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…
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…
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.
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,…
Mark Wenz The concept of grace has roots in ancient religions in which the Goddess was revered, as well as in Greek and Roman mythology. The word “grace” has its origins in the Old French word gracier, meaning “to thank,” and in the Latin word gratia, which means “kindness, favor, esteem.” The adjective form of…
MJ Boscombe Our Best of the Best winners are Glo Malmberg with a gross score of 72 and Sheila Junkermeier with a net score of 64. We had 61 players named as a tournament Best of the Best in 2024 and 50 participants in the Best of the Best Tournament on Jan. 16. Lynda Jones…
Cheers Trip Opportunities: The group who traveled to Costa Rica has returned. They enjoyed their stay; however, the trip home was a challenge, as they experienced an eight-hour flight delay in Dallas due to snow. Several Cheers members have signed up on Explora Journeys’ July 20-27, 2026, cruise of the Adriatic Sea. The cruise is…
Kim Kubsch Whether you need to quickly get to the hospital or quickly evacuate your home, having a backpack, duffle bag, or shopping bag with zipper ready to grab and go is extremely useful. Clear containers or clear Ziploc bags are helpful to quickly identify contents by category. Keep your Fast Exit Emergency Grab &…
Bill Becker and Chris Schneck The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation’s fundraiser event is on Sunday, March 23, in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood Country Club. Tickets are now available on the Foundation’s website at www.slcommunityfoundation.com for $55 per person. There is no limit on the number of tickets per purchaser (tables will be…
Dannette Hunnel The first Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) tournament of 2025 took place Jan. 26 through Feb. 2. The weeklong tournament was a mix of outstanding performances, hard-fought battles, and a few surprise comebacks, proving that in any competitive sport, anything can happen! Spectators were in awe witnessing long matches and impressive endurance. It was…