Category: Sports

Play the Long Game—In Tennis and In Life

Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club In both finances and tennis, the biggest wins don’t come from reacting in the moment. They come from staying steady through the ups and downs. When you keep your composure and stick to a plan, you build confidence that carries you through any challenge. That’s where a…

Join the Fun: Intro to Short Court Tennis!

Barb Jorgensen Ready to try something new? Come experience the excitement of Short Court Tennis at the Cottonwood Tennis Club. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a total beginner, this is the perfect way to get moving and enjoy the game in a new format. Free to all HOA residents: Join our monthly Introduction to…

MOGA News

The MOGA Club Championship was contested over 3 rounds in March, and we crowned three worthy champions. Please give them a pat on the back the next time you see them. The Club Championship (Blue Tees) was awarded to Mitch Filiere with a total score of +6 (75, 74, 73). The Senior Division Champion (White…

Welcome to the IronOaks Lady Breakers

Kim Hutchinson Join our weekly billiards group! The IronOaks Lady Breakers invite you to join us for friendly games and good company every week. We meet Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon and Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. Our group is open to new members and eager to welcome ladies of all experienced skill…

Softball Player Profile: Mandi Marchek

Larry Wolfe Originally from Boardman, Ore., a small town on the Columbia River near the Oregon-Washington border, Mandi Marchek graduated from Kennewick (WA) High School where she played basketball, softball and volleyball for the Lions. She was good enough at softball to be offered a scholarship at Marquette University in Milwaukee, but she decided to…

Sun Lakes Lady Niners

Dottie Wodraska The Sun Lakes Lady Niners love to play golf. The Lady Niners enjoyed a schedule of four weeks of league play including a fun Scramble during April. Since the weather is heating up earlier this year, the starting tee time for league play was changed to 8:30 a.m. instead of 9 a.m. for…

Oakwood Lady Niners Golf Association

Reggie Wegman The Oakwood Lady Niners attended the Invitational at Apache Wells golf club in Mesa. The Apache Wells Ladies 9 hole league always has a wonderful Invitational. Great golf and a terrific lunch make a great golf day. For those of you who haven’t attended an outside invitational, try it. You will love it.…

Ironwood Lady Niners

Bonnie Hoewing The Ironwood Lady Niners (IWLN) had their spring awards banquet on April 15. Awards were given for Birdies and Chip-Ins throughout the year, Most Improved Golfer, and Medallion Low Gross and Low Net winners. Rosanna Nania was the Low Gross Medallion winner and Shirley Moore was Low Net. These two ladies will represent…