Tuesday Cribbage 1/02. 1st Lydia Kolsch 12-89, 2nd Bill Bade 10-39, 3rd Vonnie Ticknor 8-50, Low Barb Bade 3- -43 1/09. 1st Richard Lewin 10-21, 2nd Milt Knudson 10-7, 3rd Stan Wengrzyn 9-56, Low Rudy Gerstner 2- -70 1/16. 1st Madelyn Toews 15-146, 2nd Stan Wengrzyn 13-156, 3rd Neil Olin 12-95, Low Dan Flicker…
Category: March 2018
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Sisterhood meeting notice
Esther Spear The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood’s annual Card Party fundraiser was a huge success. Almost 200 people played their favorite games, including mah jongg, bridge, canasta and Scrabble. The buffet lunch was delicious, the bake sale sold out and more than 50 people won beautiful gift baskets and restaurant gift certificates. The…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Cheers Singles Club celebrates National Reading Group month
Ann Kisner March is the time to celebrate reading. March is “National Reading Group Month.” Joining a book club brings people together who enjoy reading and encourages growth and love of reading. Cheers Book Club meets the first Tuesday of the month in the library at Oakwood at 7:00 p.m. We gather at 5:30…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Mosaic class in Oakwood
Janet Hayes and Sandy Holmes The class will be taught by David Jarvinen. David is a mosaic artist and teacher. He teaches mosaic art in fun and engaging environments, focusing on technique and project-based classes geared to all levels of crafters. Garden Tower – Mixed Media Wednesdays, March 28 and April 4: Two sessions…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
The Spirit of Don Nue remains in Sun Lakes
Bob Hirt Don Neu, a kid from Idaho Falls, Idaho, made up for lost time when his family moved their dairy farm operation to Lodi, California. One of seven children, Don probably had no idea he was a natural athlete until he started university at Cal Tech, Berkeley. As a high school sophomore, he…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Arizona 2-Step dance lessons
Karen Jankovich Want some fun, good company and to learn Arizona 2-Step dancing? Come join us for lessons in March 2018. Interest is strong, and it’s first come, so sign up soon! Don’t wait, as spots are going fast. Arizona 2-Step dance lessons are held at the Sun Lakes Country Club Mirror Room at…
Generals, March 2018
State Parties
Dakotas – March 15 Steve Perkins North Dakotans and South Dakotans and friends from Sun Lakes and surrounding areas are all invited to the annual North and South Dakota Party held at Palo Verde Country Club on Thursday, March 15. It is a more casual format this year. We have an event sponsor, Dakota-based…
Generals, March 2018
Anticipation is high for 8th annual Robson Trap Trials
Susan Knox Wilson Trap squads from around the state are practicing hard and getting in shape for the eighth annual Robson Trap Trials to be held Friday, March 23, at Casa Grande Trap and Skeet Club. The 2017 champions from PebbleCreek are aiming to win the trophy again, but competition is fierce, and the…
Sports, March 2018
Softball Player Profile: Gordon “Gordy” Hannaford
Larry Wolfe Gordon “Gordy” Hannaford is the son of a military man, so his family moved around a lot when he was a kid; however, he considers Bellevue, Nebraska, his hometown since that’s where he went to junior and senior high school. He was on the Chieftains’ wrestling team and later was on the…
Sports, March 2018
IronOaks Breakers Billiard League 8 Ball results
Larry Stadler The Breakers 8 Ball Handicap Tournament ended on February 10, 2018. thirty-two members who participated divided into four pockets of eight players each. The four pocket winners were as follows: Pocket #1: Tom Ritter, first; Mike Buscaglia and Charlie Nerko, tied for second; Pocket #2: Joe Petkus, first; Willie Forster and Larry…