Dean and Maryann Sinerius Tennis is a sport that has a rich and storied tradition. From its origins in medieval France to its current status as a global phenomenon, tennis has a long and fascinating history. Today’s traditions have changed somewhat, and one of the longer traditions in the East Valley has been the Sun…
Minna Rasmussen The Cottonwood Lady Niners have a tradition of donating the proceeds from their annual Member/Guest event. This year, $5,000 was given to Hospice of the Valley, and the Cancer Foundation received $1,500. The Niners are a generous group of women who donate to various organizations. The 2022-23 season concluded on May 25 with…
John Terranova, President Now that our club season has ended, bocce ball can still be enjoyed during the summer months. It remains a great way to obtain some needed exercise with friends and when family members come to visit. The CWPV Association bocce balls have been moved to a more convenient location nearer the courts…
Well, like it or not, here comes the dreaded Arizona summer “dry” heat. Not hot enough to bake a chicken, but active players must be extremely careful and be wiser when combatting what Mother Nature will be offering us, including the monsoon. During the colder season, many wish it was hotter, so we start to…
Jerry Higgins Cottonwood Tennis Club fared well at the Volvo Classic at The Village. The Village is a local health and sports club that provides a tennis tournament for 22 divisions of players, with Volvo Gilbert sponsoring the event. The event took place April 27 through April 30, 2023. CTC members Cindy Guillaume and Barb…
Judy Onken Hi! My name is Bixby. I live in a front pocket of a golf bag belonging to a lady who plays in the Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association. Yep, I’m a golf ball. Since November, 2022, I’ve been hit in the forehead, hooked, sliced, and, on occasion, hit smack dab solidly. It is not uncommon…
Susan Gottschalk We have completed our 26th putting season and are looking forward to our summer break. Watch for Putters news in the September Splash for information regarding the start of our 27th season. We hope you will visit us at our table during the Community Open Houses in early October to learn more about Lady…
Buddy Meola The CMGA lost a beloved member recently. Paco Venegas was not only the club’s webmaster, but he was a valued member and friend to everyone who came into contact with him. He will be sorely missed. April was a very busy month for the members of the Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association. It started…
The Oakwood 9-Hole Couples League played their last tournament on May 5. What a great year the league had under the direction of Jean Karich, president; Roberta Havey, vice president; Lloyd Schaeffer, handicaps and pairings; and Judy Hedding, treasurer and membership chair. Judy Thompson, chief fundraiser, and her helpers collected $1,800 by selling 50/25/25 tickets.…
Larry Wolfe The Spring Sun Division Tournament was held over three days in April, with Manager Mike Gloyd’s Camp Hilby team winning the championship. Here’s a game-by-game recap of the tourney: In the opener, Camp Hilby cruised to a 29-18 win over Manager Joe Commisto’s Redeemed Team. Marty Hobby led the way for the Campers,…