Category: April 2015

OLNGA Member/Guest fundraiser highlights

Leprechauns Sharon Gale, Bonnie Tasch, Carol Pontek

Ann Rounthwaite The leprechauns arrived early on March 10 when Oakwood Lady Niners hosted this year’s member/guest day to raise funds for Neighbors Who Care and A Perfect Place, an adult day care center. Calling the event a Leprechaun Frolic, the Niners hoped to create a pot of gold for these valued organizations while offering…

Dahn Yoga classes at SunBird

When: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Mornings from 7:45-8:45 a.m.; afternoons from 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. Where: SunBird Golf Resort Navajo Room, third floor There is no cost; donations are accepted If you have questions call Paullene Caraher on her cell phone at 602-292-7858; email [email protected]. New participants are welcome. This is not traditional yoga. This…

Creating stained glass windows

Carol Stagger

Joe Schwab How often have you seen those beautiful stained glass windows, lampshades and vases and longed for the ability to create your own? Well right here in Sun Lakes we have the facilities and classes to do just that through the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem and Silver Club. Nancy Hibbard has been instructing stained…

In Passing – April 2015

Arlene Smith

Kenneth Richard Brockman Kenneth Richard Brockman, 85, died Friday, February 20 at Chandler Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He leaves his beloved wife of eight years, Gloria (Blechschmidt) Brockman; his daughter and son Lani and Chad Brockman, step children, Geoff and Ginger, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many, many close friends. He was…

New Pottery Class

Kathy Thomas When: Wednesdays from 8:00-11:00 a.m. Where: Activity Room 8, Cottonwood Please come and join us as Diane Watkins, well known in the valley, demonstrates and provides instruction and materials to learn functional sculpture, hand building and slab construction. All levels are welcome and if you think you can make it, then you will…

The Krafters of SLUMC join the Chordaires

Pictured (left to right) back row: Sewing Coordinator Pat Stoner, Jese Vaillancourt, Chordaires Vice President Joanne Leonard and Krafters Coordinator Coeta Sanders; seated: Joy Gardner; not pictured: Lorna Snedigar

Pat Stoner, Sewing Coordinator The Krafters of Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, in the spirit of community, join the Chordaires in preparing for their coming concert on April 12. Joanne Leonard, Vice President of the Chordaires, has been working with this sewing group who are making 50 sequin vests for their ladies to wear. We…

Mutual of Omaha are Winter League champs

Larry Wolfe The Mutual of Omaha team, managed by Mike Gloyd, edged out Manager Gary Hillabolt’s A-1 Golf Carts squad to win the Session Two Winter League pennant. Mutual of Omaha finished with a 14-6 won-lost record while A-1 went 13-7. Five hitters had averages of over .700 through the winter session. Larry Kaufmann and…

Zumba with Mary – Special Pink Edition

Hi everyone – I am inviting you to join me on Tuesday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m. in Cottonwood room A-6 for a special “Pink” edition of Zumba® with Mary. All proceeds will be donated to the fight against breast cancer. Just $3 entitles you to an hour of fun, music and friends along with…

Cottonwood Tennis Club Court report

Cottonwood Tennis Club past Presidents are pictured (left to right): Al Wagner (2011-2013), Susan Stewart (2008-2009), Wayne Mangold (2006-2008), Bill Triquart (2002-2003), Ron Peterson (2005-2006), Keith Nelson (2010-2011), current President Adriana Michael, Mike DeMallevill (1991-1992), Judy Crane (2013-2014), Gary Tymn (2000-2001), Kelz Kelzenberg (2010-2011), Dave Bolio (1994-1995), Jack Fitzsimmons (1986-1987), John Lefebvre (1988-1989) and Frank Neu (2001-2002).

Susie Dunn Our annual Mixed Doubles Tournament that ran from February 15-20 was a huge success. There were many tight matches and when it was all over after six days of serious playing, the big winners were as follows: First Place (Red Division): Dave Cain and Denise Devereaus First Place (Green Division): Wayne Mangold and…