St. Steven’s 11th Annual Baby Bottle Drive will be starting on Feb. 14 and ending on March 24. Bottles will be available before and after masses and at the main office. Monies from St. Steven’s Baby Bottle Drive have gone to help pregnancy clinic centers in the Greater Phoenix area. The following letter is from…
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Community News, February 2024
Variety Is Art at the Lakes

Diane Hitt Need jewelry for a new outfit, occasion, or gift? We have necklaces, bracelets, and earrings with every stone imaginable. Do you need items for your home or patio? We have wood pieces with copper accents, gourds, sculptures, and more. We have handmade tote bags, table covers, specialty purses, and handmade pottery for décor…
February 2024, Community News
Why We Sing!
Rod Emmerton This simple statement could well be the title of just a soothing lullaby or the dissertation of a complex thesis examining the social and cultural condition. However, your SunBird Singers and Ringers know very well just why we turn to music to entertain the good residents of SunBird in a springtime performance of…
February 2024, Community News
Dementia Friendly Info Class
Sheryl Keeme Since Sun Lakes has been designated a Dementia Friendly Community, many Sun Lakes residents have taken the Dementia Friend Info class. The Info Session helps in understanding dementia and how to best help friends, neighbors, and associates living with it. There are still many neighbors in our community who have not yet been…
February 2024, Community News
Makar Sankranti—Crepe and Pancake Festival
As the new year comes, many Hindus celebrate this new beginning with special foods, customs, and festive occasions. Among these, Makar Sankranti (Crepe and Pancake Festival) holds a special place in the hearts of India. This vibrant festival commemorates the sun’s transition into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara). Annually celebrated on Jan. 14 or…
February 2024, Community News
Artists: Come in from the Cold

The SunBird Artists Club will be presenting its 13th Annual Art Exhibition on Feb. 10, and is looking for area artists who would like to advance their exposure. The exhibit takes place in our well-lit ballroom at the SunBird Golf Resort on Riggs Road. We invite artists working in all mediums: painters, potters, sculptors, original…
February 2024, Association News
SunBird Golf Resort HOA Meeting
The annual meeting of the SunBird Golf Resort Homeowners Association will be on Monday, March 4, at 7 p.m. in the clubhouse ballroom. The purpose of this meeting is to report to the membership on the operations of 2023. All are welcome to attend.
February 2024, Front Page
Pickleball Club Celebrates the Holidays

The Pickleball Club had an amazing time over the holiday season! Paula Warhoover was the winner of our Ugly Sweater Contest. Many of our friends and neighbors have been touched by the massive destruction of Alzheimer’s/dementia. The SunBird Pickleball Club is doing our part to fight back! Our annual Pickle for Purple ALZ Tournament will…
February 2024, Front Page
SunBird Home Tour March 10
Diane Dub Mark your calendars: The annual SunBird Home Tour is just around the corner! Whether you are looking for fresh ideas to update your home or just want an excuse to get together with your neighbors, this event is sure to please. Seven SunBird homes will be showcased this year, providing inspiration for updating,…
February 2024, Front Page
The Lady Who Made It Happen
Arthur Norby SunBird Golf Resort resident Irene Coatta, the founding member of the SunBird Art Club, will be receiving special recognition from the SunBird Art Club on Feb. 10 at the club’s annual show. She prefers to be addressed as Irene, reminding her friends that Coatta just happened to be the name of her fourth…