March 2021

U.S. Military History: Vietnam Veterans Day

Ross Dunfee When did the Vietnam War begin? France maintained colonial rule of Vietnam from 1864 until the Geneva Accords of 1954. During that time, multiple wars occurred in the area (including Cambodia and Laos). The Geneva Accords divided Vietnam into north (Communist rule) and south (the Republic of Vietnam), and that enticed the U.S.…

Cotillion Dance Club Announces 2021-22 Season!

Pictured are John Spinele and Lillian Vale entering the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom in Sun Lakes on Nov. 10, 2018, for the 'Sequins and Bow Ties Soiree.' This memory was from our first dance at the Cottonwood Country Club. We are looking forward to re-establishing such gatherings of fun and fellowship with all of our club members and guests. We are especially looking forward to seeing John and Lillian again next fall.

Rob Spade Cotillion Dance Club plans to present four dinner dances to be held at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom in Sun Lakes. Be sure to mark your calendars with next season’s dinner dance dates: Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021; Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022; Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022; and Saturday, March 12, 2022. These dinner dances…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook More people are staying home and travelling less, making it a great time for home remodeling to create an oasis in the backyard! We are the envy of our northern neighbors for our extended beautiful weather, and with strategic design, you can open up new possibilities on how you work, play, relax, or…

MOGA March Schedule and Updates

Publicity Chair Steve Engler

Steve Engler Happy New Year, MOGA members and friends! 2021 is now here, and March will be a very busy month with the Member/Member event (Chapman) and then three weeks for the MOGA Club Championships (Gross Stroke event). In April, we will have events such as Individual and team Stableford, Individual Low Net and Beat…

Cottonwood Lady Niners: March 17 Member Play Day

Violetta Armour Cottonwood Lady Niners golf has a new club champion! The overall winner is Jacque Smith, and Michelle Dubusschere is the low net champion. Additional winners in their respective flights were: Christine Lacoutre (Flight 2) and Lola Bernadelli (Flight 3). Keeping up with our primary mission of fun golf outings, on Feb. 11 the…

Softball Player Profile: Mark Durben

Mark Durben

Larry Wolfe As a young man, Mark Durben admits that he got in with the “wrong crowd” back in his hometown of Racine, Wis. He worked at jobs in a foundry and snowblower plant after graduating from Horlick High in Racine before deciding at age 23 that he needed to escape. As a self-professed “hippie,”…

Restless Minds Will Consider Essentials

Bill Gates What is essential? That question has been much in the news this past year as the nation grapples with coronavirus and its social and economic implications. At its March meeting, the Restless Minds discussion group will consider what “essential” means—and who decides. The meeting will be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. on…