Carole Rockland What do you give an avid tennis player who’s turning 90? If you’re Len Paulson’s daughters, you give him a trip to the Wilson World Tennis Classic in Palm Desert, Calif. Len, a member of the IronOaks Tennis Club for over 20 years, repaid their generosity by winning three straight matches, achieving first…
Gwen Grace Have you seen any baby birds awkwardly hanging around the community these days? It’s highly likely that you have, because at this time of year, the young‘uns are leaving the nest for their first adventures in the world. Sometimes they get stranded, like the ferociously-adorable baby great horned owl that was found hanging…
Holly Revenig, Certified Reverse Mortgage Specialist First, let me say that I love my dad, and he’s one of a kind. But we argue about the fact that he still carries an old flip-phone and won’t trade it in for a smartphone. At 77 years old, he refuses to update his phone, because he admittedly…
Bridge skills a little rusty? There’s a practice group playing in the Ladies Card Room at the Cottonwood Clubhouse on Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or noon. There are no fees. Bring cards and a sweater and get some extra practice. If you have any questions, call the summertime phone number at 319-480-6020.
Linda Smart Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. The class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one of multiple class sessions which will begin at 9:30 a.m. Presently,…
Marilu Trainor It’s grilling time! Seven out of 10 adults own a grill, smoker, or BBQ. Enjoy those tasty meals safely and avoid a disaster by adhering to a few safety tips from the Goodyear Fire Department. The Stats: * From 2014 to 2018, grills, hibachis, smokers, and barbeques accounted for 10,600 home fires annually,…
Dean Athmer The Sun Lakes Posse will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, July 8, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The address is 9531 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. The event will be in the meeting room, with plenty of space to comply with social distancing requirements. Here are the basic…
Janet Cook June is a time to celebrate dads. Not much has been written about what a man wants for their bathroom remodel—I looked! It is his space, too, and there are personal wants for his daily experience he may not have mentioned. Another area men tend to make do is in outdoor cooking at…
Susan Bliss Good news! The Friends’ Bookstore in the Robson Library has reopened! The bookstore is open during library hours, and items may be purchased on the honor system. Stop by to browse your favorite bookstore and take advantage of our prices—the best anywhere. At present, we also have a large number of DVDs and…
Melva Edwards, Chair, IronOaks Welcome Group You are eligible for: * Free round of golf for two * Free month at our Fitness Center * Free month of tennis and pickleball * BOGO meal at Stone & Barrel or Grill on the Green All you have to do is call the IronOaks Welcome Group, c/o Howard Lundgren, at…