Yvonne Orlich It hardly seems possible, but here we are again preparing for the annual Spring Concert. The Chorale is up and running, full steam ahead, toward the presentation of the Spring Concert on Thursday, March 16. We are more than pleased that, for this Spring Concert, we have several new singers in our group,…
Sports, March 2023
OLGA Results
Siri picked our Ghost Holes on Jan. 10. Bev Chipman and Glo Malmberg liked the holes she picked, because they tied for first place in the first flight. Mary Figgis and Leslie Smith came in third and fourth. In the second flight, Linda Smith was first, Terry Jung was second, and Phyllis D’Amore was third,…
Sports, March 2023
CTC’s Gender Doubles Tournament a Big Success!
Penny Petersen Cottonwood Tennis Club’s Gender Doubles Tournament began Monday, Jan. 9, and continued through Saturday, Jan. 14. The format was a round robin with each team playing four preliminary rounds over the first five days, and the finals were held on Saturday. Of the 68 matches, 17 went to 10-point tie-breakers. It was very…
Sports, March 2023
CTC Hosts a Social with Palm Creek
Penny Petersen The first Social of the new year was held on Jan. 21. Palm Creek is in Casa Grande, so our opponents had to drive quite a ways for the experience. However, Casa Grande defeated Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC), so that made the ride home a lot easier. There were 30 matches. Palm Creek…
Sports, March 2023
CTC Mixed Doubles: The First Two Days
Penny Petersen Cottonwood Tennis Club’s Mixed Doubles Tournament began on Feb. 5 and ended Feb. 11 (a day after the deadline for the Splash). There were 48 participants at three different levels: Red (the highest level), Green (the second level), and Blue (the third level). Winners in each level will be reported in the April…
Generals, March 2023
All Are Welcome to Our St. Steven’s Basket Raffle
Everyone is welcome to stop by! St. Steven’s Catholic Church Ladies Guild will be holding a fundraiser Basket Raffle. The beautiful themed baskets are valued at between $100 and $150. They will be on display in the church courtyard after the 4 p.m. mass on Saturdays and the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. mass on…
Generals, March 2023
Science and Technology
Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool indoors and…
Generals, March 2023
Ed Robson Library Offers a Broad Range of Programs
Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March Events: Registration is required, and space…
Generals, March 2023
Proviso High School Annual Picnic in Arizona
All classes from both Proviso East High School in Maywood, Ill., and Proviso West High School in Hillside, Ill., are invited. It will be held at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, in the Stillman Ramada. We will have signs directing you from the parking lot to the ramada. Benches and…
Generals, March 2023
Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information
Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is available, provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), and ALTCS (Arizona…