Bernie Tighe Many of us have been going to this pizza place called Fargo’s for 40 years. We all gathered there one night in early August. We also play tennis here in Colorado Springs. It is a nice connection for us and it is always fun to talk Sun Lakes.
Irene D’Aloisio, Publicity Director It’s time to think about fall bocce ball which starts Sunday, November 2. The pre-season events include open houses in Cottonwood and Oakwood, as well as the Wine and Cheese party at Sisk Park. If you want to play, you’ll be able to sign up at any of these events. If…
Charley Akin MOGA is the Men’s Oakwood Golf Association whose weekly events are held on Thursdays. A variety of golf game formats provides the members with both individual and team challenges. July’s five Thursdays included an ABCD Three Best Nets on July 3, an Individual Low Net on July 10, an ABCD Rainbow on July…
Ann Rounthwaite The Oakwood Lady Niners play nine holes every Tuesday morning in a fun, supportive environment. Members often socialize over iced tea or a meal afterwards, so it’s a great way to meet people and newcomers are always welcome. Call Pattie Wigton at 480-895-7123 for information. OLNGA’s Social Chair, Sharon Gale, lives by the…
Glo Malmberg, Publicity It is pretty quiet around the course as the weather has settled in to hot, hot and even hotter. At this writing, it is only August. One way to beat the heat is to play the early 7:00 a.m. shotgun. Another way many of the gals find a reprieve is to take…
Larry Wolfe A baseball junkie is defined as someone who loves baseball and “eats and breathes” the game. Bill Whiteley is the epitome of that definition. A native of Westminster, California, Bill was a three sport (baseball, basketball and football) letterman for the Westminster Lions, but baseball was always his game. After graduating from high…
July is a month of many challenges for golfers. Cottonwood women are known for their perseverance; in spite of the temperatures they still play and manage to score well. So, here are the winners: 07/03. Guess What Your Score Is! Before the start of play, the women got to guess what they thought their score…
Jim Wegman, Publicity Sadly, I must report the passing of former league member Wesley Thrash. Wes was a quiet gentleman and an accomplished golfer. He enjoyed the game and afterward the social time at the Poolside Grill with his fellow Niners. To Wesley’s wife Linda and the entire Thrash family, we extend our sincere condolences…
Larry Wolfe Yes, it’s hot, even at 7:00 a.m.! That’s when batting practice starts at the Field of Dreams during the summer months. BP is followed by a pick-up game. Hot or not, there are always 20 to 30 guys willing to brave the high temperatures to play the game they love. Our playing in…
David “the Godfather” Mork, Chairman of the IronOaks Breakers Pool League League members have shown increased interest in playing pool, as Season Four, which concluded July 18, was larger in playing members over the same season last year. Since the beginning of Season One in November 2013, the league members have played over 7,300 games…