The National Day of Prayer Celebration for Sun Lakes, SunBird, and all other surrounding area communities will be held on Thursday, May 2, at 10 a.m. with instrumental, patriotic music beginning at 9:30 a.m. This event will be held in the SunBird ballroom, 6250 S. Sunbird Blvd., Chandler (between Cooper and McQueen). Various vocal and…
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May 2024, Card Games & Sports
Pickleball Club
The Pickleball Club is abuzz with excitement as they welcome new members Darryl Joyce and Lynne and Jim Jamison to their vibrant community. As the winter season recently came to a close, the club celebrated with a fantastic year-end event on March 9. The highlight of the day was a thrilling round robin tournament followed…
May 2024, Front Page
American Irish Club Gets the Paddy Started
Phyllis Zaccone, Publicity Chairman March was a great month for the American Irish Club. It began with our Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner and Basket Raffle. The evening started with a nice dinner, followed by music performed by The Rusty Parts. Great job, everyone. Sharon VanGruensven headed up a committee to prepare baskets. She did…
May 2024, Association News
Social Events
Live Music! Featuring Harley Davidson Saturday, May 4, 7 p.m. Live in the Horizon Room—Harley Davidson! Don’t miss this fun-filled night of live acoustic music and humor. Harley will surely keep you dancing and entertained! Horse Races Sunday, May 5 and 19, Ballroom, 2 to 4 p.m. The Horse Races are back! Come cheer on…
Clubs & Classes, April 2024
We Love Our Volunteers
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Volunteers make the difference. To make a good club experience, you need the right combination of dedicated individuals willing to put their good talents to work for the betterment of the club. For the Sun Lakes Hiking Club, we’ve benefited from years of talented individuals stepping up and defining…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Desert Threads Members Make Items for Charity
During group Sew Days, members make quilts and other items for the needs of a variety of nonprofits supported by Desert Threads Quilters. Members make simple utility bags for carrying various items handed out at the refugee center in Phoenix. Immigrants waiting for their sponsors to pick them up attend the center and obtain necessities…
April 2024, Card Games & Sports
Men’s Golf Club News
Scott Moore The SunBird Men’s Club monthly meeting was held on March 5. Two new members were welcomed into the club, Don McElheney and Darryl Joyce. Although there were no aces for February, the men did get in their weekly contests around the weather throughout the month. Jack Cooper noted that the new Deuce Pot…
April 2024, Community News
April Fools’ Day and Unity
Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ April Fools’ Day, a day traditionally filled with harmless pranks and laughter, may seem at first glance to be far removed from the teachings of Jesus Christ and the profound themes of unity and compassion in humanity. However, a closer examination reveals that this day,…
April 2024, Association News
News from Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes: A Palate Pleasing Affair: Pasta and Wine Pairing Delights at Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes
Lance Williams As the Executive Director of Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes, I am thrilled to share the tremendous success of our recent Pasta and Wine Pairing Lunch and Learn, an extraordinary gathering that showcased the culinary excellence of our dining services team. This event not only celebrated the artistry of our chefs but also…
April 2024, Community News
Dakotans Celebrate Fun Time Round-Up Party
Steve Perkins There were 148 North Dakotans and South Dakotans who celebrated a fun time Round-Up Party on March 7 at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. There was plenty of time for everyone to meet and greet old friends and make new ones. The gathering started 46 years ago in the then-upstart Sun Lakes Country…