Adrianne Williams

A Country New Year at Women’s Connection

Kristy DeCleene Save the date and invite your friends to Women’s Connection’s special event on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. in the Oakwood clubhouse ballroom, at 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., in Sun Lakes. The program includes a continental breakfast (gluten-free available upon request), as well as live music and our guest speaker and vocalist…

Bradshaw/Neu 4.0 Ladies and Gentlemen Winners

Jerry Higgins The Cottonwood Tennis Club Bradshaw/Neu Charity Tournament concluded with two teams rising to the top through an eight-team round robin and two playoff matches. The 4.0 men’s winning team from IronOaks of Bob Lynne and Craig Twitchell defeated the runner-up Cottonwood team of Ron Ryer and Alan Wellard. Mike Jaltuch and Sid Porter…

Cottonwood Tennis Club Holiday Party

Jerry Higgins The Cottonwood Tennis Club held its annual Holiday Party on Dec. 10 in the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. One hundred five members experienced the holiday spirit, as well as other liquid spirits, and a fine dinner served by the Cottonwood Bar & Grill.

Cheers Singles Group

Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 225 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…

In Passing – January 2024

Charlotte Ann Bell It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Charlotte Ann (Sabo) Bell, who left this earthly life peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 14, 2023, just shy of her 82nd birthday. She was born on the 26th of December 1941 in…

Fill a Truck

Lorri Morgan The Cottonwood Pickleball Club supported this wonderful event to help out the students and their families of Hamilton High School. The drive was spearheaded by our own Charlotte Nichol, and it seems the whole membership rallied behind her. Charlotte said she received $350 in cash and two pickup trucks full of food and…

IronOaks Ladies Pool League—We’ve Switched to Mondays

Judy Wolthausen Our league, which plays weekly in the Billiards Room in the Oakwood Country Club building, is over 20 years old and, to my knowledge, has always played on Tuesday mornings. Unfortunately, that has always prevented the golfers and pickleball players from also playing in our league. Well, we have now decided to switch to…

Navigating the New Year: A Guide to Avoid Scams

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As we step into a new year, it’s crucial for older adults to remain vigilant against the ever-evolving landscape of scams that persistently target unsuspecting individuals. While some scams may take on new disguises, others linger with familiar tactics. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how older adults can identify…