Tuesday Cribbage 5/03. 1st Stan Wengrzyn 11-94, 2nd Dan Flicker 11-67, 3rd Eldon Drenthe 11-64; Low: Onalee Flicker 3- -153 5/10. 1st Milt Knutson 11-21, 2nd Neil Olin 9-50; Low: Dan Flicker 4- -108; 24 Hand: Cherie Dankas 5/17. 1st Bill Bade 11-130, 2nd Neil Olin 11-79, 3rd Patty Donahue 11-74; Low: John Hiller 7-…
Category: July 2016
Sports, July 2016
Lucky Shot Pool Club
Steve Colby Steve is in his second year in the club, having moved to Sun Lakes two years ago. A native of Columbus, Ohio, he lived in Tempe for 39 years. He served as financial manager for the City of Tempe for 13 years, and previously was a comptroller at Arizona State University for 10…
Features, July 2016
In Passing
Sherri Jones IronOaks has lost a key employee and friend. Sherri Jones, Communications Director, passed away after being on extended medical leave. To say she will be missed is an understatement. Her wealth of experience and knowledge was used to create what is today called the Communications Department. Sherri always had the time to fill…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Desert Artists continue to create this summer
The numbers are smaller, but the fellowship remains. Summertime is quieter time here in Sun Lakes. Those of us that brave the brutal summers often are found on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. until ___? (sometime in the afternoon), at Sun Lakes Country Club in the Arts and Crafts Room painting, drawing, doodling, whatever, along with…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Sun Lakes Therapy Dogs
They passed their final exams; had their graduation party and are now ready to go to work. Five of our canine residents, along with their owners, have met the criteria for the Positive Therapy Dog program which is a division of American Service Animal Association. The training prepares the dogs and their owners to go…
Sports, July 2016
Sizzlin’ Summer Softball
Larry Wolfe The temperatures may be sizzlin’ hot, but Sun Lakes Senior Softball carries on. Our summer recreational program includes batting practice and pick-up games every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Check our website (www.sunlakessoftball.com) for current start times. Speaking of sizzlin’ hot, here are our league leaders in various batting categories during our 2015-2016…
Sports, July 2016
Ironwood Ladies Golf Association news and upcoming schedule
As the lazy hazy days arrive and fewer members are around to play golf, we can take time to reflect on some highlights of the past season. Play continues at Oakwood on Tuesdays with the OLGA groups while construction goes on at Ironwood. Aren’t we lucky to have this option? The first Riggs Road summer…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
DAR raises $25K in scholarships
Toni Bolling Lutter Under the leadership of Project Chair Mary Wolf, the Arizona Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) raised $25,000 during Gillian Morse’s two-year term as State Regent. Both are members of Gila Butte DAR; Wolf is the Organizing Regent and Morse is an Honorary Regent of the chapter. At the beginning of…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
What is pilates?
Pilates is an exercise system using your own body weight, either on a floor mat or on equipment built by Joseph Pilates in the early 1920s. The Pilates philosophy is about quality, not quantity. Joseph Pilates believed that one exercise, done once, with precision and control was more beneficial than 10 repetitions done in a…
Sports, July 2016
Cottonwood Tennis Court report
Susie Dunn, Coordinator May 16 officially ended our annual extended spring league with several awards given and light snacks provided after our 8:30 a.m. matches. The pleasant April and May weather cooperated this year with no temperatures reaching over 90 degrees during our eight weeks of play. This was very unusual and we were all…