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,…
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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…
February 2024, Front Page
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…
Card Games & Sports, January 2024
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…
Association News, January 2024
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…
Community News, January 2024
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…
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
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.…
Association News, January 2024
Board of Directors Meeting Notes
Chuck Heitbrink, HOA Board Secretary The board of directors had a regular business meeting on Nov. 20 in the ballroom of the clubhouse. The following are notes from this meeting. Members present: Nancy Eckstein, Dirk Close, Jim Anderson, Dan Buescher, Bob Morris, Chuck Heitbrink, and Manager Layne Varney The meeting was called to order at 10…
Community News, January 2024
Dueling Pianos Takes the Stage January 27
Join us in the SunBird ballroom for Dueling Pianos, sponsored by the SunBird Lions Club, on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bar service will be available. Tickets are $20 per person and will be on sale beginning Jan. 2 in the SunBird lobby on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to…
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
Pickleball Club
The Pickleball Club is crushing it for the winter session! Welcome to our newest members Lea Anne and Graham McPherson and Dana Smith. Our Ladies Dance Party is scheduled for Jan. 26 at 4 p.m.—a little pickleball, then a little dancing, followed by snacks and laughs. Ladies, sign up on Team Reach and leave a…