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4th annual Norris Invitational Tournament March 6-10

Sun Lakes Pickleball Club, Cottonwood’s 4th annual Norris Invitational Tournament will be held from March 6-10 at the Cottonwood pickleball courts from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. This is the biggest and best tournament of the year, and we’d like to invite you all to come watch. The entrants are not just club members. For…

Ladies Pitch ‘N Putt

Arlene Fletcher There are a group of ladies having a wonderful time on Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Pitch ‘N Putt course in Sun Lakes. We meet from the first Thursday in January until the end of March. Skills vary from members who are “good” golfers to some who are just learning the…

Edgar Cayce Study Group

Our Search for God study group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Room A-2 of Cottonwood Country Club. We explore the readings of Edgar Cayce who is recognized as the greatest psychic of the 20th century and the founder of holistic healing. We strive to be healthier, peaceful, and one with the universe and…

March happenings at Ed Robson Branch Library

Please join us at the Ed Robson Library for the following programs in March: Wednesday, March 1, at 10:30 a.m. Long Walk of the Navajo People* In 1864, Navajo people were forced to walk over 450 miles to Fort Sumner in eastern New Mexico. Imprisoned on a 40-square mile reservation for four long years, the…

Sun Lakes Chorale Spring Concert set for March 24

Concert Accompanist, Caroline Brown

Jan Ott Enjoying the skills of accompanist Caroline Brown is a significant reason for attending the Chorale’s upcoming concert. Another major draw is Director Cris Temple-Evans’ ability to offer a program which just shouldn’t be missed. On March 24, the community is invited to the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church at 9248 E. Riggs Road.…

Unit Happenings

Unit 44A Coffee held on January 19, 2017

Unit 11 Dorothy Thurman, Secretary/Treasurer At its January meeting, the Unit 11 Board of Directors voted to increase the monthly homeowner dues by $10 per month effective March 1, 2017. Homeowners who pay their dues monthly by ACH will see the increase on their March 2017 payment. Homeowners who pay semi-annually or annually will receive…

Brenden Financial Team wins Sun Division Pennant

Sun Division Softball Champs: Kneeling, l-r: Ron Carmichael, Steve Schaider, Dennis Bernaiche, Mark McKinnon and Tom Lorgan. Standing, l-r: Gene Grandquist, Doug Friesen, Larry Kaufmann, Mgr. Ken Brenden and Evan Hansen. Missing from photo is Sam Giordano; Photo courtesy of Core Photography, LLC.

Larry Wolfe Manager Ken Brenden led his Brenden Financial Planning team to a 10-6 record to win the Winter League Sun Division pennant. The Planners had three top ten hitters: Mark McKinnon, Larry Kaufmann and Tom Lorgan and a solid line-up from top to bottom. The Terry and Susan Young Realty team, managed by Mike…

MOGA news and scores

MOGA officers and committee persons with their proud red MOGA golf shirts are front row (left to right): Paul Dinardo, tournaments; Aki Yasuda tournaments; Craig Annis, vice president and Rich Castro, membership; Back row (left to right): Jim Hooyman, treasurer; Dan Bogaard, Handicap Chairman; John Kolb, secretary; Doug Braun, president and Blair Poitras, awards chairman

Bob Greene We regret and apologize for neglecting to mention in last month’s article all of the ladies and all the course maintenance workers who donated to the Vega family at the loss of their son. The family is very grateful for all the assistance. Thank you all! The 2017 President’s Cup winner is Sid…