January 2024

Maricopa County Library, Ed Robson Branch, Programs

Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. January Events: Registration is required and space…

Bradshaw/Neu 3.5 Ladies and Gentlemen Winners

Jerry Higgins The Cottonwood Tennis Club Bradshaw/Neu Charity Tournament concluded with two teams rising to the top through an eight-team round robin and two playoff matches. The IronOaks 3.5 ladies team of Cari Capeloute and Mary Stephens defeated the IronOaks team of Vivian Guimond and Urith Haggerty. The Cottonwood team of Susan Aparicio and Tammy…

Oakwood Lady Niners News

At the Oakwood Lady Niners Christmas Luncheon, Pam Matassarin, our current president, installed the officers for 2024: Karen Graves, president; Sue Boucher, vice president; Nancy Hooke, treasurer; and Chris Berney, secretary. Thank you, ladies, and good luck. I am sure all our members will be very supportive and help you in any way they can.…

Niners November Results

Jim Wegman, Publicity Welcome back to our winter golfers who are arriving daily. Our Thursday field is topping 50 once again. The executive board and chairmen of the Niners extend their best wishes to all the members and their families for a happy and healthy new year. Membership. The membership list of the Niners is…

Dueling Pianos January 27

Join us in the SunBird ballroom for Dueling Pianos, sponsored by the SunBird Lions Club, on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bar service will be available. Tickets are $20 per person and will be on sale beginning Jan. 2 in the SunBird lobby on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to…

Tough Pansy

Dannette Hunnel A “newbie” to Arizona is typically not accustomed to planting flowers outside in January. However, if you moved here for better weather, you might like the idea of gardening throughout the year. The very pretty and popular pansy is the best flower to plant during the desert’s winter months. Being non-toxic to pets,…

Palo Verde Roads Annual Meeting

Mark Brauer, President All Palo Verde residents, renters, or owners’ agents are encouraged to attend the Palo Verde Road Management annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 3 p.m. in the Saguaro Room of the Cottonwood complex off Brentwood in Sun Lakes. After covering the financial health, annual fee determination process, and next year’s work…

Sun Lakes Lady Niners

Dottie Wodraska The new season of league play for the Sun Lakes Lady Niners (SLLN) is well underway. The Sun Lakes Lady Niners is a fun group of ladies of all ages and golfing abilities, from beginners to more advanced levels of play. A different game is played each week based on handicap to provide…