Rich Popham was born and raised in Cleveland, the youngest of three children. He grew up in a typical midwestern family, which included little league baseball, boy scouts, and family vacations by car throughout the country. Attending The Ohio State University, Rich met Cindy, the love of his life. They were married their senior year,…
Since the COVID-19 situation arose, some things came to a screeching halt. Health and fitness took a backseat to everything else. We are back teaching Monday and Wednesday morning at the Sun Lakes Methodist Church from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Strength and Balance and Tai Chi classes are mild, and everyone can participate and go…
Here are John Kiehl, Aletta Kent, and Becky and John Kolb getting ready for Oakwood 18-hole couples golf on Jan. 28!
Mike Willinger Congratulations to Jeffrey Cohen, 2022 Champion of the Ironwood Cup! The three-week Ironwood Cup was concluded on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 1. The event ended in a tie for the championship, after regular play, between Jeffery Cohen and Mike Scroggins, with the Cup winner decided by a sudden-death playoff. Congratulations to both Jeffrey and…
Kathy Burns OLGA’s POD on Jan. 11 was Criss Cross. In Flight 1 Debbie Wood was the big winner, followed by Marla Dahm. Eun Yoon and Julie Hastings tied for third. Flight 2 winner was Sharon Skoworn, second Sherry Rogers, and third Dang Teater. Winner in Flight 3 was Eleanor McCann. Betty Lauer was second,…
Would a player who has been playing for years benefit from coaching/lessons? My answer is, “Yes” and “No.” I will start with my reasons for the “No” answer. The individual may not accept change and is looking for immediate results. Some things are a given in tennis—the ball will eventually come over that net, and…
PVCC and SLCC Home and Home The Palo Verde Country Club and Sun Lakes Country Club men played their two-day Home and Home event on Thursday, Jan. 6, at Sun Lakes and Saturday, Jan. 8, at Palo Verde. Teams were two players from each club and competed for the two-day results. First place team was…
The Oakwood tennis courts were buzzing with activity from Jan. 17 to 22 as IOTC members competed in the annual Gender Doubles Tournament. A total of 60 participants competed in over 40 matches. The 14 men’s teams and 16 ladies’ teams treated spectators to some outstanding tennis and lots of close matches before the following…
Suevonne Negaard The Ironwood Lady Niners Golf League continues to function smoothly with President Shirley Moore leading the 2021-22 executive board and the standing committee chairperson(s). The result of that leadership has spread among Sun Lakes lady golfers, resulting in increased membership this year. We thank Sally Dixon, membership chair, for recruiting and guiding applicants…
Buddy Meola The Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association started the 2022 year with an Ace of Aces Qualifier on Jan. 1. This is an event where the Low Gross and Low Net from each flight qualify for the 2022 Ace of Aces tournament. First Flight: Low Gross Bob Tomsett, Low Net Dennis Chenier; Second Flight: Low…