Karen Sproates Chordaires Chorus elected new officers for the Board for the 2018-2019 year. Sandra Bocynesky, president; Nancy Henderson, vice president; Libby Bender, treasurer; Karen Sproates, secretary; and Donna Commo, membership chair. Additionally, Ginger Henry will serve as performance diva and Sheri Hopkins as funds chair. The Chordaires Show Chorus has been alive and…
Sports, June 2018
IronOaks Tennis members host ACP tennis players
Michele Renahan On Saturday, April 14, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Coach Kwong Young organized a social play from high school players (boys/girls) from Arizona Preparatory College (ACP), and they were teamed up with an IronOaks tennis member with three rounds of play with different partners. All serving was done on the south side…
Sports, June 2018
OLNGA news
Molly Bergesen We had our final luncheon of the 2017-2018 season on April 17. Golf that day was 3-3-3, in which we recorded our scores three different ways, which proved to be a lot of laughs! We had 35 ladies playing the Sonoran course and we all thought this new “game” was a lot…
June 2018
Free Bidding and Play of Hand Bridge lessons
Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in FREE bidding and play of hand bridge lessons (this will include the Stayman and Jacoby Transfer Conventions), please email Stephanie Hemberg at stephaniehemberg@gmail.com and leave a phone number so I am able to call and talk with you. You must be available to play bridge on some…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Poker players wanted
Tom Rhea Seeking poker players for friendly dealer’s choice high and low poker game with no wild cards. Betting 10 cents, 20 cents a pair or last card. Three-raise max per betting round. Play Monday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Cottonwood A-3 Card Room. Call Tom at FurnServe, 480-883-8811.
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Aero Club gathering hears from retired Navy pilot
Gary Vacin A retired U.S. Navy pilot reviewed his 30-year career as a carrier-based fighter pilot during a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering April 18. Capt. Lonny McClung told his audience that prior to his first combat mission over North Vietnam, he was absolutely terrified. “Many of my contemporaries didn’t come…
Sports, June 2018
Farmers edge A-1 Golfers for tourney title
Larry Wolfe In the opening game of the Lakes Division Spring Tournament, the Farmers Insurance squad, managed by Tom Erpelding and sponsored by Frank Margiotta’s Agency, eked out a 14-12 win over A-1 Golf Carts. A-1, the number three seed, was managed by Randy Rothenbuehler. Dan Bradfield and Bill Stanick paced the number two-seeded…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Golden Goalies – now she’s a keeper
Bea Loozer Our member Judi Brown reached her goal weight in May and is now a keeper. (Applaud) It takes work to become a keeper, as all Goalies would agree. And most would agree it takes some work to maintain that status. After all, it’s easy to put pounds back on whether you’re in…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
And the award goes to…
Judith Kuse It’s a Sun Lakes Hiking Club annual tradition to bestow awards on deserving members at its year-end picnic. This year was no exception. While members were gathered at Oasis Park for a potluck lunch in late March, the SLHC leadership made its official and unofficial presentations. In the “official” category, the Sunshine…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Lady Jokers Wild Hand and Foot Card Group
Susan Gottschalk The Lady Jokers Wild Hand and Foot card group, who regularly meet on Thursday afternoons, recently gathered for their seventh annual hors d’oeuvre party at the home of Ellen Hellman. She was ably assisted by her committee of Karen Ryan, Shirley Hutchings and Patty LeVoir.