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New MOGA Board of Directors (pictured left to right) Co-Secretaries Ross Dupuis and Craig Annis, Vice President Doug Braun, President TJ Jones and Treasurer James Hooyman

Bob Greene, Publicity The annual election of officers was held Tuesday evening, March 10 during the annual Meeting at the Poolside Café. The new President, “TJ” Jones, presided. Doug Braun was elected Vice President and Ross Dupuis and Craig Annis were elected Co-Secretaries. Jim Hooyman agreed to remain in the treasurer position. TJ expressed to…

Fly fishing and women

Tammy Dockter shows her catch.

George Abernathy Who said fly fishing isn’t a women’s sport? Seriously, are they still living in the ‘50s when women were expected just to cook and clean? They haven’t met or know some of the female fly fisherwomen I know or know of. Take for example – Wendy Gunn has won multiple Arizona and National…

Forward the Splash

Chelsea Johnson Are you going to be away from Sun Lakes for two or more months? If the answer is yes, don’t forget to contact the newspaper office to forward or stop delivery of the Sun Lakes Splash. There are multiple ways you can submit your request to forward or temporarily stop delivery of the…

Vogelsang wins gold at Senior Olympics

Gold Medal winners

Gerry Vogelsang We played singles on Saturday and Doubles on Sunday at the ASU Recreation Center. Gerry got gold in his age group of 80 to 84 and in Doubles in the same age group. In Singles he defeated Dan Banach 2-1. In Doubles he teamed up with Dan and beat John Gailbraith and Joe…

OLGA-18 crowns club champion

Patty Gray, Nancy Gray, Jan Stephenson, Glo Malmberg and Janet Kelleher play in LPGA Legends Tour-Pro-Am on March 6.

Glo Malmberg, Publicity Wow! Congratulations to Sharon Bowditch on winning OLGA’s most prestigious trophy. This is Sharon’s fifth club championship in just six years! Outstanding play, Sharon! A big congratulation to runners-up: 1st Mary Figgis, 2nd Roselyn Hoiby, and 3rd Dari Akin. Other flight winners include Flight 2: 1st Dang Teater, 2nd Barbara DeNapoli, 3rd…

Fun Lakers Club

Belinda Anderson, Vice President/Publicity Chair Looking for a great way to meet people, have fun and make great memories all at the same time? The Fun Lakers Club is where it all happens. The number of new members joining is fantastic! Our March event – All I can say is wow! MAFIOSO MURDERS was an…

New from IronOaks at Sun Lakes – April 2015

Cheri Buettner, IronOaks Committee Chair Advocates for IronOaks Park committee wishes to thank everyone who took the time to come to the meeting. There were over 300 people in attendance to hear the informational presentation about the new IronOaks Park Plan held on March 4 in the Oakwood Ballroom. The new IronOaks Park plan includes…

Sisk Park Bocce teams are winners

The first place winners of the second annual Sisk Park Bocce Club Tournament proudly hold their winnings: Tony Racano, Le Knecht, Nancy Vanderslice and Doc Heckler.

Irene D’Aloisio, Publicity Director First things first! As promised, here are the winners of the February bocce tournaments. The first tournament was hosted by the Sun Lakes Country Club Bocce Club at their Oasis courts. Our Sisk Park Bocce Club team took second place. Congratulations to Gary Boss, Doc Heckler, Tony Racano and Terry Sporleder…

Thompson, Ferris wins pool club tournament

Rod “Babe” Thompson and Tom “Pooch” Ferris are the Lucky Shot Pool Club winter 2015 tournament champions. In 9-Ball, Thompson, Pocket 1 winner, defeated Ed Allen, Pocket 2 winner, 7-1. Ferris, Pocket 1 8-Ball winner, edged Roy Partridge, Pocket 2 winner, 5-4. With their wins, Thompson and Ferris qualify for the 2014-15 Club Championship playoffs.…