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…
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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…
October 2025, Community News
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…
October 2025, Community News
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…
October 2025, Association News
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…
October 2025, Front Page
SunBird Gets Spooky with Halloween Dance
Suzanne Lipke The cauldron is bubbling, and the brooms are ready. Halloween night at SunBird is shaping up to be a frightfully fun evening! On Friday, Oct. 31, the SunBird ballroom will come alive for the annual Halloween Dance starting at 7 p.m. Gather your friends, dress in your spookiest best, and enjoy a night…
October 2025, Front Page
Lady Niners Want YOU!
Teri Bitler Summer may be winding down, but the Lady Niners are still swinging strong! We tee off every Tuesday morning, just as the sun peeks over the horizon, and follow it up with good eats and even better conversation in the Horizon Room. A few of our traveling members have returned, so our tee…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
SunBird Lions Club – September 2025
Arizona Lions Gather and Make Plans for the New Year On Aug. 9 more than 100 Lions from clubs all over the state met at SunBird. Lion leaders recognized new clubs and accomplishments by several key retiring and incoming officers. Representatives from the Pediatric Cancer group and Hunger Service group were on hand to discuss…