Kathy Hoff, Publicist Happy New Year! The Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club is finishing up the first session of competition, and it’s wonderful to see teams enjoying each other’s company during the holiday season. The first session’s Potluck and Awards Picnic is on Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. at Sisk Park. Everyone loves the fried…
Sports, January 2026
Ironwood Lady Niners
Bonnie Hoewing The Ironwood Lady Niners (IWLN) held our annual holiday party on Dec. 3. We golfed and then held our luncheon at Poolside. Awards to league members were distributed, and holiday platters of cookies were given for prizes. As usual, we had a great turnout from IWLN members, and a great time of good…
Sports, January 2026
MOGA Update
Vic Russelavage Return to Play After Overseed After the overseed, MOGA members were excited to get back on the golf course. The removal of the cart path-only restriction was particularly welcome, making the game more enjoyable and leading to better scores. Members appreciated the relief to their knees, hips, and joints, and many commented on…
Sports, January 2026
CMGA Membership Information
Buddy Meola The CMGA is a men’s golf league for residents of Cottonwood Palo Verde and those residents of Sun Lakes and Oakwood/Ironwood who pay the appropriate green’s fees established by the Cottonwood HOA. CMGA welcomes new members and invites men in the community who are not currently members to join the association. Throughout the…
Sports, January 2026
CMGA November Results
Buddy Meola Because the Cottonwood Golf Course was still closed for overseeding, a four-man team event was played at Palo Verde Golf Course. It was a Beat the Pro Challenge with a scramble format. The Cottonwood and Palo Verde pros competed against 30 teams with equal handicaps. The pros had a bad day on the…
January 2026, Sports
New and Bolder Sign
Ron Sautter Perhaps you’ve noticed the new Golf Landscape and Maintenance Department sign on Sun Lakes Boulevard at the entrance to the building. Several months ago when Ron informed Jeff that the Sawdust Club was available to help with small projects he might have, Jeff mentioned that he would like a bigger sign at the…
January 2026, Sports
SLLGA Results
Nadine Stark Nov. 11, Par 3s 1st: Barb Arakelian, Penny Nowicki, Chris Jackson, Pat Henk 2nd: Kelly Dennis, Sabrina Erhardt, Joy Cowie, Julie Hamlin 3rd: Kerri Jerome, Marci Kopplemaa, Gloria Fronk, Lynn Tanner Nov. 25, Gobble, Gobble, Gobble 1st: Barb Arakelian, Marci Kopplemaa, Mary Bish, Blind 2nd: Julie Hamlin, Mary Liepold, Betty Reagan, Peggy Huot…
January 2026, Sports
Palo Verde Niners
Susie Welker The Palo Verde Niners enjoyed some great golf during the months of November and December. Our game formats are varied and afford us much fun on the links! We now have 35 ladies on our roster. It has been lovely to make some new friends both on and off the golf course. The…
January 2026, Sports
Oakwood Lady Niners Golf Association
Reggie Wegman By the time you read this, the holidays will be behind us. The new board—Shirley Moore, president; Deb Maxwell, vice president; Deb Walker, secretary; and Nancy Hooke, treasurer—hope you all had a wonderful holiday and are ready to play some great golf in the next few months. Lots of new gals have joined…
January 2026, Sports
Join Cottonwood Ladies Golf League Now
Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association (CLGA) is off to a great start with 10 new members and room for more. If you’re interested in joining our league, Tara Bradford is the membership chair and is ready to welcome you. Email her at cottonwoodwga@gmail.com or go to the CLGA website at cottonwoodwga.azgolf.org to sign up. Every Thursday…