500 Darlene Thompson We meet in the Apache Room, which is on the top floor, Thursday afternoons at 3 p.m. Please come early. Buy-in is 50 cents. We must leave the chairs and tables where they are located at this time. You have the option to either wear a mask or not. We are allowed…
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December 2023, Card Games & Sports
Pickleball at SunBird
Welcome to our newest Pickleball Club members: Kristi and Tony Burkhart, Charlotte Foster, Bill Holliday, Marty Martin, and Sherry Williams! And a warm welcome back to Ann Woodley. The Pickleball Club hosted its winter Welcome Back on Nov. 4! The morning play was followed by a delicious brunch in the Horizon Room. The restaurant was…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Scandinavians Love Christmas

Good Jul! Friends and family will celebrate with the Scandinavian Club of the Southeast Valley on Dec. 17, in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club. Doors open at 4 p.m. for the social hour with our appetizer smorgasbord of herring, sausage, and cheese and crackers. At 5 p.m. a delicious dinner of Cordon Bleu…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
So, This Is Christmas!
It’s that time of year when everyone starts shopping for the perfect gifts for family and friends. Crystal Cards again will do what we can to brighten the holidays for others. Through the sales of our greeting cards, My Sister’s Place, a domestic violence center, receives monies to help with the extra expenses for their…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
American German Club
Frank Nechvatal The club canceled the November meeting, as it fell on Thanksgiving. Instead, the club went to IHOP for a luncheon on Nov. 16 at 11:30 a.m. We now look forward to our Christmas luncheon. The luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 5, starting at 11:30 a.m. The Horizon Room will cater with a…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Come See the Sunny Quilters Display
Join us on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 12:50 p.m. outside the Hopi Room, as the Project Review & Planning Committee unveils the new display case for the Sunny Quilters. The display case will allow the Quilters to display their beautiful quilts for residents to see and admire their work. We hope you can join us!
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
American Italian Club News
Buon Natale! A big reminder to our club members that our Christmas Party is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 14, at 11:30 a.m., at Floridino’s Restaurant on Alma School Road. Members will be charged $10 per person, with the remainder of the bill paid by the club. The menu will consist of salad, rolls, ziti marinara,…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Garden Club News
The SunBird Garden Club raised just over $500 at the community garage sale in October. While many contributed and helped with the sale, we wish to especially thank Judi Johnson for her organizational talents, Emily Hughes for her donation of many plants that were sold, and Dolly White for her beautiful hand-painted rocks that were…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Kare Bears’ First Fair a Big Success

Mary Shelor SunBird’s Kare Bears’ first fair was a great success. We had over 40 vendors selling their baked goods and handmade articles and anything else you think you might need or want. It’s a great place to pick up birthday and Christmas gifts. And it’s all there in one space. If you missed it,…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
AAUW: Supporting Local Girls and Women

In the coming months, the AAUW (American Association of University Women) Southeast Valley Branch (SEV) will continue to offer events and programs to help our community’s young girls and women in a variety of ways. Here are a few highlights of what’s coming: In December, the Southeast Valley Branch will wrap up the year with…