MJ Boscombe Our Best of the Best winners are Glo Malmberg with a gross score of 72 and Sheila Junkermeier with a net score of 64. We had 61 players named as a tournament Best of the Best in 2024 and 50 participants in the Best of the Best Tournament on Jan. 16. Lynda Jones…
March 2025, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Social Group Activities
Cheers Trip Opportunities: The group who traveled to Costa Rica has returned. They enjoyed their stay; however, the trip home was a challenge, as they experienced an eight-hour flight delay in Dallas due to snow. Several Cheers members have signed up on Explora Journeys’ July 20-27, 2026, cruise of the Adriatic Sea. The cruise is…
March 2025, Generals
Is Your Fast Exit Emergency Grab & Go Bag Ready?
Kim Kubsch Whether you need to quickly get to the hospital or quickly evacuate your home, having a backpack, duffle bag, or shopping bag with zipper ready to grab and go is extremely useful. Clear containers or clear Ziploc bags are helpful to quickly identify contents by category. Keep your Fast Exit Emergency Grab &…
March 2025, Generals
Country Hoedown March 23
Bill Becker and Chris Schneck The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation’s fundraiser event is on Sunday, March 23, in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood Country Club. Tickets are now available on the Foundation’s website at www.slcommunityfoundation.com for $55 per person. There is no limit on the number of tickets per purchaser (tables will be…
March 2025, Sports
CTC Genders Tournament Captures Attention
Dannette Hunnel The first Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) tournament of 2025 took place Jan. 26 through Feb. 2. The weeklong tournament was a mix of outstanding performances, hard-fought battles, and a few surprise comebacks, proving that in any competitive sport, anything can happen! Spectators were in awe witnessing long matches and impressive endurance. It was…
March 2025, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Singles Group
Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 212 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…
March 2025, Generals
Sun Lakes Chorale Songs, Sign-Ups, Parties, and Honors
Yvonne Orlich Are you ready for spring? We’ll probably have to endure at least one more cold snap, but hope “springs” eternal, right?! The Chorale is getting ready. The enthusiasm and energy of our director (hello, he’s way younger than we are) is contagious, and if you attended the Holiday Concert, you know what I…
March 2025, Sports
Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association January Results
Buddy Meola January started with the Ace of Aces Qualifier on Jan. 4. The low gross and low net players qualify for the Ace of Aces Championship to be held in December. Blue Flight: Low Gross Bruce Pape; Low Net (tie) Steve Howard and Steve Bennett White Flight 1: Low Gross Dennis Chenier; Low Net…
March 2025, Features
In Passing – March 2025
Dennis Conzatti Dennis Conzatti passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, after a long battle with lymphoma and heart disease. He was a resident of Sun Lakes since 2019. Dennis was born Sept. 25, 1938, in Rock Springs, Wyo., to Edward and Enes Conzatti and grew up in Centralia, Wash. He graduated from the…
March 2025, Generals
Your Community Needs You, Become An Arizona Ranger
Bill Boone Are you ready to make a difference in your community and be part of a legacy that spans over a century? The Sun Lakes Company Arizona Rangers are looking for dedicated individuals to join our ranks. As a Ranger, you’ll play a vital role in supporting local law enforcement and serving the public.…