The 2017 Arizona Senior Olympics for Racquet Ball was held at ASU on February 18 and 19. Gerry Vogelsang got a Gold Medal in Racquet Ball singles in the 85 to 89 age group and with his partner Bill Badger received a Gold Medal in Racquet Ball doubles in the 80 to 84 age group.…
April 2017
Sports, April 2017
Cottonwood Tennis Club matches
Jerry Vance The Sun Lakes Tennis Club played a very competitive match with the Cottonwood Tennis Club on February 25. There were 25 doubles matches contested, and all had a great time. The food and friendship provided by the Cottonwood Tennis Club was excellent. Come join the Sun Lakes Tennis Club each week, as we…
Sports, April 2017
Ernie Soczka: Our wicked Tournament Director
Rod Hayward If there is no rest for the wicked, tournament directors must be a wicked lot. In addition to a fall Bradshaw Tournament, both Gender and Mixed Doubles Championships, in-house competitions and annual special events, the Cottonwood Tennis Club hosts as many as four ‘Socials,’ where members can test their skills against other clubs…
Features, April 2017
Word of The Month: Chimerical
David Zapatka Have you ever had fanciful thoughts, found your imagination running on the wild side or had a fleeting thought that you knew was simply unrealistic? You may have been what’s called chimerical, this month’s word of the month. Chimerical – adjective chi·me·ri·cal kī-‘mer-i-k’l, k’-, -‘mir- Definition – imaginary, fantastic, unreal, absurd, impossible; indulging in unrealistic…
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
Desert Rivers Audubon Society
Susannah Johnson The Desert Rivers Audubon Society (DRAS) is the local chapter of the National Audubon Society. DRAS serves Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, Apache Junction, San Tan Valley and parts of Pinal County. We have a website, www.desertriversaudubon.org, where you will find further information regarding field trips, monthly meetings, speakers and a list of…
Generals, April 2017
Trips and Tours
For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Wild West Saloon Crawl and Lunch April 9, 2017 Price: $99 per person Relive Western History and visit some of the Wild West’s most interesting saloons. You will visit a minimum of three with a beverage at each. Desert…
Generals, April 2017
Yesterday Once More’s upcoming shows
“Yesterday Once More” ‘50s ‘60s ‘70s show and dance rock ‘n’ roll variety group will be performing at the Yesterday Once More’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Variety Show on Saturday, April 8, at the SunBird Country Club, 6250 S SunBird Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85249. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the show starts at 7:00 p.m.…
Sports, April 2017
Sun Lakes Eight O’Clockers Racquetball Group
March luncheon of the Sun Lakes Eight O’Clockers Racquetball Group at the Cottonwood Bar and Grill; pictured (left to right) are Fran Gonzales, Mike Throckmorton, Jerry Vogelsang, Stan Darling, Matt Niesz, Ron Frye, Bob Heslin, Paul Newendyke, Bill Badger and Stuart Davis.
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
Sew-N-Sews to hear from Linda Larson April 12
Linda Larson Sew-N-Sews will be presenting former member Linda Larsen on April 12 at Sun Lakes Country Club at 1:00 p.m. Guests are welcome. Members will also be voting on the new slate of officers for 2017 and 2018. Linda has taught many types of sewing in her life. She has designed patterns, traveled, taught…
Features, April 2017
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook Earth Day is April 22 this year, a time to celebrate innovative products to help conserve energy and natural resources. According to the Green Building Advisor, remodeling an existing house is inherently greener than building a new home. Here are a few award-winning products that will make your home improvement projects green for…