March 2018

Oakwood Artists League

  Oakwood Artists’ League (OAL) welcomes all skill levels that embrace mediums encompassing oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, pen and pencil – yet, since we are NOT instructor-led, some prior experience would ensure your comfort. OAL members meet to cater to their individual endeavors on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and every…

Sun Lakes Community Church

  Pastor Jerry McGhee There is a museum in Rome that contains many of Michelangelo’s works… but perhaps the most interesting is the fact that the museum contains several unfinished works of Michelangelo. In one room, there are several large chunks of stone displayed, originally intended to be used in a monument on the tomb…

Partnering to benefit our community

Elaine Kraemer, CWPV Foundation President The Cottonwood Palo Verde Foundation is proud to announce that it has joined forces with the IronOaks Tennis Club to raise money to benefit Neighbors Who Care, Inc.! Please join us on Friday evening, March 9, 2018, at the Oakwood Country Club for a Community-wide charity dinner dance with music…

IMGA news and scores

  Bruce McCorkle Ironwood Cup Champions The three-week Ironwood Cup Tournament results are in! Dan Strafalace is the Ironwood Cup Champion for 2018. He narrowly pulled out a victory with a two-stroke lead. Flight winners were Flight 1: Mike Scroggins; Flight 2: John Skoworn; Flight 3: Larry Birlin; Flight 5: Ben Brown; Flight 6: Joe…

Bridge lessons available

  Maria Davis FUN da MENTAL Bridge is offering two bridge classes starting in March/April. Learn with Maria Davis, a certified ACBL Better Bridge Instructor and Game Director. Two Over One Game Force – This is an enhancement to Standard American bidding that is a more effective way to bid games and find slams. I…

Sun Lakes Tennis Club takes on SunBird Tennis Club

  Jerry Vance The Sun Lakes Tennis Club took on the SunBird Tennis Club on February 10 at SunBird. Fifty-six members participated in 28 matches from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Great food was provided by SunBird (baked potatoes) plus other goodies. A beautiful day and fun for all. There will be two in house…

News From Your Neighbors: Neighbors Who Care, Inc.

Eric Ehst, Executive Director At the Chandler Volunteer Recognition Breakfast on February 8, Neighbors Who Care volunteer Faith Dragoon was honored with the 2017 Multitasking Award. Faith has been one of our most active, reliable and impactful volunteers. She has provided more than 300 hours of volunteer service in 2017. She volunteers at least one…

Seeing clearly

  Pastor Jean Newell For years, a cataract had been growing on my “good” eye. Doctors had been reluctant to operate on the cataract because I’m blind in my other eye, but eventually it became apparent that the surgery could no longer be avoided. The morning of surgery dawned a bright and sunny day. My…

Cotillion Dance Club is moving to Cottonwood

  Rob Spade The Cotillion Dance Club’s mission is to provide its members and guests with events and facilities for fine dining, dancing to live music and fellowship while ensuring high quality and value for a reasonable price. To facilitate this mission, the Cotillion Dance Club Board of Directors is announcing a venue move for…

Sun Lakes Ladies Pitch and Putt

  Arlene Fletcher The sun was shining on Thursday, January 18, and there were lots of smiles and giggles as the Sun Lakes Ladies Pitch and Putt met and enjoyed a scramble golf game. Winners werethe following: 1st place with a 22, Sheryl Mariotti, Rose Gallagher, Sharon Cook and Mary Eberle. Three teams tied for…