What great times! The SunBird Far Out Fest was an absolute blast. The band Uncorked was playing live music from the clubhouse outdoor stage while dancing went on all night long. Delicious food trucks, an old, retro camper trailer-converted photo booth, and beer gardens were available in parking lots. Best of all was the crowd…
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May 2024, Community News
Derrick Elliott Earns Doctor of Ministry Degree
Audrey Hendry Congratulations, Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ, on earning your Doctor of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C. Rev. Dr. Elliott decided to take on this challenge so he could increase his knowledge and skill level to help his congregation and community in religious and…
Community News, May 2024
Celebrate National Day of Prayer
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…
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…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
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,…