Carol Smith We had an exciting February, crowning a new Club Champion after a three-week tournament. Our new Club Champion is E J Yoon. Congratulations to her and our flight winners. Flight 1: 1st Sharon Bowditch, 2nd Mary Figgis, 3rd Mary Dyrseth; Flight 2: 1st Dari Akin, 2nd Shirley Weaver, 3rd (tie) Dang Teater and…
Category: April 2017
Sports, April 2017
Iron/Oaks Tennis Center hosts USTA Jason Morton Tournament
Denise Lott The annual USTA Jason Morton Tennis Tournament, hosted by the IronOaks Tennis Club at the IronOaks Tennis Center, was a big success. A field of 130 players competed in multiple matches throughout four days. The players ranged in age from 14 to 80. Many flew or drove in just for the event, coming…
Sports, April 2017
Dinks, Lobs and more Pickleballs – NIT has a great week
Irene D’Aloisio A perfect week for dinking, lobbing and having fun — that’s what happened at the 4th Annual Norris Invitational Tournament which started on March 6 and went through March 9. Sun Lakes residents from all over the community gathered together at the Cottonwood pickleball courts for a great competition. The Sun Lakes Pickleball…
Sports, April 2017
Hot Dog Tournament winners
Jerry Vance On Saturday, March 4, the Sun Lakes Tennis Club held its annual Hot Dog Tournament, so named for president Ed Campion’s great hot dogs. He was ably assisted by Peter Hall and Dick Haynes. Eighteen teams competed for the grand prize which was awarded to Kathy Thorsen, Ron Welde and Tony Horn. The…
Sports, April 2017
Cottonwood Tennis Club Mixed Doubles Tourney results
From February 13 to 17, Cottonwood Tennis Club held its annual Mixed Doubles tournament. Many thanks to Ernie and his team of Mary Ann Rice, Adriana Michael, Bruce Garman, Kathy Moliter and Edith Tanniru. We would also like to thank Marna Brooks, Susan Garman and their helpers for coordinating the food court all week. Cannon…
Sports, April 2017
Mary Fitzke trumps field in PVLGA President’s Cup
Liz DeMichael 2/7 and 2/14. The 2017 President’s Cup Champion for the Palo Verde Ladies Golf Club is Mary Fitzke. She played against a talented field of ladies and prevailed in the two-round event. Well done, Mary! The other results were: 1st Flight: Kathryn Campbell, Cindy Bosch and Mary Nelson. 2nd Flight: Jo Crook, Bonnie…
Sports, April 2017
Sun Lakes Lady Niners news
Verla Matuschka March events have successfully been completed with all the Invitationals and special activities, and we’re facing another fun-filled month. It begins with the Awards Banquet on April 8 at 5:00 p.m. in the Navajo Room for members only. Please put this date on your calendars and attend to honor those golfers winning the…
Sports, April 2017
Gerry Vogelsang wins gold
Gerry Vogelsang The table tennis competition was held in Phoenix on 14 tables in singles, doubles and mixed doubles in age groups starting at age 49 to 50, etc., up to 85 to 89. One 92-year-old player played in a younger age bracket.
Sports, April 2017
Oakwood Lady Niners winter and spring events
Eileen “Molly” Bergesen OLNGA celebrated Valentine’s Day morning with No. 2 Club Championship on the Palms. It was a beautiful morning to hit the links, and members did very well on the course that day. On Flight #1, first place went to Fran Kelly, followed by Anne Carlson second and Cora Lathom-Levenski in third. Flight…
Sports, April 2017
SunBird Lady Niners host home and home
The SunBird Lady Niners hosted a home and home golf outing with the Sun Lakes Lady Niners. This event was held on Tuesday, February 28. After being threatened by rain, we were able to play without getting too wet (actually hardly wet at all). After golf, the ladies enjoyed a delicious lunch in the Horizon…