Pinochle Join us for Pinochle every Friday at 6:30 p.m., in the Friendship Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club. 12/04. Women: 1st Sharon Zubchevich 591, 2nd Joyce Elliott 589, 3rd Nancy O’Donnell 490; Men: 1st Larry Elliott 761, 2nd Hal Newton 731, 3rd Konrad Spicker 642 12/11. Women: 1st Betty Echgelmeier 795, 2nd Marlene…
Category: February 2021
Features, February 2021
Presidents Day
Ross Dunfee While Presidents Day is a federal holiday, celebrated on the third Monday of February, it is not really a national holiday. Splitting hairs? In 1968, Congress passed the Monday Holiday Act for observance of Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day to be celebrated on a Monday, but the actual dates for the…
Clubs & Classes, February 2021
It’s Turning Out to Be a Very Good Hiking Season
Warren Wasescha Last fall when the club outlined how we would operate in a pandemic world, we all wondered how it would play out, given the decision to suspend picnics and socials and limit hikes to one day a week only. Now, halfway into the hiking season, things seem to be going better than we…
Sports, February 2021
Holiday Cheers from Friday Mixed Tennis at Cottonwood
Penny Petersen Mixed Doubles is great fun. Cottonwood Tennis Club reserves every Friday morning for mixed play. Dick Kane, coordinator, oversees the organized play for Fridays. Those who enjoy mixed doubles are addicted to it. “The mixed format gives you an opportunity to play with different people,” said Ruthanne Strohn. “You get to know some…
Clubs & Classes, February 2021
Desert Navy Update
Richard Volpe As we approach the second month of the new year, we would like to thank you all, once again, for your patience. Our staff is constantly monitoring the medical issues and concerns pertaining to the current virus situation, and any future decisions will be based on the potential risks to our membership, as…
Clubs & Classes, February 2021
February Is Blooming at Women’s Connection Zoom Event
Susan Reynhout, Publicity Chairman Women’s Connection invites you to a virtual Zoom event on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 9 a.m., for a special hour. If you have a desktop, laptop, iPad, or a Smartphone, you can be a part of our event. Flowers bloom everywhere at “Flowers by Renee.” This locally-owned, full-service floral and gift…
Sports, February 2021
Core Photography Team Wins Lakes Division Title
Larry Wolfe The Core Photography team, managed by Tom Erpelding, captured the Fall Softball Season pennant in the Lakes Division with a record of 10 wins and 4 losses. They easily outpaced the second-place team, Wolfe & Associates, managed by Gary Hillabolt, which finished at .500 with an 8-8 ledger. Wild Bill McCoy’s A-1 Golf…
Generals, February 2021
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse New Member
Commander Craig Lloyd, SLSP Please join me in welcoming another new member to the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse. Michael S. Johnstone, Ph.D., has been on board volunteering in the Sun Lakes Posse for the last year, and assisting us with various events in the Sun Lakes community while undergoing a very thorough law enforcement vetting…
Clubs & Classes, February 2021
Detox Your Personal Care Routine with Essential Oils
JoAnne Gaudioso When it comes to personal care, we often get comfortable and complacent in our daily routines. We have our favorite products that we have been using over the years, and suddenly we realize that we have only used the product out of habit. Although we may be comfortable with our routine, it is…
Sports, February 2021
Oakwood Couples Golf League
Francois La Salvia The Oakwood Couples League December outing provided a wonderful opportunity to get outside on the golf course. Enjoying the beautiful weather was a highlight for some. An excellent round was a highlight for others, but everyone enjoyed the level of cheer provided by John Kiehl and Alletta Kent. We may not all be…