Category: October 2017

Norm’s Ace

“It was a great shot on the hardest hole on the course, No. 13,” said fellow Sun Lake’s golfer Bill Brogan. On July 31, 2017, Norm Mark drove 200 yards for a hole-in-one on hole No. 13, Sun Lakes Country Club. Norm thought it was a good drive but wasn’t expecting to find the ball…

Welcome aboard

Harry Huckemeyer Once we move into the month of October, it’s like opening the door for all the festivities that follow, right up to the end of the year. With the passing of the summer season, things come to life here as we welcome the cooler weather and the many opportunities that come along with…

S.L. Women’s Softball

Don’t be shy; come out and give it a try. All levels of ability are welcome to join the ladies’ team, the Sluggers. The season is January and February playing other retirement communities in the East Valley. Practice begins in November. If interested, contact Terry Finley at 480-940-1269 or email [email protected].

Unit Happenings

Unit 11 Dorothy Thurman, Secretary/Treasurer The Unit 11 Board of Directors will hold its October board meeting on Wednesday, October 18, at 4:00 p.m. in the Ceramics Room at the Cottonwood Clubhouse. All homeowners are encouraged to attend. The Unit 11 Ladies Coffee will be on Wednesday, October 18, at 8:00 a.m. in the Cottonwood…

Niners August Golf results

Jim Wegman, Publicity Well, here we are in the “dog days” of August, struggling with the heat, the increased humidity and the monsoon rain storms. On the plus side, the fairways are looking very green. New Member. Thanks to Gary Nessel, one of our new members, we have another new member, Kyle Guss. Welcome Kyle and…

Wet and Wild Water Aerobics

Marti Scott I recently read an interesting article with great scientific evidence why exercising in the water is so good for all of us. I really got bored reading the article, even though it was well written. I started thinking WHY do I love water aerobics? Well, it is not for the scientific proof that…

Airports and respect

Pastor Ron Burcham, Risen Savior Lutheran Church As part of increased security at all airports, you cannot show up early to pick up your friend at the airport and simply park curbside outside the doors to the airport. I am not sure what the time limit is on how long you can loiter there waiting…