Mary Dyrseth Remember when you were a kid and when you returned to school in the fall, you had to write a story about what you did over the summer. Well, for us golfing adults, the subject is what did you do during overseed. For me, it was a concert at the Phoenix Symphony Hall…
Category: December 2025
December 2025, Sports
Softball Player Profile: Mike Core
Larry Wolfe Note: This article was first published in the November 2012 edition of the Sun Lakes Splash and is being republished in memory of Mike Core who passed in October. His career may have taken a divergent path from what Mike Core had planned, but it was a major success nonetheless. After earning a…
December 2025, Sports
Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club at Sisk Park
Kathy Hoff, Publicist The holiday season is near, and the 2025-26 bocce ball season has begun. Teams are appreciating the cooler weather and community camaraderie. While it is too late to register for the first session, it’s not too late to register for the second session. For those interested, registration for the second session starts…
December 2025, Sports
Register for Sun Lakes Country Club Bocce at Oasis
The Sun Lakes Country Club Bocce Club is dedicated to fostering a fun and social atmosphere where members of all skill levels can enjoy the game of bocce ball. Our club welcomes all residents of Sun Lakes for play at the Sun Lakes Country Club Oasis bocce courts. Three sessions are played: Fall, Winter, and…
December 2025, Sports
Softball Short Hops
Larry Wolfe Our Fall Season is now well underway and will continue through Dec. 19. Opening day on Oct. 28 was enhanced by a hot dog cookout. Thanks to Vern and Janet Rodgers for organizing that event. As the legendary actor Humphrey Bogart said, “A hot dog at a ball game beats a steak at…
December 2025, Sports
IronOaks Tennis Club Kicks Off Season with Festive Welcome Back Fall Fiesta
DD Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club’s (IOTC) Welcome Back Fall Fiesta brought players together for fun, fashion, and flavorful tacos to celebrate the return of tennis season. The IronOaks Tennis Club officially launched the new tennis season in style with its annual Welcome Back Fall Fiesta on Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
Sports, December 2025
IronOaks 65+ USTA Ladies Doubles Team Earns Wild Card Entry to Southwest Sectionals
Exciting news from the courts! The IronOaks Tennis Club 65+ USTA Ladies Doubles Team has been invited to compete in the USTA Southwest Sectionals Tournament this December in Surprise, Ariz., as a Wild Card entry. Throughout the 2025 winter and spring seasons, this talented group has demonstrated exceptional teamwork, determination, and a shared love for…
December 2025, Sports
70 Never Looked So Good!
Barb Jorgensen A combination of women tennis players from IronOaks and Cottonwood Tennis Clubs have united to play in a 70+ USTA League in the East Valley. This Queens of the Court team is led by Diane James (captain) and Barb Jorgensen (co-captain). Diane works in legal court cases, thus, the play on the name.…
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
Wednesday Evening Bridge Returns to Sun Lakes!
Dianne Zimmerman Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club is now holding Wednesday evening bridge games at Poolside Community Center in Oakwood Country Club. Please arrive by 5:15 p.m., as games begin at 5:30 p.m. This is a fun game at a great venue, we have a good mix of players of all levels, and it’s a…
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
Bridge Results
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club holds games on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The games are held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church (except the Wednesday game, which is held at Poolside in Oakwood). Come join us! For more info, contact George at 480 748-1242. October First-Place Winners Open Pairs…