Welcome back, all you snowbirds! Hope everyone is ready to fire up another season of Pitch N Putt. The format will remain pretty much the same, but it’s been requested we move the starting time back a bit to catch a little more heat. So, everyone plan on being there at 9:30 a.m. for a…
Sports, December 2022
Lady Niners Begin 2022-23 Season
The Cottonwood Lady niners (a league founded 28 years ago) were scheduled to begin our season on Nov. 3; however, poor weather conditions canceled our play. Not to be deterred, we began on Nov. 10. The fall lunch and meeting were held on Nov. 17. We currently have 64 players registered. It’s not too late…
Sports, December 2022
Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association Season Underway
Judy Onken The 2022-23 golf season is underway! It is such a warm, fuzzy feeling to renew your annual memberships in AGA, CLGA, and our local golf courses. Writing that check or charging the cost to your credit card also renews those dreams for holes-in-one, be it your first or your 50th, breaking 80, or…
Sports, December 2022
CMGA October Event Results
Buddy Meola With overseeding taking place on the Cottonwood golf course, only the monthly Ace of Aces Qualifier and CMGA/PVMGA Team Beat the Pros competitions were played. CMGA and the Palo Verde Men’s Golf Association also played a Team Beat the Pros event at Palo Verde on Oct. 29. The Oct. 1 Ace of Aces…
Sports, December 2022
Ironwood Ladies Golf Association Membership Drive
Lois Foerster The Ironwood 18-Hole Ladies Golf League (ILGA) is holding a membership drive on Thursday, Dec. 8. If you are considering joining a ladies golf league, we are inviting you to come and play with us on that day. It is a great opportunity to try our course, meet new people, and find out…
Sports, December 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Pickleball Market Continues to Grow
David Zapatka Last month we announced Major League Pickleball had arrived. High-profile individuals Drew Brees, James Blake, Lebron James, Draymond Green, Kevin Love, and a host of others invested in teams. The new Vibe Pickleball League was recently announced. The first high-profile team owner is Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team.…
Sports, December 2022
Oakwood Ladies Golf Association
Kathy Burns After a long layoff from golf because of overseeding, our OLGA league play commenced on Nov. 1. We played from the 150-yard marker, because it was “car path only.” Winners in Flight 1 were first Glo Malmberg, and tied for second were Mary Dyrseth and Debbie Wood. Flight 2 was won by Dolly…
Sports, December 2022
Niners November Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity Here come the holidays, and our winter residents are returning in droves, increasing the number of foursomes we are fielding each week. It’s great to welcome back members from all over the USA and Canada. Winners: 11/3/22 Scramble Lakes. 1st Greg Gustafson, Jim Coughlin, Larry Johnson, Al Metz; 2nd Butch Bosselli, Rich Gihring,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2022
Free Brush-Up Lessons or a Review on Bridge
Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in free brush-up lessons or want to review some bridge, please email me at stephaniehemberg@gmail.com, and leave a phone number so I can call and talk with you. Fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 only, please! Non-smokers only, please!
Clubs & Classes, December 2022
5-Card American Standard Social Bridge
Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in playing 5-Card American Standard Social Bridge, please email me at stephaniehemberg@gmail.com and leave a phone number so I can call and talk with you. If you would like a very good review of Notrump and the Stayman and Jacoby Transfer Conventions and a fun, safe place to play,…