Carole Rockland Several local tennis players were recently rewarded for their efforts in regional and national competition. Barb Jorgensen, a member of both IronOaks Tennis Club and Cottonwood Tennis Club, competed at the USTA Southwest Scottsdale Adult Tournament. Barb faced intense competition from younger players, but emerged as the Women’s 55 Singles Champion and earned second…
Paul Nichol Curious about pickleball? Here is your opportunity to find out what all the fun is about. Join us on Jan. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Cottonwood pickleball courts. The Sun Lakes Pickleball Club-Cottonwood will conduct an introductory clinic for residents of Cottonwood and Palo Verde. Paddles and balls will be…
Free Community Education Continues Neighbors Who Care hosted 80-plus guests for a powerful aging conference and a sold-out holiday concert with Chandler Symphony Orchestra at Risen Savior Lutheran Church’s new worship center. Aging Made Easier© welcomed guests for vital information on “10 Things Nobody Tells You When You Age,” offered by Elaine Poker-Yount, Visiting Angels,…
Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in playing a very fun board game called Ticket to Ride, please email me at stephaniehemberg@gmail.com and leave a phone number, so I am able to call and talk with you. It is easy to learn. Come try it and see how you like it! Fully-vaccinated for COVID-19 only,…
Debi Loofburrow The Agavé Quilters Guild met for our annual holiday party on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at the Palo Verde Country Club. The festive event was well attended by guild members and featured a wonderful meal and numerous raffle/door prizes. Guild member Pat Johnson made folded star ornaments for each attendee to take home! Many…
Relishing Pickleball David Zapatka The Serve Quoting from Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence, by Mary Littlewood, when hitting a serve, “contact must be made below the waist, which is defined as level with the navel. Further, IFP Official Tournament Rulebook rule 4.A1 states the arm ‘must be moving in an upward…