Category: Sports

Table Tennis Club Members score medals in Senior Olympics

Gerry Vogelsang, David Novikoff, David Zapatka, Steve Chambers and Steve Weitz

Sun Lakes Table Tennis Club members were out in force in this year’s edition of the Arizona Senior Olympics. Five men brought home a total of nine medals. Congratulations gentlemen! Table tennis is alive and well in Sun Lakes. Gerry Vogelsang – 80-84 Division: Silver in men’s doubles and bronze in men’s singles David Novikoff…

2015 Sun Lakes Table Tennis Club Tournament

Pictured are the 2015 Sun Lakes Table Tennis Club tournament members Steve Chambers, Steve Weitz, Rich Nadler, David Novikoff, Doc Doctor, Alan Behr, Jim Spolar, Bill Aichele, Gerry Vogelsang, Steve Langer and David Zapatka

The Sun Lakes Table Tennis Club held its annual singles and doubles club championships on February 20. This year’s tournament produced an increased level of competition as three members new to the club this year participated; Steve Chambers, Steve Weitz and Doc Doctor. Bill Aichele, winner of the Division II Singles event, went undefeated but…

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…

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…

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…

ILGA news and happenings

Sue Richmond and Kay Lehmkuhl enjoy our March luncheon

Marcella Brown, Publicity Chair The annual Low Net Championship was won by a very excited Sheila Junkermeier! The club championship was March 12, 19 and 26, with a reception on the last day. Please refer to the website for all event flight winners. While you are at it, why not browse the rest of the…

3rd Annual “Godfathers Cup” April 16-18

Willie “the Wizard” Foster, a/k/a “The Consigliore,” kissing “The Godfather’s” ring worn by David “The Godfather” Mork at the beginning of last year’s tournament.

David “The Godfather” Mork The IronOaks Breakers Pool League, consisting of almost 50 HOA No. 3 members, will hold the third annual Godfather’s Cup beginning April 16, with play continuing through April 18, when the double elimination rounds will be completed. All matches will be played at the IronOaks Clubhouse Pool Room. During these three…

SL Lady Putters results

Having lunch and fun celebrating their January birthdays, joined by other Lady Putters friends following their regular Monday game are (left to right) Pat Kruse, Camille Jasien, Lori Becker and Sue Core.

Susan Gottschalk Monday Flight: 2/09. Sharon Darnell 2/16. (Tie) Shauna Duncan and Ellyn Martin 2/23. Scramble – Jan Foldenaur, Susan Powell and Kathy Reis 3/02. Rain Holes-in-One: 2nd Kathy Reis; 4th Ellyn Martin, Elaine Greer and Kathi Bobek; 5th Mary Lou Murdock and Norma Marsh; 6th Annie Hall and Sharon Gouthro; 7th Terry Sporleder; 8th…

Brother and sister act

Dennis Savage On February 11, Hal Cartwright from Victoria BC, scored a hole-in-one on the third hole at the Sun Lakes golf course. Not to be outdone, his sister, Marlyn Savage of Surrey BC, scored a hole-in-one on the same hole on Friday, the 13th no less. Hole-in-ones are rare enough, but for a brother…

February 2015 Oakwood 18-Hole Couples Golf League

2/13. The league played Lone Wolf and Three Ball Scramble – 1st Colleen Ritter and Tom Bezrutcyk, Julie and Paul Jarvi, 2nd Dottie and Jack Holme, Judy Darnell and Barry Hansen, 3rd Julie and Arnie Hastings, Sue and Rod Richmond; KP Palms No. 4: Dave Higgins. KP Palms No. 7: Barry Hansen. KP Sonoran No.…