzes, and several of…
Association News, October 2025
Manager’s Report
Layne Varney This past month, SunBird was hit by a large-size monsoon storm followed by a few others. The storm brought strong gusts of wind with a huge brown cloud of dirt that dropped debris all over the area. Several trees and branches were damaged, with debris scattered all over. Rain from the storms created…