The Ladies 3.0/3.5 League celebrated their final play with a pretty sandwich and salad lunch by Susan Aparico, homemade table deco by Toni Reider, and, of course, wine. The group is very grateful to have Susie Dunn taking charge of the league. Kris Ongert and Pat McRobert tied for first place. Tina Carr and Toni…
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Sports, May 2025
SLLGA Results
Nadine Stark March was a month for tournaments and celebration! March 4 Odd Holes 1st: Pam Sebela, Paula Loveless, Jacque Lingle, Betty Reagan 2nd: (tie) Pat Waldher, Pam Conary, Judy Cox, Blind/Mary Liepold, Jan Wigen, Chris Jackson, Lynda Smith March 11 Spring Fling Tiki Party 1st: Kathy Schneider, Karen Simon, Kerri Jerome, Pat Henk, Joy…
Sports, May 2025
Cottonwood Tennis Club’s Men’s League Does It Right
Not only did they have a big turnout (45 players play in the Men’s Spring League for 2025), but they got wives Linda Cain, Marna Brooks, Tracy Brooks, and Louise Pelletier to help with home-grilled bison burgers, baked beans, chips, cookies, soda, and lots and lots of beer! Overall winners were Scott Nichols for 3.5…
Sports, May 2025
Ironwood Lady Niners
Bonnie Hoewing We had another great month of golfing at Ironwood. I first want to thank San Tan Golf for their sponsorship of the closest to the pin event during our Valentine event. They were on the greens during the event offering support and then provided $25 gift certificates to the two winners. Thank you…
Sports, May 2025
IronOaks Tennis Club Player Spotlight: Marv Jensen
DD Kullman IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) is home to nearly 300 members, many of whom are celebrated players. One such member, Marv Jensen, is a USTA-rated 3.5-level player who has won the USTA National 65 and over tournament and a total of 10 national USTA tournaments. He’s won matches on both hard and clay courts…
Sports, May 2025
Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association March Results
Buddy Meola The Monthly Ace of Aces Qualifier was played on March 1. The low gross and low net scores from each flight will qualify for the Ace of Aces Tournament played at the end of the year. Blue Flight: Low Gross Bruce Pape, Low Net Anton Koschnik White Flight 1: Low Gross Charlie Aasand,…
Sports, 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:…
Sports, May 2025
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…
Sports, May 2025
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…
Sports, May 2025
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…