Category: May 2025

Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club at Sisk Park

Kathy Hoff, Publicist The second session of the Sisk Park Bocce Club’s season was completed on March 23, and divisional winners were honored at our awards potluck held at Sisk Park on March 30. Divisional Winners of the Second Session of Play (Jan. 13 through March 23): Division A: Larry and Nancy Vanderslice Division B:…

CLGA Celebrates Winners

Judy Onken Paddy Newton, Kathryn Campbell, Rachel Rainville, and Tracy Rice are the winners of the Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association’s 2025 major tournaments. Paddy is this year’s Handicap Champion, Tracy and Paddy won the Partner’s Tournament, and Kathryn is our 2025 Club Champion. We have two examples of “peat and repeat.” Paddy is a double…

Ed Robson Library Offers a Broad Range of Programs

Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May Events: Registration is required, and space…

Relishing Pickleball: Keys to Successful Net Play

David Zapatka We’ve all heard the saying, “Pickleball is won at the net.” What does this mean? Honing your skills around the non-volley zone (kitchen) can improve your play and results. Here are a few key points: 1. It all starts with hitting a deep serve, putting the opponents in a position where it’s tougher…

Kwong’s Tip of the Month

As we watch tennis professionals (WTA/ATP), they all show great balance and footwork with strong fundamentals. Without these basics, no player would be nearly as successful. Let’s take a moment and do a self-check to see if you are doing FUNDAMENTAL. F) Fear of losing or not knowing how to win U) Uncertain of which…

Jewish Congregation News

The regular monthly Shabbat service for May will be held on May 9 at 7 p.m. Two major life events will be celebrated during the service. Lana Oyer, SLJC choir director, will be having her B’nai Mitzvah. Len Dolins, who is 83 years old, will be experiencing his second Bar Mitzvah, recognizing it is 13…

Jacquie’s Corner: Not All Action Heroes Wear Capes

Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt Comic books were so popular growing up, costing only 10 cents or less. Today, there are people who collect the oldies but goodies worth way more than the pennies. I liked a few of them myself. Archie and his friends, especially Blondie, another good one. It has been so long ago to…

Sun Lakes Senior Games a Tremendous Success

Jacque Texeira The Sun Lakes Senior Games project has concluded for this year and was considered a resounding success. Close to 200 players and spectators enjoyed getting to know members of their neighboring communities through a range of competitive sporting events, which took place at Sun Lakes Country Club (SLCC), Cottonwood Palo Verde (CWPV), IronOaks…