Tag: events

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Art Club’s 30th Annual Art Show February 10

Thirty years ago, Irene Coatta had a vision to begin an Art Club for SunBird. Her vast knowledge and strength of character brought that vision to life! Her enthusiasm and leadership has given so many SunBird residents the joy of learning and creating art. As the club grew, the desire to showcase and share our…

Tennis and the Reasons Why!

Perry Rollings As we age, we all have the intention to maintain or work on our fitness. Intentions are all well and good, but faced with gym sessions, squats, and bench presses, the enthusiasm is difficult to maintain. Tennis develops bone strength, stamina, and flexibility and burns around 400 calories per hour. Scheduling to play…

Starting the Year Off with a Bang!

Kyle Messner What a great celebration New Adventures in Learning had at the 25th Anniversary event! January brings two more opportunities for us to meet again! First, would you like to try a class but not sure you are ready to commit to being a member? The week of Jan. 8 through 12 is Sample Week when we…

SunBird Singers and Ringers

An unfortunate and untimely series of illnesses brought your SunBird Singers and Ringers to the regrettable halt of our planned Christmas Concert. Now, with recoveries well in place and a renewed sense of presentation, we are gearing up for a fun-filled “Spring Sing & Ring Fling” slated for March 6 and 7. Singers begin learning…

Sunday Dance Club: 35-Year Anniversary Dance

John Yu You are invited to our 35-year anniversary celebration on Sunday, Jan. 7, at Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom. Our dinner, dance, and live music venue continues because of the fantastic support from Sun Lakes residents. As residents change, our venue has also changed accordingly. We are open to the public—no reservations or membership required.…