March 2018

Jewish War Veterans Copper Post 619

  Sandy Schmalzbach The Sun Lakes Jewish War Veterans Copper Post 619 will be holding its annual Installation Luncheon and Awards Banquet on Sunday, March 11, at the Cottonwood Saguaro Room. In addition to the installation of new officers, awards will be given for Person(s) of the Year. The guest speaker will be Heather Chapple…

Pickleball in Kauai

  Janet Myrick Mario and Rebecca Domingez, Chuck and Janet Myrick and Karen and Pete Iovin vacationed in Poipu, Kauai, and participated in pickleball play at the Kalaheo Neighborhood Center in Kalaheo, Hawaii. Ambassador Jack Hodges started pickleball in the State of Kauai and other Hawaiian communities. He is the brother of Oakwood resident Patsy…

Unit Happenings

 Unit 19 Melody Strom Unit 19 Townhouse Owners: Please mark your calendar for the following March activities for Unit 19: * Monday, March 12, Working HOA Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Phoenix Room. All homeowners are invited and encouraged to attend. * Monday, March 19, Monthly HOA Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Phoenix…

The last “Skol” of the 2017-2018 season

  The Scandinavian Club of the Southeast Valley invites you to attend its final dinner and program of the 2017-2018 year (November-March) on Sunday, March 18, at the Sun Lakes clubhouse. The social hour will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a smorgasbord of pickled herring, sausage, cheese and crackers (and an open bar). This is…

Wood Carving weekly at Cottonwood

  Dianne Winenger The Sun Lakes Wood Carvers are busily chipping, sanding, painting and preparing interesting art pieces to sell or display at the upcoming Art on the Lakes held in Cottonwood annually. What a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the fabulous Arizona winter sunshine and admire the unbelievably talented artists the community…

Bernie and Red coming to SunBird

Fred Garmeson The musical comedy team of Bernie and Red will be appearing at SunBird Golf Resort on March 10, 2018. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the showtime is at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Advance tickets are available through the SunBird HOA office. Bernie and Red…

Essential Oils and the 50+ community

  JoAnne Gaudioso “I’m 71, and it’s much too late in my life for me to think about using essential oils.” Those were my words four years ago when my daughter-in-law suggested I try some essential oils for immune support. A three-time cancer survivor, my immune system had been greatly compromised. I was constantly getting…

Savvy Travelers Club to meet March 8

  Jeanette Rajamaki The Savvy Travelers Club will meet March 8 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club. We will have refreshments and lots of brochures and a special presentation by Insight Vacations. Insight is a partner with Uniworld River Cruise Collection and they provide…

Cottonwood Men’s Golf news

  Rick Nelson Results of recent events: 2 Man Best Ball, December 16, 2017 Flight 1: Richard Haug and Don Klein 58; Flight 2: Larry Mullins and Dick Zierman 58; Flight 3: Tom McLeod and Richard Glashan 56 Stableford, December 23, 2017 Flight 1: Bob Tomsett 33; Flight 2: Larry Mullins 27; Flight 3: William…