The Sun Lakes The Young and the Restuvus tennis team, who play out of IronOaks Tennis Center, finished in first place in their division of The Valley of the Sun’s 4.0 league.
Sports, May 2023
The Young and the Restuvus Team Takes First Place
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Sports, May 2023
Canada vs. USA (Can/Am) Last Competitive Event of the Season
Penny Petersen Everyone looks forward to the Can/Am Tournament, the last big event of the Cottonwood Tennis Club’s competitive season. It is a one-day event, always on Saturday. Since Sun Lakes has many residents who come from Canada and have a limited time they are able to stay, this tournament marks the end of the…
Sports, May 2023
Softball Player Profile: Bob Reed
Larry Wolfe Wisconsin native Bob Reed says that baseball and softball have been “the theme of his life.” Bob started playing organized ball as a seven-year-old and has never stopped. That’s about 60 years! And he’s not close to being done yet! Bob graduated from Greendale High where he played third base for the Panthers.…
Sports, May 2023
Tennis Keeps You Young!
Carole Rockland, Publicity Chair, IronOaks Tennis Club What do all these lovely ladies have in common? They are all active IronOaks Tennis Club members, and they were all born in 1943. The group recently gathered at Stone & Barrel for a joint celebration of this year’s significant birthday. Sharing friendship, food, and tennis does, indeed,…
Sports, May 2023
ILGA Donates to Cancer Center
Sharma Goodwin On March 30 the Ironwood Ladies Golf Association (ILGA) presented the University of Arizona Cancer Center with a check for $10,010. ILGA has donated $179,000 since we started our cancer fundraisers.
Sports, May 2023
IronOaks Ladies Pool Club—It’s Time to Have Some Fun!
Judy Wolthausen, President As May arrives, our weather becomes warmer, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy our newly remodeled Oakwood Billiards Room and relish sitting in the restaurant patios overlooking the golf courses and other picturesque settings. It’s so pleasant, and it gives us time to relax and really get to know each other…
Sports, May 2023
Men’s IronOaks Niners Hosted Fundraiser
David Mork On March 23, 14 members of the IronOaks Niners played golf with 9 of the 12 members of the 3Peat Arizona State Champion Hamilton High Boys Golf Team (HHGT) and their coach Steve Kanner. HHGT has won the Arizona State Championship nine times. Coach Kanner is in his 22nd year at Hamilton, and…
Sports, May 2023
Oakwood Lady Niners Golf League
Reggie Wegman We have finally moved into our warmer weather. Tee times are moved back to 8 a.m. starting in May. So, set your alarm clocks to give yourself enough time for your coffee, etc. And be sure to have a beverage in your cart or bag. Dehydration strikes quickly, and most of the time, it’s…
Sports, May 2023
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood Fundraiser
On March 27 more than 170 women gathered at Oakwood Country Club for a day of fashion, food, and fun. This year’s fundraiser for local charities featured fashions and accessories by Calle Rose Boutique, a delicious lunch, a bake sale by the congregation’s members, raffles, and huge gift baskets. Thanks to the SLJC Sisterhood for…
Sports, May 2023
Cottonwood’s Norris Invitational Pickleball Tournament a Hit!
Jeff Dunn The Cottonwood Pickleball club played host to its Ninth Annual Norris Invitational Tournament (N.I.T.) at the Cottonwood courts. The tournament is named after the founders of pickleball in Cottonwood, Maureen and Dick Norris, who created the first pickleball courts on the parking lot at Sisk Park in 2008. The club has come a…