Reggie Wegman Barbara and Gary Solomonson moved to IronOaks 15 years ago from Tacoma, Wash. They chose IronOaks because of the location and amenities. Barb is an avid golfer. She would someday like to visit the White House. She is our go-to person for questions regarding the courses and what to be careful of on the…
John Terranova, President, SL Bocce Ball Club The 2023-24 Bocce Season kicked off with our annual Wine and Cheese Event on Oct. 29, and competitive play began the following day. We had a terrific day for our event, with our usual great membership turnout. The 2023–24 Season marked the inaugural year for play on the…
New Vice President Kevin McCarthy has graciously agreed to step up and assume the responsibilities of vice president for Ironwood Men’s Golf Association (IMGA). Kevin grew up in Michigan, and after graduating with an accounting degree from the University of Wyoming, Laramie, he went to work for what ultimately would become Cooper Standard. He enjoyed…
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, Ms. Littlewood offers these basic doubles strategies for players of any level. To read all her advice, buy her book. Strive for 100% accuracy on serves. The serve is the only shot in the game that is uncontested. There…
Susan Gottschalk The first 2023 Community Open House was held on Oct. 7 at Cottonwood, and the second Open House was held on Oct. 14 at Sun Lakes Phase 1. We enjoyed meeting many prospective Lady Putters, and it was a great opportunity to share our club news and rules. The Sun Lakes Lady Putters…
Debbie Lockard, Communication Director Hello everyone, I hope everyone had a great summer and is ready for a fun-filled winter in Sun Lakes. It’s that time of year to touch base with everyone on renewing their pickleball dues. Mary sent out an email about dues being due by Oct. 31. Please get those in the…
Maggie McLeod Here it is November already, with the temperatures getting cooler (thankfully) after the hot and brutal summer temps the full-time Sun Lakers endured this summer. As we slowly return to our sunny and warm winter homes, we look forward to getting back to our favorite pastime—golf—in our most fabulous Ladies League. The league…
Welcome back, snowbirds! It’s time to start thinking again about the most fun and relaxed golf league in the area. Although the league season does not officially start until the first Thursday in January, we are planning a Meet and Greet at the home of Mary Harper on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. It…
Bette Lu Buchanan Hey, ladies, welcome back to golf in Sun Lakes! It’s not too late to join the Cottonwood Lady Niners. Our new roster of officers includes President Minna Rasmussen, Vice President Rachelle Wilson, Secretary Lori Aaspas, and Treasurer Barb Sletto. The first day of play is Thursday, Nov. 2, at 1 p.m., following…
9/5/23 Points Flight 1: 1st Moe Schoenwalder, 2nd Kathy Schneider, 3rd (tie) Nadine Stark and Kelly Dennis Flight 2: 1st Judy Mical, 2nd (tie) Kerri Jerome and Julie Hamlin Flight 3: 1st Wanda Chihak, 2nd Pinky Kubiak, 3rd Jaque Lingle 9/12/23 ONES Flight 1: 1st Kelly Dennis, 2nd Sandy Frantzen, 3rd Nadine Stark Flight 2:…