Jim Wegman, Publicity In June, the number of players coming out on Thursday started to decline. The weather was still moderate in the morning, so our players were not feeling the heat yet. And, speaking of heat, here are some good tips for playing in the Arizona summer: Hydrate before, during, and after the round. Wear…
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August 2023, Sports
OLGA Results
Kathy Burns An average of 30 hearty, heat-loving golfers continue to play on Tuesdays in the OLGA league. On June 13 we used the Stableford method to keep our POD score. Mary Perry won first place in Flight 1, Sue Pederson was second, and tied for third were Dari Akin, Debbie Horner, and Kelley Wojack.…
August 2023, Sports
SLLGA Results
Judy Wegener Although June was milder than normal, the heat is now on! Best advice? Stay hydrated and play ready golf. 6/6/23 T&F Holes Flight 1: 1st Moe Schoenwalder, 2nd (tie) Nadine Stark, Judy Bray, and Marci Koppelmaa Flight 2: 1st Jan Fletcher, 2nd Kerri Jerome, 3rd (tie) Betty Reagan, Betty Ulrich, and Jan Cobb…
August 2023, Sports
Attention Bowlers
Carol Biales The Prime Timers Bowling League is gearing up for another fun season. We will begin the season with a meeting at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 13, where teams will be formed and bowling will begin at 1 p.m. This non-sanctioned league lasts for 26 weeks, ending with a banquet in April. We welcome…
August 2023, Sports
June Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association Event Results
Buddy Meola The month started with the Ace of Aces Qualifier for the Ace of Aces Championship, to be played at the end of the year. The low gross and low net scores from each flight will qualify. Blue Flight: Low Gross Pat Conry, Low Net Steve Ambroso White Flight 1: Low Gross Timothy Mandt,…
August 2023, Sports
IronOaks Ladies Pool Club—A True Story to Consider
Judy Wolthausen It’s normal to feel a little less grounded when you move to a new area. Most of us left our best friends, our homes of many years, our connections to clubs and organizations that interested us, our neighbors, our churches, and everything we had worked hard on to reach a comfortable state. Then…
August 2023, Sports
Oakwood Lady Niners Golf League
Reggie Wegman Remember the mornings we were all complaining how cold it was? We had long pants on, hats, gloves, and scarves. Burr, it’s too cold for Arizona—hot coffee and cocoa in our drink jugs. Those days are gone for a few months, but they will be back. We now trudge along with jugs full…
August 2023, Sports
Water Aerobics
Phase 1 Water Aerobics are in full swing! Arizona heat is here, and there’s no better way to exercise and stay cool than in the water!
August 2023, Sports
New Player Springtime Ladies League
Jerry Higgins There are two Blue-rated ladies who achieved good success in their group but wanted to challenge themselves. So they went through the rating process to advance to the Green level, and they moved up to the Green level. They were then sponsored by Toni Reider to register for the Green Spring League. Tammy…
August 2023, Sports
Fourth of July Tennis Tournament
Jerry Higgins Ron Ryer is at it again! This time, taking the trophy for Mixed Doubles 7.0 at Mesa Tennis Center’s Fourth of July Tournament with Natalie Campbell of Paradise Valley. Congratulations!