Well, he’s certainly been busy for the past nine years, but since Dick Eslick enjoys “giving back” to his community, we elected him chair of the Silver department, which automatically gave him a seat on our board of directors. Wife Vicki and Dick moved from Oregon to Oakwood in 2004 after he retired as senior…
It’s time to renew your membership in the Fun Lakers Club. It’s just $15 per year and runs from January through December. Membership covers card and game groups like Euchre, Mexican Train, and Texas Hold’em Poker, as well as Bocce Ball and the Solo group. It also allows participation in other special events like the…
John Terranova, President Registration for the second session started on Dec. 1 and will continue until Jan. 8 at our club’s website www.sunlakesbocceclub.com. Those interested can complete a registration form and pay the $25 registration fee online, which covers the cost for a two-person team for the second session. Any individual who needs assistance in registering…
Penny Petersen The board of Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) recently approved a new category of membership, “Social Membership.” Designed for spouses and relatives of players, the $30 membership fee entitles members to attend events, join in our breakfast/lunches, and volunteer to help with other needs of the club, as well as enjoying the camaraderie. The…
Lorri Morgan If you thought you spotted 22 elves cavorting around Sun Lakes on Dec. 10, you would be right. It was the Third Annual Elf Pub Crawl, enjoyed by a fun-loving group of friends. Due to the imagination of the instigator, Sharon Howard, we begin with Bloody Marys at Mulligans, drove our decorated carts…
Kate King Turner Many of us couldn’t imagine living in the same four-mile square area of town for all our growing-up years, but that’s what Robin Murray did. “Talk about a small-town girl,” laughed Robin. The town was Whittier, Calif. She attended Fullerton State University for her undergrad degree in public relations, and then went…
Pastor Mitch McDonald During this holiday season that is just wrapping up, we have been focusing on the “Characters of Christmas” during our times of worship at Sun Lakes Community ChurchSun Lakes Lady Putters. I will be honest with you; when we planned the series, I thought that was a catchy title, but as I…
Congratulations to Joann Rebillard for her win of the ILGA Low Net Championship. The tournament was held on Nov. 10 and 17 with a field of 55 players. Joann scored a combined two-day total of 134. Great job, Joann!
Alice Solch Brown Alice Solch Brown passed away peacefully at Aegis Vesta House in Chandler on Nov. 22 after a long illness. The daughter of Joseph and Ella (Vodicka) Solch, she was born at home on Aug. 26, 1926, in Cicero, Ill. Raised during the Great Depression, Alice was frugal but also generous, giving presents…
The Mulligans Halloween Costume Party on Oct. 29 was a fun-filled night with Witches and Goblins, Princes and Princesses, Sorcerers and Ghosts, Bakers, and many other notable characters in costumes. Cobwebs and skeletons decorated the area, along with body marks on the floors. Specialty drinks, candy, popcorn, and music by Riff Raff were offered. The…