John Yu You are invited to the Sunday Dinner Dance at Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom on Sunday, March 9. The dance venue includes country two-steps, line dancing, and nightclub two-step, in addition to the regular mix of waltzes, foxtrots, Latin dances, and swings. Our pop music includes not just big band but music from the…
It’s hard to believe that the peak of season for SunBird, March, has arrived. Many recreational and sport leagues are having season-ending tournaments and championship games. Clubs, organizations, and various states are having their season-ending banquets. If at the clubhouse, one can easily see and hear all of the fun taking place. The SunBird Pickleball…
The annual SunBird Community Auction held on Jan. 24 was another huge success. Once again, our auctioneer extraordinaire Mike Goldade fired up the enthusiasm of the crowd, and the bids were generous. Collette Ellis-Toddington canvassed local businesses and residents for donations of gift baskets, homemade doggie treats, car washes, restaurant and golf packages, and much…
As SunBird residents welcome the warmer weather, the stage is set for another memorable evening of dancing and socializing on Saturday, March 1, from 7 to 10 p.m. The decorations in the SunBird ballroom call to mind a tropical paradise, and one can almost feel the island breezes. The dance is open to all residents…
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…
The SunBird Pickleball Club continues to grow, bringing together players of all skill levels for fun, fitness, and friendly competition. We want to extend a warm welcome to our new members Mark Beardsley, Randy Gushulak, Kathy Keefe, Carol McNerney, Patty Neavill, Susan Overgaard, Dan Prudent, and Debbie Swanson, and a welcome back to our returning…
Scott Moore The SunBird Men’s Club had its first 2025 meeting on Jan. 7. Jack Cooper sat us all down from the coffee and donut station, and things started rolling. Our VP James Morgan has been working to fill one open Men’s Club board position for the 2025-26 season. Please consider volunteering for this and…
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…
Ann Wasescha, Desert Threads Quilt Chapter of AQG Did you know the muscles in your back, neck, arms, and hands need extra care to keep you doing your quilting best? Once they freeze up, your quilting fun can come to a quick halt! To address this issue, Desert Threads quilt group has invited Kathy Duval,…
Mike Swoverland Do you enjoy taking day trips but hate the hassle of driving to get to your destination? Do you enjoy the beauty of our state and would like to find a way to see the wonders of our state hassle-free with other Sun Lakes residents who share your passion? The Day Trippers may…