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March 2025, Sports
IMGA News
Bruce McCorkle Ironwood Cup After three grueling rounds, Joe Rizzi squeaked out a win by one stroke! Congratulations, Joe! The first-place winners in other flights were John Vigen, Bob Olson, Thomas Ahart, Rodger Brandt, and William McConnell. Board Opening—Publicity Please contact Rich Popham or another board member if you are interested in assuming the role…
March 2025, Sports
2025 Ladies Billiards Started Off with a Bang
Dannette Hunnel The first gathering of the 2025 Cottonwood Ladies Billiards group on Jan. 11, a brisk Saturday morning, was fun and well attended. Gals from Cottonwood Palo Verde met in Room A-5 at 9:30 a.m. to play rounds of 8-ball while catching up after the holidays. We are “chicks with sticks” who aim to…
March 2025, Sports
Two Notable Valley Charities Benefit from CTC Generosity
Dannette Hunnel The premier tournament of the Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC), the Bradshaw/Neu Tournament, took place Dec. 1 through Dec. 7, 2024. This charity tournament, CTC’s largest attended event of the year, was made possible by these generous sponsors located in the Sun Lakes area: The Battery Doctor, Big Two Toyota, Blue Group, Canine Creek,…
March 2025, Generals
Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information
Unsure? Confused? Personalized, objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is 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…
March 2025, Clubs & Classes
Rotary Club of Sun Lakes – March 2025
Rotarian of the Month Dick Meyer Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) named Dick Meyer the February 2025 Rotarian of the Month. Dick, a Gilbert resident, has been a Rotarian since 1988 and RCSL member since 2021. He has served as club president at his former Rotary…
March 2025, Sports
Stay Strong in a Sport You Love with Masters Tennis
DD Kullman IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) offers a new spin on tennis, ideal for beginning players or those with injuries or mobility challenges. Masters Tennis sounds like it’s reserved for seasoned champions, but it’s almost the opposite. Masters Tennis is very similar to the actual sport of tennis, except it’s played on a smaller, 60-foot…
March 2025, Sports
Cottonwood Palo Verde Women’s APPL 3.5 65+ Pickleball Team
Jim Carlson We want to congratulate the Cottonwood Palo Verde Women’s 3.5 65+ pickleball team, Team TNT, for competing in the APPL league. They have entertained us with pickleball prowess on the Cottonwood courts. Come watch the remaining home games on courts 5-7 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, and March 15. These matches…
March 2025, Sports
Friends Cheer for ASU Tennis
Dannette Hunnel The Women’s Interclub Tennis League invited Sun Lakers to support the ASU Sun Devils tennis teams and help fill the stands. In true Sun Lakes’ supportive fashion, a dozen Sun Lakers complied.
March 2025, Front Page
Rock, Gem & Silver Club’s Quartzite Outing
Sarah Marks The Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club recently enjoyed a fruitful day trip to Quartzite, Ariz., where members unearthed a treasure trove of geological delights. The outing proved a successful venture for the group, which included Diana Ellis, Elaine Hatzenbuhler (the club’s resident geologist), Rena Othick, Shanna Nyberg, Clarice Vickers, Thelma Edwards,…