February 2024

Computer Booters News

Helen Seaton The Computer Booters Club will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 1 p.m. in the Cottonwood Computer Learning Center, at 25630 S. Brentwood Drive, in Sun Lakes. Rob Truman will give a presentation on “Online (Cloud) Storage; What Is It, and Should I Use It?” File syncing and storage services provide seamless access…

Kudos to Fred Smith, MOGA Webmaster

Bruce McCorkle Data wizard and webmaster extraordinaire Fred Smith was born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He took his first computer class in September of 1967, and the very first day he said, “This is for me.” His work career took him through computer consulting, the family retail furniture business, and an investment advisor, ending…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook St. Valentine’s Day brings thoughts of giving and receiving love. The kitchen is the heart of the home, an excellent place to prioritize doing a remodel so it facilitates the preparing of nourishing food, entertaining, and making of memories. The following are popular improvements homeowners make to enjoy their home more, helping to…

Cheers Singles Group

Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 228 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…

It’s a Home Run at Women’s Connection

It’s Guest Day, male or female, at the Women’s Connection at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Oakwood clubhouse ballroom, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd.,in  Sun Lakes. A continental breakfast will be served, and gluten-free is available upon request. The cost is $20, including tax and tip, payable at the door. Tom Drake from…

December CMGA Event Results

Buddy Meola The 2023 Ace of Aces Finals were played on Dec. 2 and 3. The Champions would be the lowest gross score from the Blue flight and the low net score from all the flights. A total of 56 qualifiers were divided into one Blue, two White, and one Green flight. Blue Flight: Low…

Korean War Veterans

Rich Volpe, Chapter Commander Our organization would like to extend our appreciation for all the support you provided over the past year, and we’re looking forward to a fresh new start as we approach new challenges in the year ahead. Things are getting back to normal, and our meeting schedule has been firmed up. Meetings…

Writers’ Group – February 2024

One Man’s Trash Lee Murray When Gilda Maxwell asked her five-year-old son Bobby what he wanted to do when he grew up, she expected to hear him say, a star quarterback or baseball slugger or maybe a fireman, doctor, or lawyer. Bobby’s dream was none of these, surprising his mother telling her, “Mom, what I…

Chess Anyone?

Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8). There is no formal commitment. Come when you can and leave when you want. Feel free to…

IronOaks Second Annual Pickle Barrel Classic

Sign-ups have begun, and only two weeks in, there are over 90 participants ready to play! Mark your calendar for March 11 to March 14, find a partner, and go to our website www.ironoakspickleball.com and get signed up today! All the details are on the website. There will be three full days of tournament play,…