Dottie Wodraska The Sun Lakes Lady Niners began the 2024-25 golfing season on Nov. 5 at Sun Lakes Country Club and held the first league meeting on Nov. 12. Along with the usual agenda items of the business meeting, information was provided about what to do when balls hit one of the construction areas currently…
Reggie Wegman The Oakwood Lady Niners had their annual Christmas Luncheon after a step aside scramble. The food was delicious. The installation of officers was held in January. The board will remain the same: Karen Graves, president; Sue Boucher, VP; Nancy Hooke, treasurer; and Chris Berney, secretary. Thank you, ladies, for continuing in your roles…
Barbara Osterhoudt Bob Osterhoudt of Saddletree Drive, Cottonwood, Sun Lakes, broke the Arizona State M80 (men aged 80-84 years) record in the (25 pounds) Superweight Throw at the West Regional Throws Championships in Scottsdale on April 28, 2024. His mark of 8.35 meters/27 feet, 4-3/4 inches was also the best performance in the event in…
Diana Dunaj-Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) Executive Board hosted a complimentary catered end-of-year dinner on Dec. 28 for 78 of its members. The meal was served buffet-style on the Fitness Center patio, overlooking a spectacular winter sunset in Sun Lakes. Kristina Traylor, the tennis play director for the board, expertly orchestrated the event with…
When you play against so-called “cheaters,” you may experience emotions such as frustration, anger, helplessness, and irritation, to name a few. Back in the day, I played someone who routinely gave terrible line calls, announced the wrong score, and false “out” calls. They would attempt to keep the ball in play, and when they noticed…
Kathy Hoff, Publicist The first half of the Sisk Park Bocce Club’s season was completed on Jan. 5, and divisional winners were honored at our awards potluck held at Sisk Park on Jan. 12. Below are the divisional winners of the first session of play: Division A: Doc Heckler and Mike Buscaglia Division B: Gary…