Gary Vacin The Sisk Bocce Club teams finished first and second in a tournament with the Oasis Bocce Club at the Oasis courts on February 3. First place went to the foursome of Tony and Maria Racano and Les and Maggie Klingberg. Second place went to the team of Marie Szymanski, Michael Dalsanders and George…
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Sports, March 2017
SLLGA 18 Holers results
Nancy Field Blind Partner: 1st (tie) Gloria Fronk and Sarah Green, Mary Billideau and Lynda Smith; 2nd Lilian Getty and Shelby Larson, 3rd Jacque Lingle and Linda Peart Presidents Cup – Flight 1: 1st Nicole Wadley, 2nd Debra Emerick, 3rd (tie) Brenda Heyink, Kim Dunn; Flight 2: 1st Daryl Mellafont, 2nd Marci Koppelmaa, 3rd (tie)…
Sports, March 2017
4th annual Norris Invitational Tournament March 6-10
Sun Lakes Pickleball Club, Cottonwood’s 4th annual Norris Invitational Tournament will be held from March 6-10 at the Cottonwood pickleball courts from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. This is the biggest and best tournament of the year, and we’d like to invite you all to come watch. The entrants are not just club members. For…
Sports, March 2017
Ladies Pitch ‘N Putt
Arlene Fletcher There are a group of ladies having a wonderful time on Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Pitch ‘N Putt course in Sun Lakes. We meet from the first Thursday in January until the end of March. Skills vary from members who are “good” golfers to some who are just learning the…
Sports, March 2017
Brenden Financial Team wins Sun Division Pennant
Larry Wolfe Manager Ken Brenden led his Brenden Financial Planning team to a 10-6 record to win the Winter League Sun Division pennant. The Planners had three top ten hitters: Mark McKinnon, Larry Kaufmann and Tom Lorgan and a solid line-up from top to bottom. The Terry and Susan Young Realty team, managed by Mike…
Sports, March 2017
MOGA news and scores
Bob Greene We regret and apologize for neglecting to mention in last month’s article all of the ladies and all the course maintenance workers who donated to the Vega family at the loss of their son. The family is very grateful for all the assistance. Thank you all! The 2017 President’s Cup winner is Sid…
Sports, March 2017
Rodeo Games huge success
Janet Myrick “This ain’t our first rodeo.” Eight teams competed in a pickleball skills tournament. All levels were part of each team. The skills included placement of serves, placement of return of serves, drop shots and dinks. Winners included: 1st Place Jim Berney, captain, plus Terry Clark, Scott Albin and Leslie Macadam; 2nd Place Chris…
Sports, March 2017
OLNGA starts the year with socializing and golf
Ann Rounthwaite Our new Social Co-chairs Mary Swanson and Dolly Giallonardo organized a super luncheon to welcome the new year on January 17. IronOaks’ golf pro Eddy Renio was the featured speaker with a message both useful and entertaining. He updated us on course conditions, one size irons and pace of play tips. IronOaks obviously…
Sports, March 2017
Get Up ‘n Go – Pedal Power: See Sun Lakes area by bike
Lee Evans Please join us for a series of relaxed, twice weekly bicycle rides exploring Sun Lake’s network of roads and perhaps some neighboring ones. These hour and a half to two hour tours launch from the flag pole at the Cottonwood Clubhouse every Tuesday and Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., returning by 3:30 p.m.…
Sports, March 2017
Canadians invade Cottonwood
Rod Hayward On January 22, the sun rose as it usually does over the courts of the Cottonwood Tennis Club. The palm leaves shimmering in the gentle Sunday breeze, gave no indication of the storm to follow. Suddenly, the sounds of approaching footsteps echoed through the quiet streets. They were arriving — the Canadians! First…