Part of why tennis is so great is the challenge it offers. We must practice being a coach and an official during court play while displaying good sportsmanship from beginning to end. No one likes losing or being frustrated by being outplayed by an opponent. Unfortunately, there are players of every age who don’t play…
Category: Sports
September 2024, Sports
Registration Is Open!
The Bradshaw/Neu Tennis Tournament, sponsored by the Cottonwood Tennis Club, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 1, through Saturday, Dec. 7. Entry is open to all 55+ communities in the area, and all the Cottonwood courts will be used for the event. Make sure that you are a part of this event as a spectator,…
September 2024, Sports
How’s Your Racquet?
Barb Jorgensen Have you ever noticed the well-mannered poodle that is Ralph Howland’s constant companion on and around the tennis courts? Rolo, at 11 years old, is the official mascot of the Cottonwood Tennis Club, but we may not see him much this winter! His owner Ralph Howland is Cottonwood Tennis Club’s resident racquet re-stringer.…
September 2024, Sports
Niners July Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity The July results are in the books, and we are halfway through the year. Some of us are wishing that the summer was over and that we were playing fall golf. Wow, so far, these last two months have been tough on our members. Gentlemen, another of our former members has passed…
September 2024, Sports
July SLLGA Results
Nadine Stark July 2 – Plant Your Flag 1st Nadine Stark, 2nd Mary Eberle, 3rd Kerri Jerome July 9 – Water Holes, Front 9 Flight 1: 1st Penny Nowicki, 2nd (tie) Judy Wegener, Deb McGrail Flight 2: 1st Wanda Chihak, 2nd (tie) Betty Reagan, Karen Simon, Uni Foster, Jan Fletcher, Mary Bish July 16 –…
September 2024, Sports
Card Group Cookie Donations
Susan Gottschalk Several members of the Thursday Lady Joker’s Wild Hand and Foot card group baked, packaged, and delivered cookies to the employees at three local fire stations and the Sheriff’s Posse. They were greeted with smiles of appreciation, which always encourages the card group volunteers to donate cookies yet another year.
September 2024, Sports
Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association July Results
July 6 was the monthly Ace of Aces Qualifier. The low gross and low net scores from each flight qualify for the Ace of Aces tournament played at the end of the year. Blue Flight: Low Gross Bruce Pape, Low Net David Platt White Flight 1: Low Gross Orlando Orta, Low Net Sam Selby White…
September 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Be the Best Partner
David Zapatka The No. 1 priority is to always remember you are on the same team. Do everything possible to help your partner, support your partner, and encourage your partner. Words and body language are powerful. They both have meaning and influence on you and your partner. Your energy is real. Partner cannot only hear…
Sports, September 2024
Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club at Sisk Park
Kathy Hoff, Publicist Registration for the 2024-25 season will begin on Sept. 1 online at our club’s website, www.sunlakesbocceclub.com. Individuals who are interested can complete a registration form and pay the $30 registration fee, which covers the cost for a two-person team for both the first and second sessions. Online registration will end on Oct.…
September 2024, Sports
Lady Putters Enjoy the Spring Luncheon
Susan Gottschalk Enjoying the Lady Putters’ Spring Luncheon are Lori Becker and Camille Jasien. Lori is a past president, and Camille served as treasurer for many years. (Photo by Susan Gottschalk)