Dannette Hunnel In 2014 I moved to Sun Lakes and signed up for the free Monday night tennis clinics with Don Neu and Pierre Moresi at Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC). Still occasionally babysitting four grandkids and not knowing many people, I was hesitant to commit to a weekly morning league, as well as uncomfortable looking…
February 2025, Sports
End of Season Gatherings for Cottonwood Ladies Leagues
Dannette Hunnel and Susie Dunn In December the Cottonwood Ladies Tennis Leagues gathered to celebrate the end of the Fall Tennis Season. Food, laughs, and prizes took place. All came away with an appreciation of individual accomplishments, full bellies, and new recipes. The CTC tennis players are wonderful bakers and decorators, too. From Susie Dunn,…
February 2025, Sports
Great End to Women’s USTA Fall Season
Barb Jorgensen What a great way to end our fall season with a repeat appearance at the USTA Southwest Section Championship! Although the team did not advance to the National Championship (this time!), the tough competition from New Mexico, El Paso, and Southern Arizona is helping us get ready for our upcoming spring season. The…
February 2025, Sports
OLGA News
And so my friends, OLGA’s 2024 season is now in the record books. My New Year’s resolution is to take golf lessons from Dari Akin. Not only did she win low gross and low net in the OLGA State Medallion competition, but she also won the OLGA Cup competition (low net event). But first I…
Sports, February 2025
The Sun Lakes Lady Niners
Dottie Wodraska The Sun Lakes Lady Niners began the 2024-25 golfing season on Nov. 5 at Sun Lakes Country Club and held the first league meeting on Nov. 12. Along with the usual agenda items of the business meeting, information was provided about what to do when balls hit one of the construction areas currently…
February 2025, Sports
Oakwood Lady Niners Golf Association
Reggie Wegman The Oakwood Lady Niners had their annual Christmas Luncheon after a step aside scramble. The food was delicious. The installation of officers was held in January. The board will remain the same: Karen Graves, president; Sue Boucher, VP; Nancy Hooke, treasurer; and Chris Berney, secretary. Thank you, ladies, for continuing in your roles…
February 2025, Sports
Cottonwood Man Wins No. 1 World Ranking
Barbara Osterhoudt Bob Osterhoudt of Saddletree Drive, Cottonwood, Sun Lakes, broke the Arizona State M80 (men aged 80-84 years) record in the (25 pounds) Superweight Throw at the West Regional Throws Championships in Scottsdale on April 28, 2024. His mark of 8.35 meters/27 feet, 4-3/4 inches was also the best performance in the event in…
Sports, February 2025
IronOaks Tennis Club’s End-of-Year Celebration a Smashing Success
Diana Dunaj-Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) Executive Board hosted a complimentary catered end-of-year dinner on Dec. 28 for 78 of its members. The meal was served buffet-style on the Fitness Center patio, overlooking a spectacular winter sunset in Sun Lakes. Kristina Traylor, the tennis play director for the board, expertly orchestrated the event with…
February 2025, Sports
Tennis Tips from Coach Kwong
When you play against so-called “cheaters,” you may experience emotions such as frustration, anger, helplessness, and irritation, to name a few. Back in the day, I played someone who routinely gave terrible line calls, announced the wrong score, and false “out” calls. They would attempt to keep the ball in play, and when they noticed…
February 2025, Sports
Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club at Sisk Park
Kathy Hoff, Publicist The first half of the Sisk Park Bocce Club’s season was completed on Jan. 5, and divisional winners were honored at our awards potluck held at Sisk Park on Jan. 12. Below are the divisional winners of the first session of play: Division A: Doc Heckler and Mike Buscaglia Division B: Gary…