Teri Bitler Ever mindful of the “two carts per foursome” rule, these SunBird Lady Niners are out at first light preparing to tee off on Hole #10. If you would like to join us this summer for a fun nine holes of golf on Tuesday mornings at 6:24 a.m., the weekly sign-up sheet is in…
Teri Bitler The SunBird Lady Niners are pleased to announce the 2026–27 slate of officers: * President: Susan Froelich * President Elect: Mary Stohr * Secretary: Sharon Erickson * Treasurer: Beverly Launer * Past President: Cathy Wilson The membership offered a warm round of applause to Cathy Wilson in appreciation for her dedicated leadership over the past two years. Summer casual…
Teri Bitler With so many creative ways to play a Scramble, strategizing quickly became the name of the game at this year’s Home and Home Tournament. The field was a wonderful mix of 33 SunBird Lady Niners and 22 Sun Lakes Lady Niners, making for a spirited and friendly day of competition. One of the…
Teri Bitler During this past Christmas season, the Lady Niners once again showed their generous spirit by purchasing requests from the SunBird Lions Giving Tree, which supports Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School. Hartford, the oldest elementary school still open in the Chandler Unified District, sits in the heart of Chandler. For many of the children…
Teri Bitler The SunBird Lady Niners launched their 2025–26 league season as 26 spirited golfers took to the course in four competitive flights on Nov. 4. Braving brisk temperatures and bringing their signature camaraderie, the ladies proved that a little chill couldn’t cool their enthusiasm. With laughter echoing across the fairways and a healthy dose…
Teri Bitler We begin this season with heavy hearts as we honor the memory of our outgoing president Jo Mottet. Jo was a class act—a terrific golfer with endless patience and a wonderful sense of humor. Her presence will be deeply missed on the course, in our meetings, and around the lunch table. A huge…
Teri Bitler Summer may be winding down, but the Lady Niners are still swinging strong! We tee off every Tuesday morning, just as the sun peeks over the horizon, and follow it up with good eats and even better conversation in the Horizon Room. A few of our traveling members have returned, so our tee…
Teri Bitler During the hot Arizona summer months, we tee off every Tuesday at 6 a.m., just early enough to beat the heat and still be home before your coffee gets cold (or your Chapstick melts). Afterward, we gather for caffeine and confessions in the Horizon Room (we might exaggerate our scores, but only by…
Gail Schroeder The Niners’ Valentine’s Day and February Luncheon was organized by Mary Cravens and Eunice Duren, and prepared by our Horizon Room staff. This month’s luncheon was beef and chicken taco salad with chips and salsa, and for dessert, delicious red velvet chocolate cupcakes. Our monthly luncheons are put together by volunteers each month.…
SunBird Lady Niners Golf League play is every Tuesday, beginning November 6. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month followed by a luncheon in the Horizon Room. Membership forms have been emailed to last year’s members. For new members, additional forms are posted on the board by the Lakeview Room. For…