David Zapatka We’ve all heard the saying, “Pickleball is won at the net.” What does this mean? Honing your skills around the non-volley zone (kitchen) can improve your play and results. Here are a few key points: 1. It all starts with hitting a deep serve, putting the opponents in a position where it’s tougher…
May 2025, Sports
Kwong’s Tip of the Month
As we watch tennis professionals (WTA/ATP), they all show great balance and footwork with strong fundamentals. Without these basics, no player would be nearly as successful. Let’s take a moment and do a self-check to see if you are doing FUNDAMENTAL. F) Fear of losing or not knowing how to win U) Uncertain of which…
Religion, May 2025
Jewish Congregation News
The regular monthly Shabbat service for May will be held on May 9 at 7 p.m. Two major life events will be celebrated during the service. Lana Oyer, SLJC choir director, will be having her B’nai Mitzvah. Len Dolins, who is 83 years old, will be experiencing his second Bar Mitzvah, recognizing it is 13…
May 2025, Features
Jacquie’s Corner: Not All Action Heroes Wear Capes
Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt Comic books were so popular growing up, costing only 10 cents or less. Today, there are people who collect the oldies but goodies worth way more than the pennies. I liked a few of them myself. Archie and his friends, especially Blondie, another good one. It has been so long ago to…
Generals, May 2025
Sun Lakes Senior Games a Tremendous Success
Jacque Texeira The Sun Lakes Senior Games project has concluded for this year and was considered a resounding success. Close to 200 players and spectators enjoyed getting to know members of their neighboring communities through a range of competitive sporting events, which took place at Sun Lakes Country Club (SLCC), Cottonwood Palo Verde (CWPV), IronOaks…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Board Games, Card Games, Word Games
Karen Vollis Do you enjoy playing a variety of games? We have separate tables for playing board games, card games, dice games, party games, or word games. We can teach you how to play, or you can teach us your games! We play games in Oakwood, Sun Lakes, but can schedule an event at your…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Easter Comes Early for Needy Children!
Peg Abney The Sun Lakes Sew-N-Sews and its Children Charity Committee, along with volunteers from the Rotary Club, came together in April to assemble 150 colorful Easter baskets. These baskets were sewn and made by the Children Charity Committee members. The SL Rotary Club also provided funding for fabric, supplies, and candy goodies. The Easter…
May 2025, Religion
Devorah Hadassah Events for May and June
Come join the fun and meet new friends! For information on Hadassah and attending our events, please contact Eliana Bar-Shalom at 860-377-7126 or ebarshalom.eb@gmail.com. The second Wednesday of each month is our book group, called Literary Ladies, on Zoom at 1:30 p.m. The next books we will be discussing on Zoom are as follows: The…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Card Making Class Update
Linda Smart and Sarah Lythgoe Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up demonstrator. Class fee is $10 and includes everything you need except adhesive. Bring yours or purchase during class. Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one class…
May 2025, Sports
Cottonwood Lady Niners
After some very windy days on the course in March, we were all hoping for mild and sunny days of golf in April! Our Member/Guest tourney on March 20 was a great success, with fun and games enjoyed by all, although several players expressed some frustration and experienced calamity on the frisbee hole! Through generous…