For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or reservations@freespiritvacations.com. Friday Field Trips Price: $59 per car Friday Field Trips will be conducted every Friday in June and July. Guests will be able to discover Valley attractions from the comfort, safety, and security of our own vehicles while maintaining…
Religion, July 2020
Shalom Hadassah
Joyce Spartonos As we all continue to battle the current pandemic, Shalom Hadassah wants to assure you that as soon as CDC and WHO guidelines say it is safe to assemble in groups, we will be offering some really outstanding programs for you to enjoy. In the meantime, Shalom wants you to stay safe and…
Sports, July 2020
Anonymous Banner Donors
These two new banners were created from anonymous individual donor tennis members from the IronOaks Tennis Club and are now placed on stadium court 1 and court 3 at the IronOaks tennis facility.
Features, July 2020
Word of the Month: Yet and Still
David Zapatka Reader Sally Teusch wrote after reading the May column, “I enjoy your column. Thank you. ‘It’s a few more miles yet’ or ‘It’s a few more miles, still.’ Looking forward to it. Warmly, Sally Teusch.” Let’s dive into both words to see where this journey takes us. Yet – adverb ˈyet 1. in addition; besides. 2. on top…
Sports, July 2020
Cottonwood Tennis Club Women’s Extended Spring League Awards
Susie Dunn Our fun Extended League has been running smoothly now for 12 straight years in a row, and nothing has stopped us from playing again this year, not even the coronavirus. Many of us felt so fortunate to get out and exercise, enjoy the fresh air, and compete with our tennis friends while other…
Sports, July 2020
Results from May PVMGA Events
Jim Roberts, Publicity In spite of the continued COVID-19 threat and rising temperatures, the Palo Verde (PV) Men’s Golf Club had a full slate of activities during May. On May 2 and 3, the annual Ryder Cup competition between Cottonwood and Palo Verde was played. The Ryder Cup involves a line-up of two-man teams from…
Clubs & Classes, July 2020
The Computer Booters … Reboot!
Helen Seaton, Publicity Director Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone has to make a lot of changes in their lives. We’re staying home, missing our club meetings and friends, and needing a lot more hugs. We’ve had to learn how to breathe through a mask—something that isn’t easy, because sometimes it fogs up our glasses.…
Clubs & Classes, July 2020
Golden Goalies: With Help from Angels
Bea Loozer Another day begins. We each welcome a new day in our own way. Most people have a few rituals in addition to donning some kind of clothing. Maybe it starts with a cup of coffee or tea. Maybe going out for a very early walk. You might start your day with a morning…
Clubs & Classes, July 2020
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
Do you enjoy writing? Stories? Memories? Family histories? Please plan on attending our Sun Lakes Writing Group. We meet at the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8) each Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Please arrive at 12:30 p.m. for easy conversation before we start our group at 1 p.m. Each week, we choose two words to…
Sports, July 2020
Relishing Pickleball
David Zapatka “Is Pickleball the Perfect Pandemic Pastime?” On May 30, the New York Times ran an article with the title above. They went on to say Ellen DeGeneres recently declared herself among the intergenerational sport’s ardent enthusiasts. Just think of it. Social distancing is defined as maintaining a distance of six feet. Pickleball’s non-volley zone…