Marcella Brown One game was played at each course. This year a sumptuous chili dinner was provided by the Sun Lakes ladies after the second play day, to the enjoyment of all! February is the month to start thinking about our annual charity event, Swing for Hope. It will be held Thursday, March 30, and…
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Sports, February 2017
Charity begins at the Cottonwood Pickleball Club
It’s time for Valentine’s Day, but the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood wants everyone to know what a great and giving time they had at their December ‘Tis the Season Pickleball Social. It was an all-day affair with outrageous holiday outfits and loads of fun on the courts. It was worth a trip to the…
Sports, February 2017
Bocce Ball Finals for Sun Lakes Country Club
Bill Townsend We concluded the fall season on Friday, February 6. We had three sessions on Wednesday, two on Thursday and one on Friday. They were all very competitive and fun-filled. The following were the winners for each session: Wednesday at 9:00: (3-way tie) Team 3 – Mary Longmire, Diane Kugel, Randy Costa, and Bill…
Sports, February 2017
MOGA update
Bob Greene First and foremost, the Dominic Vega family and the MOGA Officers want to express their sincere appreciation for the donated funds by the MOGA players to the funeral expenses for Dominic’s son. Thank you all! The officers and Committee Chairman for 2017 are Jim Hooyman, treasurer; Craig Annis, vice president; Rich Castro, Membership;…
Sports, February 2017
Cisneros wins Pool Club 8-Ball and 9-Ball tourneys
Gary Vacin Jerry Cisneros walked off with both 8-Ball and 9-Ball tournament titles in the Lucky Shot Pool Club Fall tournament. Cisneros won both round-robin competitions, then defeated 9-Ball Pocket 2 winner Jerry Vickery 7-3 and 8-Ball Pocket 2 winner Kevin Beausejour 5-3 in playoffs to determine his place in the year-end championships. Top three…
Sports, February 2017
IronOaks Ladies Billiards Club: I love to shoot pool, but I haven’t played in years
Michelle Behanna It’s 2017 and there is no time like the present to think about adding a new activity to your weekly schedule. Starting at approximately 9:15 a.m. the Ladies Billiards’ Club, members can be observed practicing their pool skills and socializing at the Oakwood Clubhouse. Our regular play begins at 9:30 a.m. until 11:00…
Sports, February 2017
Cottonwood Lady Niners celebrate the season
Diana De Pree The Christmas party was a huge success with many Cottonwood Lady Niners in attendance. Served was a wonderful steak salad followed by a short meeting. We finished up year 2016 with the following winners for the past several weeks in December: 12/8. Played Even Holes: First Flight: 1st Gail Woolridge; 2nd Bette…
Sports, February 2017
PVLGA news and results
Kathy Jones, Historian In December, the Palo Verde Ladies collected $2,100 for five needy families. Colleen Mitchell spearheaded this drive and did a wonderful job. Congratulations to both Hole-In-One winners pictured above. The 2017 executive officers were installed: Susan Lamb, president; Linda Reber, vice president; Florence Wright, secretary and Jan Stuckey, treasurer. The most improved…
Sports, February 2017
Softball Player Profile: Randy Rothenbuehler
Larry Wolfe It’s a good thing we don’t put names on our uniform backs ‘cause Randy Rothenbuehler’s wouldn’t fit! He has the “honor” of having the longest unhyphenated surname of anyone to ever play Sun Lakes softball! A native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Randy graduated from Lincoln High, then went directly into the workforce.…
Sports, February 2017
Ladies Pitch ‘N Putt
Arlene Fletcher The Pitch n’ Putt Golf League of Sun Lakes is a great way to have fun and make new friends. Players range from beginners to experienced golfers, and the group encourages and supports each other. We meet every Thursday morning from the first Thursday in January to the last Thursday in March at…