Mike Willinger Congratulations to Jeffrey Cohen, 2022 Champion of the Ironwood Cup! The three-week Ironwood Cup was concluded on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 1. The event ended in a tie for the championship, after regular play, between Jeffery Cohen and Mike Scroggins, with the Cup winner decided by a sudden-death playoff. Congratulations to both Jeffrey and…
David Zapatka Last month we discussed the word “chicane” used in describing an obstacle on the Tour de France racecourse. Our word this month is “domestique,” used to describe a rider in the Tour de France. Domestique noun do·mes·tique dō′mĕs-tēk′ (Cycle Racing) (in competitive road cycling) a cyclist whose job is to support the higher-ranking members of…
Kathy Burns OLGA’s POD on Jan. 11 was Criss Cross. In Flight 1 Debbie Wood was the big winner, followed by Marla Dahm. Eun Yoon and Julie Hastings tied for third. Flight 2 winner was Sharon Skoworn, second Sherry Rogers, and third Dang Teater. Winner in Flight 3 was Eleanor McCann. Betty Lauer was second,…
Jessica Klebanow, Ms. Senior Arizona 2015, will be the featured soloist for the Thursday, March 10, Sun Lakes Women’s Connection event to be held at the Oakwood ballroom at 10 a.m. She will be singing both inspirational and secular numbers. For the Ms. Arizona 2015 talent event, Ms. Klebanow sang “Coming in from the Rain.”…
Your Sun Lakes Apple Club has begun classes with members present. Only members who have been fully vaccinated may attend the classes. Our December and January classes, conducted by Syed Fraz of Experimax, focused on some of the basics and key features of the iPhone and addressed many iPhone questions and issues submitted in advance…
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Chair The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) is proud to name Debbie Bailey as the club’s February 2022 Rotarian of the Month. Debbie joined RCSL in August 2021 and has been making a very positive impact. She is a retired educator and is sometimes dressed in white satin,…
Are you a Spanish speaker who wants to practice? This group is for you! Join us every Thursday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m., in Cottonwood Meeting Room A-2, behind the Cottonwood Library. We are a fun, welcoming group. Sun Lakes residency is not required. Please contact Dianne Zimmerman at 480-401-8315 for details.
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for $35…
Roger Bonnard There’s really nothing wrong with me. I’m as healthy as can be. I have arthritis in my spine and in both knees. I talk a little slow and with a funny wheeze. My heart’s a little weak and my blood’s a little thin, But, Gee, I’m great for the shape I’m in! Some…
Would a player who has been playing for years benefit from coaching/lessons? My answer is, “Yes” and “No.” I will start with my reasons for the “No” answer. The individual may not accept change and is looking for immediate results. Some things are a given in tennis—the ball will eventually come over that net, and…