Adrianne Williams

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…

Relishing Pickleball: Pickleball Comes to U.S. Universities

David Zapatka Pickleball continues to grow in popularity around the country. It’s now making its way into U.S. universities. The leading example of this is my friend, Jarrod Smith, coach of Drury University’s men’s and women’s tennis teams, and in 2024, coach of Drury’s co-ed pickleball team in Springfield, Mo. In August, Drury announced the…

Rotary Club – January 2024

Rotary Club Names Debbie Bailey Rotarian of the Month Dr. Honora Norton, Public Image Chair Debbie Bailey, Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Board Membership Director, was named December 2023 Rotarian of the Month. She led the club and Sun Lakes community’s annual electronics recycle project in which over two truckloads of equipment was collected. She…

Scandinavian Club Welcomes Friends

Greetings to everyone interested in Scandinavia. A new year is here, and on Jan. 21 the club’s monthly gathering will be held in the Saguaro Room of the Cottonwood clubhouse in Sun Lakes. Much socializing and sharing of heritage information will make for an enjoyable evening. At 4:30 p.m. our evening starts with a social…

State Parties – January 2024

Dakotas ‘Round Up’ Party March 7 Steve Perkins North Dakotans and South Dakotans and friends from Sun Lakes, SunBird, and surrounding areas are all invited to the annual North and South Dakota Party held Thursday, March 7, at the Sun Lakes Cottonwood Country Club San Tan Ballroom. Make sure you put it on your calendar.…