Category: June 2016
Clubs & Classes, June 2016
Don Prestin – winner of Rotary’s Service Above Self award
Norm Noble The Sun Lakes Rotary Club honors three of its members annually. In separate articles, Charles Loew was recognized as Rotarian of the Year and Peter Meade as Good Guy. Longtime Rotarian Donald R. Prestin of Oakwood received one of the club’s highest honors as the winner of its Service Above Self award. To…
Clubs & Classes, June 2016
East Valley Marines Golf for Wounded Warriors
Denise Lott Detachment 1296 of the Marine Corps League held their third annual golf tournament at the end of April. Proceeds from this event are used for Wounded Warriors and the Marines Helping Marines program. Oakwood Country Club’s three nine-hole golf courses were the new locations. The club’s golf staff did a great job in…
Sports, June 2016
Lucky Shot Pool Club
Gacy Vacin The Lucky Shot Pool Club wrapped up another successful season with its annual spring awards meeting April 15 at the Cottonwood Country Club. Club President Gary Vacin welcomed the members and thanked them for their support during the year. Club Treasurer Roy Partridge reported that the club was in sound shape financially and…
Clubs & Classes, June 2016
Lady Jokers Wild Hand and Foot
The Lady Joker’s Wild Hand and Foot card group which meets on Thursday afternoons in the Oakwood Clubhouse, recently recognized and celebrated the Queen’s 90th birthday by wearing either a hat or tiara. Shown seated (left to right) are Lois Hauge, Karen Ryan, Ruth Muenzer, and Gerri Deublein; seated in rear (left to right) are…
Clubs & Classes, June 2016
Aero Club members visit Goldwater Gunnery Range
Gary Vacin During a field trip to the Barry M. Goldwater Gunnery Range April 20, 26 Sun Lakes Aero Club (SLAC) members and guests viewed U.S. Air Force fighter jets in action. The facility is a military restricted area and can be accessed only by permission from Luke AFB. The visitors climbed an observation tower…
Clubs & Classes, June 2016
Free workshop – The Human Footprint
Susan Gerace will be giving this workshop on the Ecological Footprints of Humans. Are we leaving a good place for our future generation, our children and grandchildren? Bring your ideas on changes humans can make for a sustainable world. Remember when we were young our moms said, “Wipe your feet, and don’t bring in that…
Clubs & Classes, June 2016
Fun Lakers Club news
Bea Nekrosius It’s summer time and the livin’ is easy for the Fun Lakers. On June 18 we’ll enjoy a pool side potluck and swim and mingle at the Ironwood Pool. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. and will also feature a 50/50 raffle. The club will provide fried chicken and bottled water so bring…
Generals, June 2016
14th annual Progressive Dinner on Oakwood’s E. Crystal Drive
Jo Schenk Sunday, April 17 found the inhabitants of Oakwood’s East Crystal Drive once again rocking the block with this year’s 14th annual Progressive Dinner. Beginning at 4:30 p.m., neighbors began arriving at Dr. Keith and Joyce Bachman’s tastefully appointed home. Perfect cocktail party weather assured a free-flowing gathering of happy neighbors both indoors and…
Sports, June 2016
IMGA news and events
John Concannon, Publicity For whatever the reason, and in spite of repeated statements to the contrary, the renovation project for the Ironwood golf course is underway amid concerns on the part of several members that the renovation is for purpose of course beautification. This is incorrect. The primary purpose for the renovation is to install…