Most everyone at the Cottonwood Tennis Club will recognize Dick Kane and Carl Day, currently our oldest weekly players. Here are some interesting facts about these two accomplished members. Dick Kane (who turned 90 last December) became a full-time resident in Sun Lakes after being a snowbird from Kansas City for 18 years. Originally from…
Jim Wegman, Publicity March 13 was a special day at the Oakwood Golf course where the Men’s Niners Golf League hosted members of Hamilton High’s golf teams. For many years, the Niners have been supporting the Hamilton Golf Program with a fundraising play day with our members. The original idea came from Niners member David…
Dottie Wodraska The 2024-25 league season is fast coming to a close for the Sun Lakes Lady Niners, as league play will be over at the end of April and will resume in November. It has been an exciting season of hosting a tournament with the SunBird Lady Niners and participating in tournaments at Apache…
Dannette Hunnel Do you like to stay active? How about being outside in fresh air and sunshine, enjoying Arizona’s uniquely different seasons? Interested in meeting new people from many different states/countries and backgrounds? Do you like to cook, bake, or help around the kitchen? Do you enjoy happy hours with snacks, live music, raffles, dances,…
Jim Wegman, Publicity The annual meeting was a major success, and it was all due to the volunteers who pitched in and helped. Our president Jerry Richards put in many hours of planning and, with his board, made the meeting great! Thank you, volunteers, and well done, Mr. President. 3/6/25 Best Balls Par 3-4-5 Sonoran.…
Reggie Wegman The Nine-Hole Couples League had their annual end of the year party. This year’s theme was a Roundup at the Oakwood Corral on March 28. Lots of cowgirls and cowboys attended and had a great time. We had a putting contest, a whiskey tasting, a silent auction, a western-themed trivia game, and 100…
Bruce has handed the publicity baton over to yours truly, Rick Staszewski. I can only hope I can be half as good as Bruce was. Tireless dedication to IMGA for years. He will be missed but is always ready to answer my questions. Summer and the Arizona heat has arrived! 1) It is time to…
Vic Russelavage MOGA’s 400-plus members are delighted to welcome Mark Thesing as our new Director of Golf. With his extensive background in golf course management and his qualifications as a PGA professional, Mark is poised to bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our esteemed golf facilities. The appointment of Mark Thesing marks an…
DD Kullman On April 6 the IronOaks Tennis Club hosted its Season Farewell Potluck in the new Poolside building. More than 65 people attended the event. Members shared various delicious, homemade dishes—everything from appetizers and salads to main entrées and desserts. The building’s new layout was conducive to the buffet-style potluck, with plenty of counter…
Mary Dyrseth OLGA’s Member/Guest event was held on March 19. The theme was “Sporty Golf Girls.” You were supposed to wear your favorite team jersey. Based on the pictures I saw of the entrants, I don’t think we have that many sports fans in OLGA. If I was able to go, I would have worn…