Jim Wegman, Publicity Summer is on its way, so be sun-smart right away. Hats that cover the ears, sunblock on all exposed skin, and gauntlets that cover the arms from your wrists up to the shirt sleeves is a good start. Do not forget your ears, nose, and those exposed legs. Gentlemen, sadly I must…
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July 2025, Sports
Bocce Ball Club Update
Kathy Hoff, Publicist The Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club 2025-26 season kicks off on Oct. 26 at our annual Wine & Cheese event at Sisk Park, located in the Palo Verde community. Any Sun Lakes resident interested in participating in the Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club for the 2025-26 season can learn more about the…
July 2025, Sports
Sizzlin’ Summer Softball
Larry Wolfe As of the beginning of July, we’re nearly halfway through our summer softball season. Our 22-week season started on April 29 and continues through Sept. 18. Doubleheaders are played every Tuesday and Thursday morning, with the first pitch at 7:30 a.m. That’s an attempt to “beat the heat,” but that doesn’t always work,…
Sports, July 2025
IMGA Upcoming Events for July
Rick Staszewski, Publicity July 8: Skins Game AM/PM July 15: Individual Low Net AM/PM July 22: 2 Best Ball Net 4-Man AM/PM July 29: Course closed for maintenance Origins of the PGA Champions Tour: The 1937 Senior PGA Championship was the last senior event played until Jimmy Demaret organized the Legends of Golf at Onion…
July 2025, Sports
Cottonwood Men’s Golf Results
Buddy Meola The two-day Ryder Cup challenge was played on March 29 and April 5. The Blue team was captained both days by Cottonwood pro Jon Griglak, and the White team was captained by PV pro Chris Evins on day one and Assistant Jaron Smool the second day. Each team consisted of 37 members who…
July 2025, Sports
Spooner Therapists Are Sun Division Tourney Champs
Larry Wolfe The Spooner Physical Therapy-sponsored team, managed by Mike Gloyd, averaged an incredible 21 runs per game in securing the Sun Division Tournament title. Here’s a rundown of all the games: In the opener, the third-seeded Therapists outlasted Mgr. Jon Hendrikse’s Wolfe & Associates squad 22-17. Mickey Gregg and Dan Melosi led the way…
July 2025, Sports
Card Scores
Tuesday Night Cribbage Jeff Scott Join us for Cribbage every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. in the Cottonwood clubhouse A-7 Painting Room. Games are organized by Stan Wengrzyn. 5/06. 1st Bill Bade 11+72, 2nd Ted Jacobs 11+69, 3rd Royce Bohning 9+90, Low Richard Lewin 4-95 5/13. 1st Patty Donahue 13+80, 2nd Stan Wengrzyn 11+67, 3rd…
July 2025, Sports
Oakwood Lady Niners Golf Association
Reggie Wegman On May 13, on hole 3 of the Sonoran golf course, Sue Boucher had a hole-in-one. How thrilling to be with her on that memorable day. She used a 9 iron for the 85-yard shot onto the green, with that little white ball rolling right into the hole. We all thought, “Wow, did…
July 2025, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: The Art of Blocking
David Zapatka Last month we discussed how to beat the bangers. Blocking at the kitchen line was a key strategy. This article will pick up with that focus. Consider these strategies to improve your blocking skills. 1. You know the hard shot is coming. Be prepared, knees bent, relaxed, eyes on the ball, paddle out…
July 2025, Sports
IronOaks Lady Breakers
Kim L. Hutchinson Have you played pool before and forgotten the rules? Has it been years since you played and you’re afraid you might embarrass yourself? Were you never that good but really enjoyed playing? Then IronOaks Lady Breakers might be just what you need. IronOaks Lady Breakers would like to invite you to stop…