We meet in Cottonwood every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., in the Ceramics Room (A-8). All are welcome. If you have any questions, call Arthur Fink at 480-883-9402.
November 2021
Features, November 2021
U.S. Marines—Flag and Seal, Song, and Motto
Flag and Seal: Marines used the Grand Union flag, and possibly the Gadsden flag (yellow flag with a “Don’t Tread on Me” rattlesnake), during the assault on New Providence Island, Bahamas, March 3, 1776. During the 1830s/1840s, the flag consisted of a gold-fringed white field centered with an eagle and anchor with “To the Shores of…
Sports, November 2021
Relishing Pickleball: Forehand Groundstroke
David Zapatka Forehand Groundstroke Quoting from Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence, by Mary Littlewood, when hitting a forehand groundstroke, “from the moment the ball leaves the opponent’s paddle, you should be tracking its flight with your eyes to aid you in judging the speed and direction of the ball. Move to the…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
African American Association of Sun Lakes
African American Association of Sun Lakes (A.A.A.S.L.) was founded Sept. 1, 2001, by a small group residing in Sun Lakes, Ariz., who wanted to connect, both culturally and socially, with others having like interests and backgrounds. As a group, one of their goals was to proudly showcase and share the African American culture with other…
Front Page, November 2021
Veterans Day Commemoration
Join us at the flag pavilion in front of Sun Lakes Country Club on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. We will have water available for you. Several local veteran chapters are preparing a program for you, and the Sunset Grill will furnish refreshments following the program.
Sports, November 2021
Cottonwood Lady Niners Start New Season
Cottonwood Lady Niners are ready for a new season of golf, fun events, renewing friendships, and welcoming new members. The first scheduled day of golf is Thursday, Nov. 4, starting with a meeting on the patio at 12:30 p.m., with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Members should sign up through the Genius app prior…
Sports, November 2021
IMGA Honoring Our Veterans
Mike Willinger This November, we honor our veterans. IMGA is recognizing those members who we know have served in our military. Freedom must be protected—to pass it on to our children and grandchildren. Thank you, IMGA veterans! Byron Alperstein: Air Force, 1958-1961, Pilot Larry Birlin: Navy – Four years, Korea, Aircraft Carrier Lou Blas: Army 1968-1970, Medical Core…
Sports, November 2021
OLNGA Now Accepting New and Renewal Membership
We are now accepting new and renewal memberships. * We play nine holes at Oakwood every Tuesday morning, rotating through each of the three 9-hole courses. Our fall season begins on Nov. 9, 2021. * Guests are welcome by invitation. Just call and ask to be invited! There is no league charge to play as…
Sports, November 2021
OLGA Playday Results
Kathy Burns OLGA continues to be active this summer. On Sept. 14 the POD was Sweet and Sour. In Flight 1, the winner was Sue Pederson. In second place was Eun Yoon, and tied for third were Peggy Cooper, Glo Malmberg, and Gail Moen. Flight 2 winner was Nancy Cohn, and tied for second were…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Rock, Gem and Silver Club News
Colleen Vinje and Carol Stagger love to “rock out” in their classes of Silver and Lapidary. Colleen is famous for making the popular “spinner rings” out of sterling silver, and Carol is having a blast cutting and polishing onyx in the shape of a heart (and she intends to be quite famous for her “hearts…