Jim Wegman February can be a dreary month in some states; snow and cold and closed golf courses. Here in Sun Lakes, the courses are green and wide open. So let’s play some golf. The Hamilton High Boys Golf Team Fund Raiser was held on March 23. We played the Lakes, and David Mork was…
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Sports, April 2017
Palo Verde tennis players
Cottonwood tennis players enjoying the patio at Palo Verde: Back row (L-R) Bernie Tighe and Linda Vogelaar,; middle row (L-R) Penny Petersen, Barb Bram, Kay Strauman, Penny Rinald and Susan Garman; front row (L-R) Cinda Sue Thorhauer, Roberta Arpan and Sue Thomas
Sports, April 2017
Pickleball Winners’ Corner: December through March
Our pickleball stars have done it again. Here are the latest medal winners from our own clubs right here in Sun Lakes: Dave Zapatka and Don Simmons, Silver, Level 5, Palm Creek, March Sheila Parkinson and Dianne Zimmerman, Silver, Level 4.5, Palm Creek, March JoAnn Zapatka and Spencer Roberts, Silver, Level 3.5, Grand Canyon –…
Sports, April 2017
Hill and Vickery win Pool Club tourneys
Jack Hill and Jerry Vickery are the Lucky Shot Pool Club winter playoff champions. Jack Hill, Pocket 2 winner, defeated Jerry Cisneros, Pocket 1 winner, 7-5 to win the 9-Ball title. Jerry Vickery, Pocket 2 winner, defeated Cisneros, Pocket 1 winner, 5-3 in the 8-Ball playoff. Hill and Vickery will advance to the club championship…
Sports, April 2017
2017 Senior Olympics Racquet Ball results
The 2017 Arizona Senior Olympics for Racquet Ball was held at ASU on February 18 and 19. Gerry Vogelsang got a Gold Medal in Racquet Ball singles in the 85 to 89 age group and with his partner Bill Badger received a Gold Medal in Racquet Ball doubles in the 80 to 84 age group.…
Sports, April 2017
Cottonwood Tennis Club matches
Jerry Vance The Sun Lakes Tennis Club played a very competitive match with the Cottonwood Tennis Club on February 25. There were 25 doubles matches contested, and all had a great time. The food and friendship provided by the Cottonwood Tennis Club was excellent. Come join the Sun Lakes Tennis Club each week, as we…
Sports, April 2017
Ernie Soczka: Our wicked Tournament Director
Rod Hayward If there is no rest for the wicked, tournament directors must be a wicked lot. In addition to a fall Bradshaw Tournament, both Gender and Mixed Doubles Championships, in-house competitions and annual special events, the Cottonwood Tennis Club hosts as many as four ‘Socials,’ where members can test their skills against other clubs…
Sports, April 2017
Sun Lakes Eight O’Clockers Racquetball Group
March luncheon of the Sun Lakes Eight O’Clockers Racquetball Group at the Cottonwood Bar and Grill; pictured (left to right) are Fran Gonzales, Mike Throckmorton, Jerry Vogelsang, Stan Darling, Matt Niesz, Ron Frye, Bob Heslin, Paul Newendyke, Bill Badger and Stuart Davis.
Sports, April 2017
Ladies Pitch n’ Putt
Arlene Fletcher The ladies continue to enjoy a fun game of golf while making new friends at the Sun Lakes Pitch and Putt Course every Thursday at 9:00 a.m. If you are interested in joining us, contact Mary Harper at 480-262-9136. Remember, you don’t have to play well, as we always play a scramble. Winners…
Sports, April 2017
Softball player profile: John Whitman
Larry Wolfe To list all the accomplishments and accolades earned by Coach John Whitman would fill an entire book, not just this column, so here’s a very abridged version: Member of the Antioch (CA) High Legends Hall of Fame as Baseball/basketball coach; Three-time Eastbay Baseball Coach of the Year; Lesher Publications Baseball and Basketball Coach…