Jerry Higgins RGB is the Red/Green/Blue summer league where Cottonwood Tennis Club men tennis players from each rated group play three sets of eight games weekly, utilizing a scoring system that assigns each player to a court based upon their winning percentage. The system is skillfully managed by Spencer Roberts as the summer league coordinator.…
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October 2023, Front Page
Softball Opening Day Fast Approaching!
Larry Wolfe It’s not too late to join us for the upcoming Sun Lakes Senior Softball Fall Season, but time is getting very short. The registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 12. Players will be drafted onto teams shortly thereafter. If you’re new to our league, it is important that you attend practice sessions before the…
October 2023, Front Page
Halloween and Pet Safety
First and foremost, your bowl of candy should be for trick-or-treaters, not for Spot and Kitty. While your favorite Halloween pumpkin and decorative corn are relatively nontoxic, if ingested by Spot or Kitty, they can cause gastrointestinal upset. And if the piece eaten is too large, blockage could occur. So keep an eye on your…
October 2023, Front Page
Sign Up for Bocce Now!
Registration for the 2023-24 season started on Sept. 1 and will continue until Oct. 22 at our club’s website, www.sunlakesbocceclub.com. Those interested can complete a registration form and pay the $25 registration fee online, which covers the cost for a two-person team for both the first and second sessions. Any individual who needs assistance in…
October 2023, Front Page
Cast Announced for SLCT’s Upcoming Show, ‘Rex’s Exes’
The Verdeen cousins of Sweet Gum, Texas, are at it again! This hilarious comedy will feature Diana Nelinson in the role of CeeCee Windham, the local TV host. Playing Gaynelle Verdeen will be Ginger Henry. Her cousin Peaches Verdeen Belrose will be played by Joyce Recupido, and her other cousin Jimmie Wyvette Verdeen will be…
Front Page, September 2023
Crystal Cards All Over the U.S.
Crystal Cards receives donated greeting cards, and volunteers make them into beautiful new cards, which we sell for $1 at regular sales in the Sun Lakes communities. Where do we get these used cards? It’s surprising how often we empty the donation bins in the community (Sun Lakes Country Club lobby, Cottonwood Library, Palo Verde…
Front Page, September 2023
Sunday Dance Venue—Season Opener
John Yu Sunday, Sept. 24, will be the beginning of our 35th season as Sun Lakes’ longest-running Sunday Dance Venue. Our performing band will be The Breeze Trio who will delight every type of dancer, couples, singles, and non-dancers who enjoy pop music from all generations. The music and dances span the decades from swings…
Front Page, September 2023
Giving to Those Who Need Our Help
Beth Smith The members of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ have made it their mission to help those in our community and the greater Phoenix area who are in need. Over the years, the church has helped support many different agencies but really tries to focus on some agencies that are right in their…
Front Page, September 2023
Fun Lakers—Let’s Get This Party Started!
Joyce Selk Ready to have some fun with the hottest social club in Sun Lakes? The board of the Fun Lakers has been busy planning lots of activities for the 2023-24 season, so if you would like to meet your neighbors and make new friends, get ready to fill your calendar with these events already…
Front Page, September 2023
Fall for the ImproVables
On Sept. 30 in the Arizona Room of Sun Lakes Country Club, Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s (SLCT) zaniest group of performers, The ImproVables, will take audience members on another fun-filled journey of hilarity and hijinks. Tickets go on sale Sept. 5 through Sept. 27 at Sun Lakes Country Club Administrative Services and online at www.ticketsource.us/slhoa1. The…