The competition was fierce, with close to 280 players participating, but IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) was well represented in the winners’ circle at the recent Jason Morton Tournament. The following IOTC members were champions of their division: Mixed Doubles, 3.0: Mary Crump and Tony Crump Men’s Doubles, 3.5: Mark Sadosky and John Braunels Mixed Doubles,…
Penny Petersen Cottonwood Tennis Club elected officers recently. They are President Susan Hood, Vice President Mike Jaltuch, Secretary Julia Romanin, Treasurer Steve Norvet, and Tournament Director Dean Senerius. Now let us introduce you to Tennis Appreciation Month: May. Celebrations will be held around the world. Special tournaments will be organized, and it’s a great opportunity…
The National Day of Prayer Celebration for Sun Lakes, SunBird, and all other surrounding area communities will be held on Thursday, May 2, at 10 a.m. with instrumental, patriotic music beginning at 9:30 a.m. This event will be held in the SunBird ballroom, 6250 S. Sunbird Blvd., Chandler (between Cooper and McQueen). Various vocal and…
Harry Huckemeyer We just finished up at Apache Junction, enjoying a successful, well-organized event hosted by one of the community service organizations, and everything went as planned. This is an annual affair held at Earth Park in Apache Junction and draws large crowds of both the young and the elders and is a day made…
The May 15 meeting of the Sun Lakes Card Makers will feature a speaker and presentation by one of the members. May usually brings spring-themed cards, like graduation, new babies, and weddings. If you are an experienced card maker and would like the fellowship of other experienced card makers, come visit us at one of…
Jim Wegman, Publicity March 21 was a special day at the Oakwood Golf course where the Men’s Niners Golf League hosted members of Hamilton High’s golf teams. For many years the Niners have supported the Hamilton Golf program with a fundraising play day with our members. The original idea came from Niners member David Mork…
Karyl Garbow Fit and Fun is a positive health and wellness group embracing a healthy lifestyle! Receive information about health and lifestyle issues as we take charge of our own health, lives, and self-care together! We cover a new topic every Wednesday in the Cottonwood Country Club Phoenix Room (inside the Computer Learning Center). The…
I cannot thank the practice wall enough! In my early years it helped me develop my skills, forcing me to think, react quicker, and get into a hitting rhythm. Many players will either play sets or use a ball machine, which unfortunately could lead to bad form when they “rehearse the curse.” If you only…
Jean Milberger The Gila Butte Chapter NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) held their final event for the 2023-24 year on April 13 at Palo Verde Country Club with the Spring Fling. The meeting included giving the outgoing regent and executive board a rousing thank you for their past two years of service.…
Susan Gottschalk Our Spring Luncheon was on April 7 in the Saguaro Room at the Cottonwood clubhouse. Mary Jo Wheeler, president, conducted the agenda of the afternoon, assisted by committee members Toni Reider, Connie Hogan, Marge Duggan, Carol Wenger, Judy Brotherson, Kathi Bobek, Kathy Adams, Susan Gottschalk, and Phyllis Schrager. Also, Peggy Verburgt and Olive…