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Oakwood Nine Hole Couples Golf League

Sandy Krediet Oakwood Nine Holes Golf Couples League starts on November 10 at 2:00 p.m. It is a unique time to experience noncompetitive golf and to meet new people. The emphasis is on FUN not scores. This bimonthly Friday afternoon league meets through the first week in May. Golf is followed by dinner and lively…

“Lion of the Year” winner

Lion Larry was named Lion of the Year.

PDG Lion Forrest B. Cheuvront, Jr. Lion Larry received his award from President Lorna Snedigar in July 2017, and a malfunction of camera operation is why he is just now being publicly recognized. He served the club as Chair for Lions Camp Tatiyee Casino Night fundraiser, chaired two Health and Wellness Clinics in Sun Lakes,…

Sun Lakes Country Club celebrates 45 years

Driving to Sun Lakes in the 70s and 80s seemed like an oasis destination in the middle of the desert. It was the only community in the area, and none of the now-developed areas of Chandler existed. Alma School Road was a two-lane street with a ditch on either side, and the drive consisted of…

Sun Lakes Ukulele Group kicks off 4th season

Nancy Harrison If you’ve visited the Cottonwood Clubhouse on a Sunday afternoon and heard some happy music and laughter coming from the Phoenix Room, you’ve heard our Sun Lakes Ukulele Group. The group, led by Cottonwood Palo Verde resident Nancy Harrison, will kick off its fourth season on Sunday, October 29. We meet on the…

Sizzlin’ summer softball

Steve Hilby coordinates a summer pick-up game. (It’s kind of like trying to herd squirrels or feral cats!) Photo by Core Photography, LLC

Larry Wolfe As the temperatures continue to exceed 100 degrees, our summer softball program continues to sizzle. Our “experimental” summer league was such a success that we continued the program through September. Our full program now includes batting and fielding practice on Mondays, summer league play on Tuesdays and batting practice and pick-up games on…

Apple Users Group news

Glenna Reeves The first Apple Users group met in April, and we have had monthly meetings since that time, with the exception of August. Our next meeting will be at the Oakwood Country Club, Bradford Room A, on Monday, September 11, at 1:00 p.m. Bring your iPad and iPhone to the meeting with you. We…

Conservation Corner

Pesticide – Part 2 Pauline Lee Man has made chemicals to eliminate insects, animals or weeds that are considered to be pests by us. There are many pest control companies out there such as https://www.adamspestcontrol.com/ who will get rid of pests in our homes for us. Unfortunately, these pesticides also harm man, other beneficial beings…