David Zapatka Friend and fellow pickleball player, Natasha Thompson, writes, “‘Apricity’ means warmth of the sun in winter. Did I expand your vocabulary?” Yes, you have, Tash, and I expect you will be expanding our readers’ vocabulary with this word as well. Maybe you will even bring it back into use as it has fallen…
March 2024, Sports
Coach Kwong’s Tennis Tip
Are you a “baseliner” when playing doubles who doesn’t transition toward the net/inside service box when opportunities present themselves? If you are that type of player who stays on the backcourt, are you doing your “DSW” shots? DSW are Deep, Short, or Wide shots. When executing these shots, your opponent will need to adjust and…
Sports, March 2024
Niners January 2024 Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity Welcome to 2024. We started our Low Gross Tournament on a cold, windy morning, but the weather and the golfers warmed up in short order. Membership. Be sure to welcome our newest members Steve Eppert, Alan Aken, Mark Stoimenoff, and Jim Thompson. Winners: 01/04/24 Two Best Net Balls Palms. 1st Bob Gresen, Jerry Pederson,…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
A Greek Wedding, Money, and More at Women’s Connection
Please join us for a program prepared just for you on Thursday, March 14, at 10 a.m. in the Oakwood clubhouse ballroom, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A continental breakfast will be served (gluten-free available upon request with reservation), along with live music and followed by a guest speaker. The cost is $20,…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Garden Club
Starla Kramer Tony Sarah of Earth’s Original Organics is the featured speaker on March 19. He has a Bachelor of Science in horticulture from the U of A, making the dean’s list. He’s a member of the International Society of Arboriculture and the Rare Fruit Growers. He’ll share information about container planting and vegetable and…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
Another Fun Night for SLCT and CUSD H.S. Theatre Groups
Sharon Gerdik On Feb. 8, prior to the general meeting of the Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT), the members in attendance were treated to some delightful entertainment. Actors, singers, dancers, improv, and members of their high school theater groups were invited from six local Chandler high schools. They included Basha, Casteel, Chandler, Hamilton, Perry, and…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
Bridge Results
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Risen Savior Church on Alma School Road. Our club meets on Monday, open; Tuesday, open, 499; Thursday, open, 499, 99er; and Saturday, open. If you are interested in checking out/joining our fun, inclusive club, please call Carol at 701-570-3316. January First-Place Winners: Open…
Sports, March 2024
Ladies Pitch and Putt
The 2024 season got off to a chilly start with the weather, but the ladies are a hardy bunch and fought through all adversities. Everyone managed to have a good time as well as some chuckles from the weekly “special” game. They included rolling dice to subtract from your score, turning your putter backwards to…
March 2024, Sports
OLGA Golf News
Mary Dyrseth The day of the OLGA Charity event turned out to be a cold, windy, rainy day. Only five brave souls completed 18 holes of golf. Kudos to Terry Jung, Dang Teater, Barbara Kassel, Robin Thomas, and Linda Anderson for their perseverance. Nevertheless, a nice lunch was enjoyed by those five and some of…
March 2024, Sports
MOGA News
Bruce McCorkle Member/Member Overall Winners Bob Olson and John Hoffman were the overall winners of the Member/Member tournament. Congratulations on a well-played round! Other first-place winners in their flights were Dennis McClintic and Mark Nichols, Dan Muth and Rich Popham, and Jim Schaper and Aki Yasuda. Mark Nilsen, Tournament Director Shootout Championship Qualifiers for February:…