April 2017

OLGA Ladies posts scores

Carol Smith We had an exciting February, crowning a new Club Champion after a three-week tournament. Our new Club Champion is E J Yoon. Congratulations to her and our flight winners. Flight 1: 1st Sharon Bowditch, 2nd Mary Figgis, 3rd Mary Dyrseth; Flight 2: 1st Dari Akin, 2nd Shirley Weaver, 3rd (tie) Dang Teater and…

Dinks, Lobs and more Pickleballs – NIT has a great week

Just a sample: Pickleball players, fans and spectators and volunteers - a great group!

Irene D’Aloisio A perfect week for dinking, lobbing and having fun — that’s what happened at the 4th Annual Norris Invitational Tournament which started on March 6 and went through March 9. Sun Lakes residents from all over the community gathered together at the Cottonwood pickleball courts for a great competition. The Sun Lakes Pickleball…

Hot Dog Tournament winners

Sun Lakes Tennis Club’s annual Hot Dog Tournament

Jerry Vance On Saturday, March 4, the Sun Lakes Tennis Club held its annual Hot Dog Tournament, so named for president Ed Campion’s great hot dogs. He was ably assisted by Peter Hall and Dick Haynes. Eighteen teams competed for the grand prize which was awarded to Kathy Thorsen, Ron Welde and Tony Horn. The…

Cottonwood Tennis Club Mixed Doubles Tourney results

Cottonwood Tennis Club 2017 Mixed Doubles Champions

From February 13 to 17, Cottonwood Tennis Club held its annual Mixed Doubles tournament. Many thanks to Ernie and his team of Mary Ann Rice, Adriana Michael, Bruce Garman, Kathy Moliter and Edith Tanniru. We would also like to thank Marna Brooks, Susan Garman and their helpers for coordinating the food court all week. Cannon…

Mary Fitzke trumps field in PVLGA President’s Cup

Mary Fitzke wins the President’s Cup Tournament

Liz DeMichael 2/7 and 2/14. The 2017 President’s Cup Champion for the Palo Verde Ladies Golf Club is Mary Fitzke. She played against a talented field of ladies and prevailed in the two-round event. Well done, Mary! The other results were: 1st Flight: Kathryn Campbell, Cindy Bosch and Mary Nelson. 2nd Flight: Jo Crook, Bonnie…

Sun Lakes Lady Niners news

Verla Matuschka March events have successfully been completed with all the Invitationals and special activities, and we’re facing another fun-filled month. It begins with the Awards Banquet on April 8 at 5:00 p.m. in the Navajo Room for members only. Please put this date on your calendars and attend to honor those golfers winning the…

Gerry Vogelsang wins gold

Gerry Vogelsang and Bill Jepson with their Gold medals in doubles

Gerry Vogelsang The table tennis competition was held in Phoenix on 14 tables in singles, doubles and mixed doubles in age groups starting at age 49 to 50, etc., up to 85 to 89. One 92-year-old player played in a younger age bracket.

Oakwood Lady Niners winter and spring events

Vice President Pat Stead, President Margaret Johns and Sharon Gale

Eileen “Molly” Bergesen OLNGA celebrated Valentine’s Day morning with No. 2 Club Championship on the Palms. It was a beautiful morning to hit the links, and members did very well on the course that day. On Flight #1, first place went to Fran Kelly, followed by Anne Carlson second and Cora Lathom-Levenski in third. Flight…

SunBird Lady Niners host home and home

Front nine winners were June Yates, Paula Neuser, Rayleen Knight and Lorraine Brammer.

The SunBird Lady Niners hosted a home and home golf outing with the Sun Lakes Lady Niners. This event was held on Tuesday, February 28. After being threatened by rain, we were able to play without getting too wet (actually hardly wet at all). After golf, the ladies enjoyed a delicious lunch in the Horizon…