Lynn Tanner At press time, the Sluggers were halfway through their season and were sporting a decent 8-6 record. Almost all the games have been closely contested affairs, with losses being by only one or two runs. The competition has been fierce, and the ladies have shown they are up to the task. The top…
Steve Perkins This year’s Dakotas Party is March 7 at the San Tan Ballroom in Cottonwood Country Club. If you have not registered yet, you need to act with “lightning speed.” The deadline for our final count is the morning of Feb. 29. If you missed the deadline, darn it, it is a great party…
Maria Davis I have been a Sjogren’s (SHOW-grins) patient since 2004. I am particularly excited about this year’s event, since people can participate from the comfort of their own home. You can join in an educational Zoom meeting and/or go out and walk right in your own neighborhood (details below). What is Sjogren’s? Sjögren’s is a…
Dianne Zimmerman Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish skills? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate…
Lorri Morgan, Communications Busy, busy—that’s the only way to describe the pickleball corner of the racquet facility at Cottonwood. Monday through Friday is club time until 2:30 p.m., and courts are assigned according to the schedule for different levels. There have also been a lot of training sessions, round robins to facilitate ratings move-ups, and…
John Terranova, President February closed with our first of two tournament events, organized by our tournament director Sue Donovan, the Harry Bicchieri Memorial Bocce Tournament, which quickly sold out. It was an overwhelming success and well attended! March will end our second session with our second tournament to be held on Thursday, March 14, at…
Well, here it is, our Second Annual (expanded) Pickleball Classic. Yes, expanded to include something for everyone! The tournament starts at 8 a.m. each day, and there will be much to explore. Come cheer on the players! Early risers may enjoy coffee and pastries. Enjoy our daily BBQ with burgers and dogs (Monday), taco bar…
Did you know that New Adventures is so much more than just a place to take classes? We provide multiple opportunities to volunteer and meet new people and make friends. Our volunteers are the backbone of New Adventures, and they play a crucial role in everything we do. Whether you have a few hours to…
Carole Rockland, IronOaks Tennis Club The IronOaks tennis courts were the site of spirited competition from Jan. 15-20 as 17 women’s teams and 14 men’s teams competed for the title of champion of their division. The winners were as follows: Women’s 4.0: 1st place: Amy Clubb and Cathy Coin, 2nd place: Ellen Maurer and Kay…
Jerry Higgins Neighbors Who Care (NWC), a Sun Lakes-based service organization that provides multiple varied services to the Sun Lakes and South Chandler community, was recently the beneficiary of a $1,611 donation from the Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC). “Community groups such as the Cottonwood Tennis Club are so key to our sustainability. We are so…