Features, January 2024
Tough Pansy
Dannette Hunnel A “newbie” to Arizona is typically not accustomed to planting flowers outside in January. However, if you moved here for better weather, you might like the idea of gardening throughout the year. The very pretty and popular pansy is the best flower to plant during the desert’s winter months. Being non-toxic to pets,…
Sports, January 2024
OLGA Results
Kathy Burns OLGA started playing after overseeding on Nov. 14 with a four-person scramble. Two teams tied for first place: Mary Figgis, Peggy Cooper, Mary Keith, and Judi Walker/Sue Pederson, Lorraine Blair, Doris Swanson, and Sherry Rogers. There was a big four-way tie for third place: Mary Dyrseth, Kay Lehnkuhl, Terry Jung, and Karen Beltz/Lynda…
Sports, January 2024
Niners November Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity Welcome back to our winter golfers who are arriving daily. Our Thursday field is topping 50 once again. The executive board and chairmen of the Niners extend their best wishes to all the members and their families for a happy and healthy new year. Membership. The membership list of the Niners is…
January 2024, Sports
MOGA News
Shootout Championship Mark Nilsen announced that Matt Fellows won the annual Shootout Championship for 2023! Gary Hodges, John Skoworn, and Dan Kiska were nipping at his heels only one stroke behind. The shootout is a yearlong, low net qualifying event that culminates in one final tournament of those qualifiers for the grand prize. Fred Smith,…
January 2024, Generals
6 Reasons Why You Should Take Your Mental Health Seriously
Stan Popovich Many people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual or family. It can be difficult to admit that you have a mental health problem in your life. Secondly, it can be just as difficult in getting the people you know to understand your situation without making any kinds of…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
JWV Conducts Clothing Drive to Benefit Veterans in Shelters
Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 (JWV) will welcome Dana West, Central Arizona Outreach Coordinator for the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS), as its featured speaker on Sunday, Jan. 21. The meeting takes place in the Poolside building at Oakwood Country Club, at 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A Meet &…
Generals, January 2024
Maricopa County Library, Ed Robson Branch, Programs
Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. January Events: Registration is required and space…
Sports, January 2024
Sun Lakes Lady Niners
Dottie Wodraska The new season of league play for the Sun Lakes Lady Niners (SLLN) is well underway. The Sun Lakes Lady Niners is a fun group of ladies of all ages and golfing abilities, from beginners to more advanced levels of play. A different game is played each week based on handicap to provide…
January 2024, Sports
Oakwood Lady Niners News
At the Oakwood Lady Niners Christmas Luncheon, Pam Matassarin, our current president, installed the officers for 2024: Karen Graves, president; Sue Boucher, vice president; Nancy Hooke, treasurer; and Chris Berney, secretary. Thank you, ladies, and good luck. I am sure all our members will be very supportive and help you in any way they can.…