Ernie Soczka: Our wicked Tournament Director

Rod Hayward If there is no rest for the wicked, tournament directors must be a wicked lot. In addition to a fall Bradshaw Tournament, both Gender and Mixed Doubles Championships, in-house competitions and annual special events, the Cottonwood Tennis Club hosts as many as four ‘Socials,’ where members can test their skills against other clubs…

Desert Rivers Audubon Society

Susannah Johnson The Desert Rivers Audubon Society (DRAS) is the local chapter of the National Audubon Society. DRAS serves Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, Apache Junction, San Tan Valley and parts of Pinal County. We have a website, www.desertriversaudubon.org, where you will find further information regarding field trips, monthly meetings, speakers and a list of…

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or reservations@freespiritvacations.com. Wild West Saloon Crawl and Lunch April 9, 2017 Price: $99 per person Relive Western History and visit some of the Wild West’s most interesting saloons. You will visit a minimum of three with a beverage at each. Desert…

Word of The Month: Chimerical

David Zapatka Have you ever had fanciful thoughts, found your imagination running on the wild side or had a fleeting thought that you knew was simply unrealistic? You may have been what’s called chimerical, this month’s word of the month. Chimerical – adjective chi·me·ri·cal kī-‘mer-i-k’l, k’-, -‘mir- Definition – imaginary, fantastic, unreal, absurd, impossible; indulging in unrealistic…

Yesterday Once More’s upcoming shows

“Yesterday Once More” ‘50s ‘60s ‘70s show and dance rock ‘n’ roll variety group

“Yesterday Once More” ‘50s ‘60s ‘70s show and dance rock ‘n’ roll variety group will be performing at the Yesterday Once More’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Variety Show on Saturday, April 8, at the SunBird Country Club, 6250 S SunBird Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85249. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the show starts at 7:00 p.m.…