Layne Varney Welcome Back to SunBird! It’s finally that time of year when the weather begins to cool down and many of our residents start returning to SunBird. Welcome back to everyone returning to this active and vibrant community! When you return, please stop by the Clubhouse office for a warm welcome and to update…
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September 2026, Association News
Resident-Driven Life Enrichment: The Heart of Our Actively Independent Lifestyle
Lance Williams, Executive Director, Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes At Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes, we believe retirement should be one of life’s most rewarding chapters—a time filled with opportunities to learn, connect, explore, and continue pursuing the passions that make each person unique. While beautiful residences, exceptional dining, and outstanding amenities are important, it…
May 2026, Association News
Manager’s Report
Arizona experienced an extremely early heat wave this year, breaking all previous temperature records. The average temperature in March was 12.5 degrees higher than normal and exceeded the previous record by 6.5 degrees on March 21, when temperatures reached 106 degrees. These unusually high early temperatures created concerns for many outdoor events that had already…
March 2026, Clubs & Classes
SunBird German Club News
Frank Nechvatal Our German Club celebrated Fasching at our January meeting. It was a potluck dinner with plenty of beads, masks, and a few costumes. Fasching, or Fastnacht in Germany, is the equal of Mardi Gras in France and in New Orleans in the United States. This celebration marks the beginning of Lent. This originated…
January 2026, Association News
Manager’s Report
Layne Varney Happy New Year! Where did 2025 go? It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone and the new year 2026 is upon us. This past year was an exciting and fun-filled year with memorable shows, activities, and events at SunBird. SunBird has had a wonderful holiday season with excellent concerts,…
December 2025, Association News
Manager’s Report
The high season is in full swing here at SunBird, and the weather has been terrific! We are so glad to have and welcome back many residents who have been away for the summer. Welcome back and join the fun! The last week of October, SunBird hosted its first “Night of Mischief” with a spooky…
September 2025, Association News
Manager’s Report
Layne Varney, General Manager The arrival of the severe heatwave this summer was late but very noticeable. During the month of August, we had several triple-digit days of high temperatures. The previous record of consecutive days of 100-degree-plus temperatures was broken last year, reaching 113 days. This year, as of the date of writing this…
Association News, July 2025
Manager’s Report
The summer high temperatures had a delayed start from normal this year. However, when the temperature jumped, we all felt it. With the quick rise in temperatures into the triple digits, it’s a good reminder to stay cool and hydrated. The SunBird clubhouse is maintained at comfortable temperatures with many relaxing, recreational, and social opportunities.…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
American Irish Club News
May 2025, Association News
Board Meeting Notes
Dave Edington, HOA Board Secretary The board of directors met March 24 at 10 a.m. in the ballroom for a regular scheduled meeting. The following are notes from this meeting: Board Members Present: Marianna Buescher, Nancy Eckstein, Dave Edington, Chuck Heitbrink, Bob Lama, Bob Morris, Brendan Waddell, and Manager Layne Varney The meeting was called…

