David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “The lob is a lofted shot hit off a bounce that can be either offensive or defensive in nature. The object of lobbing is to force your opponents, who are in a strong position at the non-volley line,…
August 2022
Clubs & Classes, August 2022
Julie’s Fitness Classes
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center. Summer hours are Mondays and Fridays at 8 a.m. and Wednesdays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has…
Generals, August 2022
Sun Lakes – Cottonwood & Palo Verde Country Club
Message from the President Leonard Horst June 29 marked a historic moment in our community, as this was Steve Nolan’s last board meeting as our general manager. Steve is “retiring” and heading out into the big world to enjoy the fruits of his labors. Over the course of the past 16 years, Steve has overseen…
Features, August 2022
U.S. Military History: The Star-Spangled Banner
Ross Dunfee At the outset of the 19th century, Great Britain was locked in a long and bitter conflict with Napoleon Bonaparte’s France. Both France and Great Britain attempted to block the United States from trading with the other, and restrict the USA from westward expansion. Beginning in 1812, Napoleon began to encounter the first…
Front Page, August 2022
IOTC Celebrates Independence Day!
arole Rockland A few raindrops were not enough to dampen the spirits of the IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) members who gathered on Saturday, July 2, for the annual pancake breakfast to celebrate Independence Day. Over 50 IOTC members started the morning with some friendly, social tennis followed by a delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausage, and…
Sports, August 2022
OLGA Results
Kathy Burns The heat doesn’t bother a hearty group of golfers in OLGA. On June 14 the POD was Sweet and Sour. Flight 1 was won by Eun Yoon, second was Eleanor McCann, and tied for third were Mary Perry, Dang Teater, and Dari Akin. The second flight was won by Nancy Cohn, tied for…
Generals, August 2022
Dementia Friendly Champion Class—Learn to Teach Others About Dementia
Your neighbors living with dementia must be supported in the communities they live in. In Sun Lakes, you can help by sharing with your friends and neighbors how to understand dementia and tactics on helping caregivers and those living with dementia as a neighbor in our community. Neighbors Who Care is one of the driving…
Clubs & Classes, August 2022
Dolly Dressers to Resume Monthly Meetings in September
The Dolly Dressers, a charity arm of Sun Lakes Sew-N-Sews, will resume formal meetings in September. The regular meeting time is the first Thursday of the month, in the Oakwood Sewing Room from 1 to 3 p.m. In September, that means Sept. 1. All doll lovers are welcome to come and see what the Dolly…
Clubs & Classes, August 2022
Ladies Community Chit and Chat Group
Rose Pachura The Ladies Community Chit and Chat meeting will be held on the second Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m., in the Saguaro Room of the Cottonwood Country Club located at 25630 S. Brentwood Drive in Sun Lakes. Please be on time. Orders will be taken at 11:30 a.m., and the meal will be…
Features, August 2022
Summer Safety Tips—Working Out with Your Dog
Exercising with your dog is a great way to strengthen your bond and to get some cardiovascular in at the same time. While canine/human workouts/exercising can be fun, they can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken, especially during the summer months in Arizona. The following tips will help to ensure that…