SunBird Lions Announce 2027 Travel Opportunities

Group trips to the West, New England, and America's Music Cities in the works

Feb. 2, 2026 at 5:55pm

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The SunBird Lions are in the early planning stages for three exciting group travel opportunities in 2027 - a train and national parks tour of the American West, an autumn exploration of New England and Cape Cod, and a musical journey through Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans. The club is seeking feedback from the SunBird community on which trip has the most interest, with each estimated to cost between $3,000 and $4,000 per person.

Why it matters

The SunBird Lions are a local community organization that aims to provide enriching experiences for residents. These proposed travel opportunities would allow SunBird residents to explore different regions of the country together, immerse themselves in unique cultural and natural attractions, and create lasting memories.

The details

The three potential 2027 trips include: 1) an 8-day 'Trains and Canyons of the West' tour featuring national parks and historic railroads, 2) a 9-day 'Autumn in New England and Cape Cod' adventure with sightseeing, whale watching, and cultural experiences, and 3) an 8-day 'America's Music Cities' journey through Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans to explore the roots of country, blues, and jazz music.

  • The travel will take place in 2027.
  • The SunBird Lions are currently in the early planning stages for these trips.

The players

SunBird Lions

A local community organization in SunBird, Arizona that is organizing the potential group travel opportunities.

Bonnie Simpson

A SunBird resident who can be contacted at 303-236-0772 or bely30@outlook.com to indicate interest in the travel plans.

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What they’re saying

“If you are interested in joining one of these exciting adventures or would like to learn more, please contact Bonnie Simpson at 303-236-0772 or send an email to her at bely30@outlook.com to indicate your interest.”

— Bonnie Simpson (sunbirdnews.com)

What’s next

The SunBird Lions are currently gauging interest within the community and will move forward with planning the trip that receives the most feedback.

The takeaway

The SunBird Lions are providing their community with the opportunity to explore different regions of the United States together through these proposed 2027 group travel experiences, fostering shared adventures and lasting connections.