President’s message Here are some updates. The sales tax audit continues at a tedious pace, and we are doing what we can to advance it. We, together with our legal counsel, have now imposed some dates into the process so we get a decision instead of questions and we can then decide to accept or…
March 2018
Sports, March 2018
Niners January results
Jim Wegman A new year means a fresh start; new clubs, perhaps a new golf cart and a new, more positive attitude. To enjoy the game more, put some effort into keeping the course in good shape. If you make a divot, repair it and if you see another one nearby, repair that one.…
Features, March 2018
Word of the Month: Meme
David Zapatka Reader Kim Park offers a word that has only been in use the past 42 years, meme. Meme – noun ˈmēm an idea, behavior, style or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture. Memes (discrete units of knowledge, gossip, jokes and so on) are to culture what genes are to…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Roadrunners RV Club news
Patricia Prekel, Secretary The Sun Lakes Roadrunners RV Club February rally took the group to nearby Benson, AZ. Everyone enjoyed the visit, since there is so much to see and do in that area, including visits to Tombstone, Bisbee, Karchner Caverns, Fort Huachuca and the Old Tucson movie set. Of course, no rally is…
Generals, March 2018
Meet the Raptors
Gwen Grace Liberty Wildlife will present an up-close-and-personal view of raptors, owls and eagles at the March 13 Desert Rivers Audubon meeting. Children will be invited to sit up front as the handlers display the beautiful birds. The meeting is held at the Gilbert Library located at the corner of Greenfield and Guadalupe Roads…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Short Line Model Railroad Club news and happenings
Harry Huckemeyer As the new year gets into full swing, March has so many things to offer for all of us, whatever our favorite things to do happen to be. For those interested in hobbies in general, and specifically the world of model railroading, there are several opportunities you may want to consider. For…
Sports, March 2018
SLPCC holds “Ring in the New Year” Social
Peggy Martin The Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) held its first social event of 2018 on Tuesday, January 16, with the “Ring in the New Year” pickleball social. Twenty players from each of the four rating groups played in a round robin tournament. The four rating groups playing were 1.5/2.0 rated players all…
Sports, March 2018
Wolfe and Young Teams are Winter League Champs
Larry Wolfe The Wolfe & Associates squad, managed by Randy Rothenbuehler, cruised to the Lakes Division softball championship with a sterling record of 14-4. The Accountants bested the second place Core Photography team, managed by John Seigla, by six games. The top hitters in the Lakes Division (based upon a minimum of 120 at…
Sports, March 2018
Cottonwood Tennis Club holds 1st big tournament of the year
Penny Petersen After what seemed like a long holiday break, the Cottonwood Tennis Club held its first tournament of the year with Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles in four different ability levels. Cottonwood rates players according to skill level with Red being highest, then green, blue and black. A beginning level is orange, but…
Generals, March 2018
VFW Auxiliary Family Freedom Festival set for March 31
Janice Cournoyer, President, VFW Auxiliary to Post 8053 On March 31, the VFW Auxiliary to Post 8053 will host their first Family Freedom Festival. The Family Freedom Festival is a family-friendly, all-ages opportunity for the Auxiliary to show the community what the Post and Auxiliary offer and how they positively impact the community through…