Jim Cain The Cotton-Verde billiards club, Lucky Shot Pool Club, fall tournament session begins Nov. 1 and goes through Dec. 10. Interested contestants can sign up now. Contact our tournament director Steve Colby at 480-600-5392 to sign up. We are always looking for new competitors to join our club. All skill levels are welcome. Competition…
Category: October 2026
Sports, October 2026
IronOaks Lady Breakers News
Kim Hutchinson IronOaks Lady Breakers! We’ve got the perfect times, but just a quick insider heads-up: we are a women’s billiards (pool) league, not a swimming pool group! We gather around the green felt rather than the water. If you are looking to check us out or join in, here is exactly where we meet…
Sports, October 2026
Fall Ball Starts Soon
Larry Wolfe Our Summer Softball Season, which began in early May, wrapped up on Sept. 24. Many thanks to our Summer League Coordinator, Gary Hillabolt, and to our three team managers, including Gary, Larry Maggard and Dan Malachuk. Also, thanks to all the other volunteers, including our umpires, scorers, scoreboard operators and field prep guys.…
Sports, October 2026
Serving Up Success: Free Training Elevates Sun Lakes Pickleball Club
Charlotte Nichol At the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC), pickleball is more than just a game—it’s a community. Serving 350+ resident members across Cottonwood and Palo Verde, the club has built a reputation not only for its active court time, but for fostering deep camaraderie on and off the courts. From lively pool parties,…
Sports, October 2026
IronOaks Pickleball: Try It, You’ll Like It!
Linda Shanahan Pickleball is bringing IronOaks residents together from all walks of life and from many different backgrounds. Some players are highly athletic and some are simply looking for a fun way to stay active and meet new people. Regardless of your experience or athletic ability, the goal is the same: Have fun! If you’ve…
October 2026, Sports
Get Ready for a Fun-Filled Year of Social Events with the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood!
The Cottonwood Pickleball Club Social Committee has been hard at work planning an exciting lineup of events for the 2026–27 season! From holiday celebrations and tournaments to tasty competitions and seasonal parties, there will be plenty of opportunities to get together, have fun, and enjoy the camaraderie that makes our club special. Mark Your Calendar!…
Clubs & Classes, October 2026
SLLGA Results
Nadine Stark Aug. 4 Net Score Holes 1-6 Flight 1 T1 Susan Russell, Kathy Schneider; T3 Judy Wegener, Nadine Stark Flight 2 1 Dori Winchester; 2 Sandi Frantzen; T3 Sylvia Coats, Pat Waldher, Marci Kopplemaa Flight 3 1 Betty Pantele; T2 Jeri Sprague, Jacque Lingle, Pam Wilcke Aug. 11 Dry Holes Flight 1 1 Judy…
October 2026, Sports
Here We Come!
The first day of league play is getting closer and the Board Members of the Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association (CLGA) are on the move. They’ve been working behind the scenes during the summer to finalize the calendar of events for the 2026-27 season which begins Thursday, Nov. 5. Deb Bohac assumes the presidential duties after…
Clubs & Classes, October 2026
Bridge Scores
Cottonwood Ladies Bridge 8/20: 1st Colleen Ritter; 2nd Vanessa Heingartner; 3rd Patty Potter 8/27: 1st Karen Harnisch; 2nd Judy Ligas; 3rd Vanessa Heingartner 9/3: 1st Maurine Howell; 2nd Joan Phelan; 3rd Vanessa Heingartner 9/10: 1st Kitchie Julien; 2nd Linda Meylink; 3rd Fran Carissima Fun Bridge Sherry Dillard We meet on Wednesdays in the Arts and Crafts Room…
Clubs & Classes, October 2026
New Canasta Players Welcome
Lyn Munn IronOaks residents are invited to join our Tuesday Canasta group. We meet at the poolside building across from the Oakwood Clubhouse just after noon on Tuesdays and play year-round from 12:30 until 3:30 p.m. We play four-handed and three-handed versions and will eventually offer the opportunity to learn and play PonyTail Canasta, which…