Jerry Higgins The Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) established the Bradshaw/Neu Tennis Tournament as the fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Chandler and Neighbors Who Care. In addition to the tournament fees, raffle sales, and donations by the spectators, a lot of the fundraiser’s success is due to many generous sponsors. CTC is excited…
Judy Wolthausen Our league, which plays weekly in the Billiards Room in the Oakwood Country Club building, is over 20 years old and, to my knowledge, has always played on Tuesday mornings. Unfortunately, that has always prevented the golfers and pickleball players from also playing in our league. Well, we have now decided to switch to…
Lorri Morgan The Cottonwood Pickleball Club supported this wonderful event to help out the students and their families of Hamilton High School. The drive was spearheaded by our own Charlotte Nichol, and it seems the whole membership rallied behind her. Charlotte said she received $350 in cash and two pickup trucks full of food and…
Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt I don’t know about some of my readers and friends if they are looking forward to another new year and ready to invite and accept the year 2024. For some of you, my readers have had a rather fun year traveling throughout our states and/or country. Meet new neighbors, friends, and acquaintances. Yet some…
Larry Wolfe Our Lady Sluggers senior softball team opens their 2024 season at home at the Field of Dreams on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Their opponent on opening day will be the View Point Gems. The first pitch is scheduled for noon. The Sluggers are members of the 10-team Valley of the Sun League. The remainder of…
In the book of Matthew, Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 19:14). What a privilege it was to be part of a group who packed 36,288 meals, which will feed 99 children a daily meal for an entire…
Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Area Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term…
NWC Volunteer Tom Jones Brings Expertise and Warmth as a Volunteer Neighbors Who Care (NWC) volunteer Tom Jones clearly demonstrates the heart of selfless service. He came to us this past August because he was looking for a way to fill his time since retiring. “I needed to fill a void,” Tom says. “Volunteering with…
Lance Williams “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” —Helen Keller One of the most exciting aspects of my role as executive director of Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes is getting to know many of our residents and the adventures they enjoy. Instead of lacking purpose in their retirement years, many of…
Kathy Sinnott Construction continues for the building of the Arizona Heroes Memorial in Naranja Park. Within our 2.5-acre site, an amphitheater; 8-foot walls honoring our military, first responders and healthcare workers; and a 24-foot obelisk are sure to alter the Oro Valley horizon! And the Donor Paver Garden is sure to be one of our unique, more personalized, treasures. The…