Category: February 2016

The effect we have on others

Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. “There is nothing new beneath the sun! Whatever has been is what will be, and whatever has been done is what will be done.” (Ecclesiastes) These words are profound and cynical. It was though it does not matter what we do or say, everything is preordained. We all have been there.…

SLJC upcoming services

The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation inducts the Board of Directors.

The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) is an established reform congregation that meets at the Sun Lakes Chapel on the second Friday of the month. Services are a great opportunity to meet new people, connect with Judaism and learn. New attendees are invited to be introduced at the service and members of the congregation connect…

IronOaks Tennis Club serves up the New Year

Raffle coordinator Betty Sanders and IronOaks Tennis Club President Judy Gahide raising money for Neighbors Who Care.

Denise Lott IronOaks Tennis Club welcomed the New Year by inviting our neighboring communities to join them in a day of social tennis with potluck specialties. The weather was perfect as 80 club members and visitors got together to start the new tennis year with exercise and camaraderie. Our guests came from Robson Ranch in…

The Strike Zone

Guys and Dolls Bowlers Ava Greenwood To start, we want to thank JoAnne Christianson and Mary Harper for helping set up the table for our Christmas goodies. I think everyone had plenty to eat. Also, thanks to all the folks who brought all the good food. The team Gutter Talk with Bill and Debi Whiteley…

Play better doubles: choose a better court position

Al Wagner, Don Neu and Bob Pivec; Photo by Mary Burke

Rod Hayward Welcome to the first in a series of articles from the Cottonwood Tennis Club designed to help the community play better tennis. According to three instructors in the Cottonwood Tennis Club, nothing affects performance more than where we choose to play on the court. For Don, finding the proper court position is helped…

Sun Lakes Lady Putters news and scores

Attending the Lady Putter’s Christmas lunch are (left to right) Merrilee Richardson, Carol Leavitt and Dianna Milkint; standing is Lynda Fallenberg.

Susan Gottschalk Mark your calendars for the spring luncheon scheduled for Friday, April 1. Details coming later from your flight leaders. Rain and unusually cold temperatures prevented play on several days this month; hopefully warm weather and sunshine are here to stay. Monday Flight 12/07. Best Ball – Susan Powell 12/14. Rain 12/21. Best Ball…

ILGA February newsletter

Our 2015 President, Karen Beltz, welcomes Betty Schechter to her 2016 Presidency.

Marcella Brown, Publicity As we get into the nitty gritty of the 2016 golf season, it is worth noting the several lessons and clinics that have been made available to us throughout the next few months by the Oakwood Pro Shop. Class sizes are limited so contact them early. A check is your confirmation. ILGA’s…

IronOaks Ladies Billiards Club

We are seeking new members who live in Oakwood or Ironwood who enjoy playing pool to join us for a fun time. Our club meets every Tuesday morning from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Our emphasis is on a social club playing for fun rather than competition. We meet for lunch the first Tuesday of every month at…

PVMGA December results

Celebrating the season on December 17 were golfers (from left) Betty Ennis, Lorrie Morgan and Diana DePree of the Cottonwood Lady Niners.

Jim Davis, Publicity For this publication, the month of December started out on the 12th with a two-man scramble, flighted, followed by lunch and our annual meeting. The winners of the event were as follows: 1st flight, Tony Hames and Larry Guild with a 46 and 2nd flight, Terry Cronin and Bill Davis with a…