David Zapatka If you don’t know George Anderson, you should. Nearly everyone who plays tournament pickleball in the Valley knows this gentle soul who takes charge on the court as one of the best pickleball referees in all of Arizona. I think George has refereed more matches than all the other Sun Lakes pickleball players…
Category: April 2019
Sports, April 2019
What’s the difference between a “social” and a “tournament?”
Penny Petersen Cottonwood Tennis Club has many activities: daily play, league play, open play time, social events with other clubs and tournaments. A tournament is a multi-day competitive matching to determine the top three teams in each ability level. Members who wish to compete sign up with a partner. Only CTC members are eligible to…
Religion, April 2019
‘Down under’ is no longer a location
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Anytime we see advertisements regarding visiting Australia or New Zealand, the common phrase is exploring “Down Under.” It is a colloquialism referring to the Southern Hemisphere and the fact that these countries are south of most other lands. However, today, I would use the term to refer to the degradation of…
Features, April 2019
In Passing
Clytie Mae Smith Fleetwood Clytie Mae Fleetwood, 96, passed away peacefully February 21, 2019, at her home in Sun Lakes, Arizona, surrounded by her devoted children following a brief illness. Born on a ranch on July 18, 1922, in Tokio, Terry County, Texas, and raised on a farm in Eastern New Mexico, she was the…
Sports, April 2019
Pickleball Winners’ Corner
Janet Myrick If any Sun Lakes resident has won a medal in a pickleball tournament and would like it to be added to the “Pickleball Winner’s Corner,” please send photo, name of the tournament and division to Janet Myrick, cmyrick111@aol.com.
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Spanish Conversation Group news
Dianne Zimmerman Do you speak Spanish? Are you looking for a fun, friendly and lively environment in which to practice? This group is for you! Our conversational Spanish group meets every Wednesday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room of the Arts and Crafts building at Oakwood Country Club. Topics and backgrounds are…
Generals, April 2019
Attention new IronOaks homeowners
You are eligible for a FREE round of golf for two, FREE week of fitness, FREE week of tennis and BOGO meal at Stone & Barrel or Grill on the Green. All you have to do is call the IronOaks Welcome Group, c/o Howard Lundgren, at 480-369-2015 or email him at hsljml@netzero.com to receive your…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Unbelievable benefits in joining Basic Social Dancing
Social dancing provides so many benefits… social, physical, mental, psychological and most of all, FUN!!! You’ll never regret adding it to your lifetime of accomplishments. If you don’t aspire to Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers status but want to avoid the Abbott and Costello syndrome, check it out. Basic Social Dance lessons are offered at…
Religion, April 2019
Shalom Hadassah
Doris Codkind, Publicity It’s hard to believe we have only two more months before our summer hiatus. Our 2018/2019 schedule has been filled with interesting and fun programs. On Tuesday, April 9, we continue our movie and lunch series with the showing of The Best of Enemies at Harkins Theater at Chandler Mall, based on…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
VFW Post 8053 Auxiliary news
The Easter Bunny will visit SLCC on Saturday, April 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Auxiliary Family Freedom Festival is sponsoring activities with the Sun Lakes Country Club Easter Egg Hunt. Watch for flyers and information to get tickets for children to hunt Easter eggs, enjoy various craft opportunities, partake in two raffles…