Susie Dunn Our fun Extended League has been running smoothly now for 12 straight years in a row, and nothing has stopped us from playing again this year, not even the coronavirus. Many of us felt so fortunate to get out and exercise, enjoy the fresh air, and compete with our tennis friends while other…
Jim Roberts, Publicity In spite of the continued COVID-19 threat and rising temperatures, the Palo Verde (PV) Men’s Golf Club had a full slate of activities during May. On May 2 and 3, the annual Ryder Cup competition between Cottonwood and Palo Verde was played. The Ryder Cup involves a line-up of two-man teams from…
Helen Seaton, Publicity Director Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone has to make a lot of changes in their lives. We’re staying home, missing our club meetings and friends, and needing a lot more hugs. We’ve had to learn how to breathe through a mask—something that isn’t easy, because sometimes it fogs up our glasses.…
Bea Loozer Another day begins. We each welcome a new day in our own way. Most people have a few rituals in addition to donning some kind of clothing. Maybe it starts with a cup of coffee or tea. Maybe going out for a very early walk. You might start your day with a morning…
Do you enjoy writing? Stories? Memories? Family histories? Please plan on attending our Sun Lakes Writing Group. We meet at the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8) each Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Please arrive at 12:30 p.m. for easy conversation before we start our group at 1 p.m. Each week, we choose two words to…
David Zapatka “Is Pickleball the Perfect Pandemic Pastime?” On May 30, the New York Times ran an article with the title above. They went on to say Ellen DeGeneres recently declared herself among the intergenerational sport’s ardent enthusiasts. Just think of it. Social distancing is defined as maintaining a distance of six feet. Pickleball’s non-volley zone…