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…

Holiday Cheers from Friday Mixed Tennis at Cottonwood

On Christmas Day, four members of CTC decided to give a cheer for the season (left to right): Rod Johnson, Ruthanne Strohn, Jerry Picket, and Penny Petersen.

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…

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…

Core Photography Team Wins Lakes Division Title

The Lakes Division Champs: Front Row (left to right): Frank Rouse, Tom Lorgan, Larry Maggard, Dennis Colbert, and Player-Manager Tom Erpelding. Back row (left to right): Dave Boone, Gene Granquist, Bob Hutchins, Joe Commisto, Doug Warwick, and Tom Vitolo. Absent: Gary Brinkman (Photo courtesy of Masked Moments Studios)

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…

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…

Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse New Member

Michael S. Johnstone

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…