Jim Wegman, Publicity Jim Poland is the 2014 club champion, Jerry Vickery was second and Dennis Fisher was a close third. Ringers Tournament Winners: Flight A: Eddie Allen, Ron Betti, Dennis Fisher, Jim Poland, Larry Johnson, Bill Slattery and Warren McCurdy; Flight B: Bill Stoutenberg, Dave Peters, Jim Wegman, Jack Cook, Rich Funk and Bill…
Features, May 2015
Word of the Month
“I couldn’t care less” David Zapatka Reader, friend and pickleball mixed doubles partner, Dianne Zimmerman, suggested we investigate the colloquialisms “I could care less” and “I couldn’t care less” asking which one is correct. People mean the same thing when they use either of these expressions. They could not care any less than they do…
Features, May 2015
2 Your Health – The Lung Institute
Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the Sun Lakes Splash dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering…
Sports, May 2015
Softball player profile – Steve Schaider
Larry Wolfe A native of Maple Heights, Ohio, Steve Schaider attended high school at St. Peter Chanel, a small Catholic high school in nearby Bedford. Chanel High didn’t have a baseball team, so Steve was on the Firebirds’ cross country team and played on city league baseball teams. After graduation, he entered a work-study program…
Features, May 2015
Ask Your Agents
Dear El Sol Travel, My husband and I would like plan a romantic getaway this summer. With our hectic schedules, we need to take some time for us. Do you have any suggestions of some great places to visit? Sincerely, Shannon and Jax, Phoenix, AZ Dear Shannon and Jax, Summer is the season to take…
Features, May 2015
Helpful tips
R Buchanan The door bell rings and you open the door … and a stranger walks right into your house. What do you do? Or, more to the point, what should you have done some weeks ago? Your security Let’s start with the least expensive devise that gives some protection. A security latch (that little…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
End of the year trivia party
Bernie Tighe The Bright Lights team enjoyed spending their winnings at the Cottonwood Bar and Grill on April 7. We ended the evening at Bernie and Joe Tighe’s house for dessert and of course, more trivia. We have a wonderful group and lots of fond memories. The 12 of us are looking forward to our…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Capture travel memories with colorful crafts
(Family Features) From road trips to grandma’s house to once-in-a-lifetime treks across the globe, nothing rejuvenates the spirit quite like travel. Now vacation memories can be shared for years to come with simple, do-it-yourself projects. Some of your best memories are made while traveling, so honor them with keepsake crafts that you can make uniquely…
Sports, May 2015
Pickleball Club members continue their successes
David Zapatka Robson Ranch, Eloy – In the 3.5 Men’s Doubles division the formidable Hank Bryce/Steve Smitham pair fought valiantly in a large bracket to their first medal together, bronze. Sun Lakes top point winner of the season, Jeannine McKinna, took gold in the 3.5 Women’s Doubles with Jan Ardis, a feat they have shared…
Sports, May 2015
CWLGA Winner
Penny Fox, Publicly Mikki Rydell is the 2015 Match Club Winner and 2015 Club Champion of the Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association. Mikki plays on our golf team and is a friendly high spirited golfer; she always has a smile and friendly attitude. Congratulations to Mikki and all the flight winners! Our member guest Wild West…