Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Playing billiards is a beloved pastime for many people. When first starting out, players may spend countless hours simply enjoying the game, even if they’re self-taught. They revel in the feeling of improving their skills, such as when they achieve their first table run or finally beating an opponent who has…
Tag: billiards
May 2024, Sports
Cottonwood Billiards Room Has a New Look
The Lucky Shot Pool Club Billiards Room in Cottonwood has just undergone a new look. Thanks to the assistance of the Cottonwood maintenance group, under the guidance of Jim Miller and Joe Terranova, the outdated English hunting lodge motif was replaced with new Billiards Room memorabilia. New wall-hung cue racks were also installed, as well…
March 2024, Sports
Breakers Pool League Annual Banquet
The annual Breakers Banquet took place in the IronOaks ballroom on Feb. 4. Forty-eight members and guests enjoyed a buffet preceded by a social hour with plenty of kibitzing. In addition to numerous door prizes, the highlight of the evening was selecting the raffle winner of a fine Balabushka pool cue. The winner was Tera…
Front Page, July 2023
Billiards Isn’t Just for Men Anymore
Toni Reider Please join us for Ladies Day every Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until noon, at Cottonwood in the Pool Room. The gals get together and enjoy learning all kinds of pool hall games, have good conversation, and enjoy listening to music, all while making new friends. No fee is required, and no commitment…
Sports, June 2023
Billiards (Pool) Isn’t Just for Men Anymore
Toni Reider Please join us for Ladies Day every Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until noon at Cottonwood in the Pool Room. The gals get together and enjoy learning all kinds of pool hall games, have good conversation, and enjoy listening to music, all while making new friends. No fee is required, and no commitment…
Clubs & Classes, November 2022
Action Begins for Lucky Shot Pool Club
The Lucky Shot Pool Club launched its 2022-23 tournament season on Nov. 1. The round-robin tourney runs through Dec. 10. Memberships are available for the club’s remaining regular season tournaments running from Jan. 1 to Feb. 10 and March 1 to April 10. For additional information, contact Steve Colby at 480-600-6125 or Alan Behr at 480-895-7750.
Clubs & Classes, November 2022
Getting Ready to Celebrate Christmas, and You’re on our List!
Judy Wolthausen, President The IronOaks Ladies Billiards Club has an annual tradition the first Tuesday in December that is always a hit! We all show up in Christmas casual attire and participate in a contest to see which of us can pocket the most balls in two minutes. The number of each ball that makes…
Sports, August 2022
Join the IronOaks Ladies Billiards Club for a Fun Time
Have you played pool before and forgotten the rules? Has it been years since you played and you’re afraid you might embarrass yourself? Were you never that good but really enjoyed playing? Then the IronOaks Ladies Billiards Club might be just what you need! Many people in Sun Lakes don’t even realize that Oakwood Country…
Sports, February 2021
IronOaks Breakers Pool League Tournament Results
Albert McCabe The IronOaks Breakers Pool League has announced the winners in their Welcome Back Championship Tournament. The tournament matches were 8-Ball, with a race to five games to win. The tournament concluded on Jan. 6 with 1st place winner Jim Boyes, 2nd place winner Don Lewis, 3rd place winner George Kothe, and 4th place…
Features, November 2019
Arizona Billiard Hall of Fame – Rod “Babe” Thompson, an Arizona and Sun Lakes Legend
Larry Stadler Not everyone may recognize the name of Rod “Babe” Thompson; most pool players know that name very well. Recently, the Arizona Billiard Hall of Fame inducted Babe into the Arizona Billiard Hall of Fame at a dinner held on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. The Arizona Billiard Hall of Fame dinner included induction of four…