Jim McCutcheon The 50-member SunBird Singers have been busy preparing for their annual Christmas concerts, which will be presented on Dec. 11 and 12, at 7 p.m. in the SunBird Community Center Ballroom. The opening number will be a wonderful rendition of “Joy to the World” with bells and piano. There will be eight choral…
Harry Huckemeyer While many of us are still looking for leftovers from Thanksgiving, along comes December and the start of the holiday season that brings a new life to the area. With its arrival comes the festive lights and decorations around all the malls and the neighborhoods, where friends and families get together to relive…
John Yu On Dec. 8 in the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom, enjoy Sunday evening with an Arizona and Sun Lakes favorite, Cheryl Thurston and her Memories Swing Band. The band of talented East Valley musicians plays a wonderful upbeat variety of songs to please and will have you dancing the foxtrot, waltz, swing, cha cha,…
Jamie Morgan Christmas is in the air. The excitement is here—bells ringing, lights glowing, tree decorating, present wrapping, travel planning, and the smell of holiday baking filling the air. The most exciting part of Christmas is the celebration of our Savior’s birth. On that cold, clear night, over 2000 years ago, a precious little boy…
Fred Garmeson On Jan. 4, the SunBird Lions and Basha High School LEO (Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity) Club will once again sponsor the annual Basha High School band concert. The show starts at 6 p.m., and admission is free. Donations will be greatly accepted at the door. All donations go to benefit the Basha band.
All Iowans! Remember the Iowa Party on Thursday, March 19! If you are traveling back from Iowa to SunBird, remember to bring something for the raffle.
Please join our family and friends on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 10 p.m. in the SunBird ballroom for an 80th Birthday Party! There will be a live band and dancing! The party is given with love by his wife Marcie. RSVP to Marcie at 480-495-6800 or marciesellsaz@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!
Renters… Be Our Guest! Wednesday, Dec. 4, Apache and Pima Rooms, 10 a.m. to noon Attention all renters! Whether you’re an annual or seasonal renter, please join us on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 10 a.m. for coffee and pastries. Learn about all of activities, events, and amenities that SunBird has to offer and receive a…
Barbara Dunbar Our first Kare Bear Fair is Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to noon in the ballroom. We will have a lot of vendors, and it’s a perfect time to purchase holiday gifts! The rest of the fairs will be held on the first Saturday of December, February, and March. We have two major events…
A fashion show benefitting the Sun Lakes Fire Department and Ambulance Services is planned for January 15, 2020. Shop ‘Till You Drop, by Calle Rose Fashions, will be sponsored by the Ladies Community Chit & Chat Breakfast Group. This event will be open to the public. Come and show your support for the Sun Lakes…