Bonnie Hoewing We are ready for fall golf! We are looking forward to seeing our members return from their summer residences and get back to the weekly golf league. Overseed at Ironwood Golf Club will start on Sept. 28. Our first fall league date will be on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 9 a.m. We will…
October 2026, Sports
Palo Verde Lady Niners
Susie Welker As the weather cools we snowbirds return and begin looking forward to our winter golf fun! So, it is not too early to polish up those golf clubs and practice your driving, pitching and putting to be ready for our first day of our fun competition on Nov. 4. We will have a…
Sports, October 2026
In Search of Single Substitutes for Oakwood Couples 9-Hole Golf League
Judy Hedding The tagline for our golf league is “Food, Fun, Fellowship, and perhaps a little Golf!” Our season runs from November through early May; generally, we play/dine on the second and fourth Friday of each month. We play different four-person team games, and about half of them are scrambles or shrambles. Although this is a couples’…
Sports, October 2026
Links Fellowship
Rick Cowley Links Fellowship meets every Wednesday at Poolside from 8 to 9 a.m. Open to all men who love Jesus and love the game of golf. Bring your bible, your fellowship, and your golf stories. Questions? Text: Rick Cowley at 602–615-6515 or Mark Starley at 602–620-4796.
Sports, October 2026
Pitch N Putt Season 2027
It’s time again to begin thinking about hitting the links at Sun Lakes Pitch N Putt. This league has been running for approximately 20 years. On Oct. 16 at 10:30 a.m. in the Navajo room at Sun Lakes Country Club, our league will be holding its annual meet and greet. We specialize in making new…
October 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: The Power of Stillness in Pickleball
David Zapatka Pickleball is a game of movement, quick reactions, and constant decision-making. However, one of the most valuable skills a player can develop is something that appears to be the opposite of all that activity: stillness. Learning to quiet the mind, remain calm, and stay composed between and during points can dramatically improve both…
Sports, October 2026
Lucky Shot Pool Club Fall Session Entry Now Open
Jim Cain The Cotton-Verde billiards club, Lucky Shot Pool Club, fall tournament session begins Nov. 1 and goes through Dec. 10. Interested contestants can sign up now. Contact our tournament director Steve Colby at 480-600-5392 to sign up. We are always looking for new competitors to join our club. All skill levels are welcome. Competition…
Sports, October 2026
IronOaks Lady Breakers News
Kim Hutchinson IronOaks Lady Breakers! We’ve got the perfect times, but just a quick insider heads-up: we are a women’s billiards (pool) league, not a swimming pool group! We gather around the green felt rather than the water. If you are looking to check us out or join in, here is exactly where we meet…
Sports, October 2026
Fall Ball Starts Soon
Larry Wolfe Our Summer Softball Season, which began in early May, wrapped up on Sept. 24. Many thanks to our Summer League Coordinator, Gary Hillabolt, and to our three team managers, including Gary, Larry Maggard and Dan Malachuk. Also, thanks to all the other volunteers, including our umpires, scorers, scoreboard operators and field prep guys.…
Sports, October 2026
Serving Up Success: Free Training Elevates Sun Lakes Pickleball Club
Charlotte Nichol At the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC), pickleball is more than just a game—it’s a community. Serving 350+ resident members across Cottonwood and Palo Verde, the club has built a reputation not only for its active court time, but for fostering deep camaraderie on and off the courts. From lively pool parties,…