March 2015

Oakwood Lady Niners’ awards and plans for March

Julie Schneider, Bonnie Tasch, Fran Neumayr, Betty Perry, Susie Cook and Cora Lathom-Levensky receiving birdie pins.

Ann Rounthwaite The New Year brought surprises. On January 13 a low putts game on the Lakes course was actually rained out! Because it’s Arizona even those of us accustomed to wet weather elsewhere weren’t equipped with raingear. To most Niners’ astonishment, Kathy Chebuhar and Nancy Heberling played through the deluge and were awarded Pro…

Sun Lakes Tennis Club news – March 2015

Officers of the Sun Lakes Tennis Club are Treasurer Dick Haynes, Vice President Betty Dunn, President Mary Jane Robinson, Secretary Nancy Sjolin, Intraclub Assistant Dennis White and Tournament Director Wayne Taylor; not pictured is Intraclub Assistant Dave Anciaux. Our club is fortunate to have these members serve; Mary Jane has held the President’s office for eight years, Dick Haynes has served as Treasurer for four years, Nancy Sjolin as Secretary for two years, Dave Anciaux has assisted our club as Tournament Director and in the scheduling for eight years, and Wayne Taylor has assisted with the scheduling for five years. This shows true dedication and you are appreciated for all the work.

Faye Haynes, Publicity The Sun Lakes Tennis Club held their monthly business meeting on February 11. We will have election of officers for 2015/2016 at the March 11 business meeting. The nominating committee comprised of Ed Campion, Paul Patterson and JoAnn Miller will have the slate of officers for our next season posted at the…

ILGA prepares for Swing for Hope event April 2

Nan Atkison, low gross winner in the Best of the Best Tournament

Marcella Brown, Publicity Chairperson A membership total of 215 ILGA golfers are well into their game and hoping that their evil twin does not show up on league play day! The Best of the Best tournament yielded Nan Atkison as the low gross winner and Vicki Carmichael the low net winner. Other awards bestowed by…

Life beyond the teabag – March 2015

Diane Eddy Tea seems like such a plain beverage — a paper bag filled with tea “dust” dunked in hot water that produces a dark reddish brown or green liquid. Maybe you add a little milk or sugar or lemon to that colored hot water. Sometimes your tea tastes of fruit, berries or herbs but…

EVIL Pickleball

The winning women’s’ EVIL team

David Zapatka The East Valley Interclub League’s (EVIL) fall Pickleball season ended in exciting fashion with the Cottonwood Men’s team defeating the IronOaks Men’s team 13–9. But that was just the battle. The war was won by IronOaks who claimed first place for the season defending their first place spring season title. The traveling trophy…

MOGA posts scores

Leroy Hall warms-up for the start of round two of the Presidents Cup.

Bob Greene, Publicity. Last month we paid tribute to our officers, committee chairpersons and Pro Shop personnel that work so hard to make MOGA a success. It was also mentioned that MOGA is asking for members to volunteer to accept positions on the Board and as committee members. There are two open positions, Vice President…

Sun Lakes Lions Club Casino Night Stories

Lion Dick Zierman, Assistant Floor Manager You’re never too old to have a good time with your family; Helen Perkins, 95 years old, along with her son Steve and his wife Marianne attended the Sun Lakes Lions Club Casino Night, Saturday January 24 at the Sun Lakes Country Club. Helen played Black Jack and walked…