Kathy Hoff, Publicist The holiday season is near, and the 2025-26 bocce ball season has begun. Teams are appreciating the cooler weather and community camaraderie. While it is too late to register for the first session, it’s not too late to register for the second session. For those interested, registration for the second session starts…
Sports, December 2025
Register for Sun Lakes Country Club Bocce at Oasis
The Sun Lakes Country Club Bocce Club is dedicated to fostering a fun and social atmosphere where members of all skill levels can enjoy the game of bocce ball. Our club welcomes all residents of Sun Lakes for play at the Sun Lakes Country Club Oasis bocce courts. Three sessions are played: Fall, Winter, and…
Sports, December 2025
Softball Short Hops
Larry Wolfe Our Fall Season is now well underway and will continue through Dec. 19. Opening day on Oct. 28 was enhanced by a hot dog cookout. Thanks to Vern and Janet Rodgers for organizing that event. As the legendary actor Humphrey Bogart said, “A hot dog at a ball game beats a steak at…
Sports, December 2025
IronOaks Tennis Club Kicks Off Season with Festive Welcome Back Fall Fiesta
DD Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club’s (IOTC) Welcome Back Fall Fiesta brought players together for fun, fashion, and flavorful tacos to celebrate the return of tennis season. The IronOaks Tennis Club officially launched the new tennis season in style with its annual Welcome Back Fall Fiesta on Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
December 2025, Sports
IronOaks 65+ USTA Ladies Doubles Team Earns Wild Card Entry to Southwest Sectionals
Exciting news from the courts! The IronOaks Tennis Club 65+ USTA Ladies Doubles Team has been invited to compete in the USTA Southwest Sectionals Tournament this December in Surprise, Ariz., as a Wild Card entry. Throughout the 2025 winter and spring seasons, this talented group has demonstrated exceptional teamwork, determination, and a shared love for…
Sports, December 2025
70 Never Looked So Good!
Barb Jorgensen A combination of women tennis players from IronOaks and Cottonwood Tennis Clubs have united to play in a 70+ USTA League in the East Valley. This Queens of the Court team is led by Diane James (captain) and Barb Jorgensen (co-captain). Diane works in legal court cases, thus, the play on the name.…
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
Wednesday Evening Bridge Returns to Sun Lakes!
Dianne Zimmerman Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club is now holding Wednesday evening bridge games at Poolside Community Center in Oakwood Country Club. Please arrive by 5:15 p.m., as games begin at 5:30 p.m. This is a fun game at a great venue, we have a good mix of players of all levels, and it’s a…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Bridge Results
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club holds games on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The games are held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church (except the Wednesday game, which is held at Poolside in Oakwood). Come join us! For more info, contact George at 480 748-1242. October First-Place Winners Open Pairs…
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
Congratulations, Richard Katz!
Carol Ritter Richard Katz earned his ACBL Diamond Life Master rating (5,000 MPs) this past month. Richard has lived in the area about 10 years. He has played duplicate bridge at Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club (SLDBC) for the past 10 years. Until his wife Charlotte passed a year and a half ago, they were…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Fit and Fun Club
Karyl Garbow Always getting fit and always having fun. Fit and Fun is a positive health/wellness club prioritizing good living! We explore health and lifestyle issues as we emphasize self-care! On the first Wednesday of the month we meet at a designated restaurant for breakfast at 9:30 a.m., and on the third Wednesday of the…