Toni Reider Let me tell you about how much fun we had this spring with our Women’s Tennis League. Every Monday morning we would meet at the courts excited to see our friends, exchange pleasantries, find our court mates and chit chat while warming up to begin the matches. Each player has her own unique…
Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club One of the toughest challenges in tennis is facing an aggressive player who hits a heavy ball loaded with pace and spin. When you’re under pressure, your first job isn’t to hit a winner—it’s to survive the rally. Strong defense means keeping the ball in play, making…
Kim Hutchinson The IronOaks Lady Breakers is a popular, welcoming women’s pool league and social group based in the IronOaks at Sun Lakes active adult community in Chandler, Ariz. Dedicated to mental exercise, casual play, and community, the group offers a fun escape from the summer heat and a great way to build lasting friendships.…
Richard Staszewski The Arizona heat is upon us as IMGA continues its Tuesday event schedule until October when the annual overseed takes place. Early morning shotguns (7:30 a.m.) see the vast majority of players participating. The noon shotgun always has a handful of hardcore players! June will see the restoration of all of Ironwood’s bunkers.…
Julie Bauman Move Better. Feel Better. Live Better. As a Chandler resident and longtime fitness instructor, one of my greatest joys is helping people discover that movement, strength, and wellness can be enjoyed at every age. I invite you to join me at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Gym on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8…
Cathy Merritt Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, Sunbird, and Solera communities. Our current 155 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out,…
Cheers Trip Opportunities Below is a brief, non-inclusive list of available travel opportunities: Mystery Tour: To ????—That’s why it’s called a “mystery” tour, July 30. Go to places you generally pass and say “I have to stop there someday.” Pageant of the Masters—August 19 to 22. From $1,395 pp/double, $1,795. This annual art show and tableau exhibit; Famous artwork…
On the second Wednesday of each month, you can find support at the Sun Lakes Low Vision Club. We learn from experts, and from each other, how to live with less and less vision. Significant others and friends are welcome. Our next meeting is Wednesday, July 8, 9 to 10 a.m. at Robson Reserve, third…
In the past decade of hosting the essential oil and wellness club, many have asked how to get started learning without having any essential oils. I usually tell them to crush rosemary or pine needles; or basil or mint leaves; or peel a piece of citrus and inhale deeply, noticing how they feel! (The chemical…
Jim Carlson If you have never entered Sedona from Schnebly Hill Rd, it is a beautiful ride. Some of the Sun Lakes Jeep Owners took it on over Memorial Day weekend. The weather was good and the views were better. For this road, four-wheel drive and some ground clearance is recommended. There were some rocky…