Notable National Championships and a TV Special David Zapatka I hope many of you made it to the Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships in Indian Wells, Calif. It was a blast. We attended the final three days watching all the pro events including Super Sunday when the finals of all five pro events were played.…
Generals, January 2023
Another Opening, Another Mystery Dinner Show
Kate King Turner Come watch the famous private eye Sam Club try to solve (with your help) the mystery of the missing Malted Falcon. Well, it was on its way to the GAGA (Gallery of Amazingly Great Art) to be unveiled as a world-famous sculpture piece. This priceless bird statue was created completely out of…
Sports, January 2023
Jack Sanders Wins National Clay Court Championship!
Carole Rockland, IOTC Publicity Chair Longtime IronOaks Tennis Club member Jack Sanders has once again achieved national recognition, winning the 2022 National Clay Court Championship in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Jack and his partner J.B. Hayes from Westfield, Ind., competed in the 85+ division. From October 13-16 they played four matches to win the championship…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Banned Books — a Discussion from the Librarians’ Viewpoint
AAUW Southeast Valley hosted “Banned Books – a Discussion from the Librarians’ Viewpoint” featuring Lindsay Atwood and Sue Van Horne from the Chandler Library System. The librarians discussed how books are officially challenged, which is part of the book banning process, and the difficulties public libraries face in such situations. The 30 ladies in attendance…
Generals, January 2023
Pearl Harbor Wreath Ceremony
On Dec. 7 Jewish War Veterans Post 619, Commander Chuck Wolin, and his wife Judy proudly presented a wreath of remembrance at the Arizona Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony near Downtown Phoenix. Over 80 wreaths were dedicated at this event. JWV Post 619 meets in Sun Lakes the third Sunday of every month from September through…
Sports, January 2023
Ironwood Lady Niners
Maggie Robson As 2022 is coming to a close, our thoughts turn to renewing league memberships, club memberships, purchasing punch cards, and perhaps cashing in our chits for that cute new golf outfit or golf shoes at the Pro Shop. Our new executives are gearing up for beginning their terms for the 2023 golf season.…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Bridge Results
Monday Afternoon Partnership Bridge 11/14. 1st Dee Guthrie and Susan Miller, 2nd Dick and Donna Briner, 3rd Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach; Slam: Paul Budrick and Bernie Ross 11/21. 1st Nancy Smith and Barb Sampson, 2nd Bernie Ross and Paul Budrick, 3rd Myra Delman and Brenda Costa; Slam: Bernie Ross and Paul Budrick 11/28. 1st…
Generals, January 2023
Unit Happenings
Unit 11 Penny Dilles, HOA Secretary The Unit 11 monthly board meeting will be held on Jan. 18 at 4 p.m. in the Computer Learning Center, Meeting Room 1, at the Cottonwood clubhouse. All homeowners are welcome to attend. Dear Unit 19 Townhome Owner Melody Strom The January working board meeting will be held in…
Generals, January 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…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Italian-American Club Update
Steve Ambroso, President, Sun Lakes Italian-American Club Felice anno nuovo! (Happy New Year!) The Sun Lakes Italian-American Club (SLIAC) had a festive start to the holidays on Dec. 5 with a live opera recital by members of the AZ Opera Company. A baritone, mezzo-soprano, and pianist put on an awesome recital of Italian opera and…