High–level tennis will be returning once again for the annual Jason Morton Tennis Classic, March 2 through 5 (Thursday through Sunday.) Named after the longtime legend in American senior tennis, Jason Morton, who represented the U.S. in eight different international cup competitions and won over 100 gold and silver balls in national tournaments. As we…
Sports, February 2023
Coach Kwong’s Tennis Tip
We all know the serve is the action beginning the point and is a weapon if you have a strong, well-placed delivery. Back in 1972, there was a musical group, Argent, who sang “Hold Your Head Up.” The song is spot-on when relating it to tennis serving performance. When you drop your head/shoulders, most likely, the…
Sports, February 2023
Relishing Pickleball: The Lob–Part 2
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “The lob is a lofted shot hit off a bounce that can be either offensive or defensive in nature. The object of lobbing is to force your opponents, who are in a strong position at the non-volley…
Sports, February 2023
A Month of Love, Faith, and Community
Rev. Derrick Elliott February, the month of love, is upon us, and it is a time to reflect on the importance of love in our lives. Love is a fundamental aspect of human existence and essential for our well-being. But, as we all know, love is not always easy and requires effort, commitment, and sacrifice.…
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
Come Tap Dance With Us
It’s never too late to start tap dancing. It’s fabulous fun and great exercise. A new Tap class will be starting on Friday, Feb. 3, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Dance Room (A-6) in Cottonwood. Classes will be $10 (the best $10 you’ll ever spend for an hour and a half of fun).…
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
Savvy Travelers to Meet February 9 and 23
Mayflower Tours and Norwegian Cruises There will be two presentations in February. Join us in the San Tan Ballroom of the Cottonwood Country Club on Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Mayflower Cruises & Tours will have a special presentation on their unique tours in the USA and Europe. There will be great, unique itineraries, many…
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
Cheers Social Group Activities
Cheers Trip Opportunities: Many of our members spent the holidays traveling to visit family or entertaining family. Now that it is the new year, many members are thinking about where they want to travel. With a wide variety of day trips and short, overnight travel, several of our members have elected to go on both…
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
Chess Anyone?
Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8). There is no formal commitment. Come when you can and leave when you want. Feel free to…
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
Women’s Association of Sun Lakes
Our Mission Statement: Members from the Sun Lakes communities enjoy sociability through fundraising, education, and celebration. Join us on Feb. 25, from 10 to 11 a.m., in the Computer Room 1 in Cottonwood. Our speaker will be Madalyn Johnson, co-owner of SW Herb Shop and Gathering Place in Mesa. Madalyn will speak on an introduction…
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
Restless Minds
The infamous Restless Minds discussion group will be meeting again on the second Tuesday of February, the 13th, for our monthly gathering of the Sun Lakes intelligentsia to solve the problems of the world: cultural, philosophical, theological, political, economic, scientific, and ontological (and if you were inspired to look up what “ontological” actually means, you might…