Lynbeth Street

Prepare the Way

Rev. Derrick Elliott Then they said to him, “Who are you? Let us have an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’” as the prophet Isaiah said. Now they had…

Crystal Cards Appreciates Community Support

The IronOaks Tennis Club hosted its Second Annual Crystal Card Sale on the patio at the Wellness Center in October. A special thanks to Judy Gahide and Lois Newman who organized and hosted the event. Thanks to the tennis players, pickleball players, and Wellness Center members for participating. It was a grand success. All proceeds…

OLNGA Elect New Officers

Reggie Wegman The Welcome Back Luncheon was a lovely event attended by year-round residents, as well as our sun-seeker winter residents. It was great to see them all. We have many new team members: Leann Knox, Kari Moss, Linda Berg-Carmichael, Dessa Hutchins, Janis Gustafson, Nancy Hooke, Donna Purcell, and a returning favorite, Darla McCracken. Welcome,…

CTC’s First “Social” a Great Success

Penny Petersen On Oct. 29 Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) hosted players from Sun Lakes Country Club and SunBird. A Social is a one-day event designed to bring tennis lovers from the Sun Lakes area together for friendly play, lunch, and desserts. The object, of course, is to win your match, but making new friends from…

SLCC Begins New Season

Ken Duquaine The Sun Lakes Camera Club (SLCC) opened its 2022-23 season on Oct. 6 with a general meeting, which included a presentation entitled “Seeing in Black and White,” by member Jim Smith. The meeting was well attended and included several new club members. The first competition meeting of the new season was held on…

Dan Reed’s Dixieland Hotshots

Helen Daley It’s time to get ready for Christmas, and the best way to start the season is by attending a wonderful music performance by Dan Reed’s Dixieland Hotshots on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m., hosted by the Arizona Classic Jazz Society at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix-Chandler Golf Resort, at One San…

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Fall Softball Season Is Underway

Larry Wolfe Our Fall Softball Season started on Oct. 25 and runs through Dec. 16. This season’s team sponsors and managers are as follows: Lakes Division: A-1 Golf Carts (Dennis Kennedy), Core Consulting (Chris Jensen), Skyview Digital Media (Tom Erpelding), and Young Home Team Realty (Gary Hillabolt) Sun Division: Camp Hilby (Mike Gloyd), Redeemed Team…

Tennis Tip with Coach Kwong

Coach Kwong Young Every level tennis player will be in “No Man’s Land” during a ball return at some point, so let’s have a better understanding of this area, which lies between the baseline and service line. This area means you are too far forward to be hitting a comfortable groundstroke, forcing you to hit…

Lady Putters 25th Season Begins

Susan Gottschalk We have 20 ladies join our Lady Putters membership this season. Welcome to you all. The annual holiday luncheon will be held Dec. 2 in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood. Raffle drawings will highlight the afternoon, and proceeds from the drawings support donations to local charities. Monday Flight: Oct. 31: Jan Cartier,…