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Sisk Park Bocce Club sign-up begins October 8

The bocce ball courts at Sisk Park will be buzzing with activity beginning in November when the Sisk Park Bocce Ball Club begins its 2016-17 competition season (photo by Gary Vacin).

Gary Vacin The Sisk Park Bocce Ball Club is looking forward to another great year of camaraderie and competition at the courts located at Sisk Park at Palo Verde. New and current players can sign up at the club’s table at the Cottonwood Open House from 9:00 a.m.-noon Saturday, October 8. Players can also register…

SLLGA 18 Holers results

Deb Martin, Nancy Field, Karen Kolis, Linda Ryland, Marci Koppelmaa and Pinky Kubiak were the last of the party goers at the sweat hog party.

Nancy Field Step Aside – 1st place team Marci Koppelmaa, Dori Winchester and Marlys McFarland, 2nd place team Debbi Ebel, Kelly Dennis and Jean Jones, 3rd place team Cheryl Reed and Pat Benson Water Holes – Flight 1: 1st Jan Fletcher, 2nd Pearl Martin, 3rd (tie) Julie Hamlin, Karen Kolis, Shirley Brenner and Terri Mandt;…

OLGA golf results

Bev Lutes, (left) and Colleen Ritter (right) added some colorful garb to a cloudy day at a recent CAGD event. Way to brighten things up, ladies!

Ruth Rees, Publicity The faithful few OLGA summer golfers have seen some additional ladies join in the fun in recent weeks. Coming out of our air conditioned homes to play the course as the weather has moderated has been a good thing! We have been happy to note that the Oakwood course is in beautiful…

IWLN thanks OLNGA

Nancy Davis, Publicity Thank you, Oakwood: With the renovation closure of the Ironwood Golf Course this summer, our Ironwood Lady Niners (IWLN) have played golf at Oakwood. Thank you, thank you, Oakwood Lady Niners (OLNGA), who so warmly welcomed us to join them on Tuesday mornings for a relaxing fun time of golf. In addition…

Now’s the time to join the Oakwood Lady Niners

OLNGA members and guests enjoying the social side of golf.

Ann Rounthwaite As the Oakwood Lady Niners begin their winter golf season on Tuesday, November 8, it’s the perfect time to join the league – a group of friendly, supportive women who play nine holes on one of Oakwood’s three courses every Tuesday morning. The Oakwood Lady Niners Golf Association (OLNGA) offers something for everyone.…

Lucky Strike Pool Club sign ups begin October 26

Gary Vacin Sun Lakes residents interested in playing tournament pool in the coming year are encouraged to sign up for the Lucky Shot Pool Club. Now in its 20th year, the organization will host its annual registration meeting beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26 at the Cottonwood Phoenix Room. Persons unable to attend…

PVMGA – August 2016 results

Bob Armstrong, Publicity Fall is approaching; our snowbird friends are preparing for the journey south; the monsoons are trying to muster a final onslaught and the Palo Verde men have been continuing the Saturday summer morning ritual on the links. The results for August league play: On August 13 a Scramble was won by Wes…

Softball player profile:  Dave Martin

Larry Wolfe A Michigan native, Dave Martin was born in Detroit and grew up in nearby Royal Oak where he graduated from Kimball High School. He was a three-sport star for the Kimball Knights as a member of their football, track and baseball teams. Shortly after graduating, Dave was drafted into the Army and served…

CMGA – September results

Results of recent events: 8/06. Ace of Aces qualifying – Flight 1 Gross: 1st Ed Frees, 2nd Paul Brauer, 3rd Gary Hunnel; Flight 1 Net: 1st Bob Schaedel, 2nd Ed Frees, 3rd Stan Mohoric; Flight 2 Gross: 1st Les Blaylock, 2nd Ed Farrenkopt, 3rd Ray Osborn and Ron Sarnicki; Flight 2 Net: 1st Ken Pearson,…