Ecumenical pilgrimage to the Holy Land – May 2017

Pastor Vernon Meyer of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ and Rev. Jody Topping of Faith United Methodist Church are planning an Ecumenical Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in May 2017. This would be Pastor Vernon’s 25th pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Pastor Jody’s first tour. We would study the scriptures in the various…

OLGA league results

Ruth Rees, Publicity The number of OLGA members decreases dramatically during the summer, increasing the odds for those who brave the heat and come out to play. Some weeks, as few as 14 or 15 play, but now that the weather is moderating toward perfect, the numbers are resuming toward the mid-winter highs. It’s always…

IMGA personality of the month

Alan Gibbs

John Concannon, Publicity The year was 1946. War World II had ended and the world was at peace; Harry Truman was firmly in charge and a whole new era in suburban living was starting with the Levittown concept on Long Island. That was also the year during which Alan Gibbs was born in Marlboro, MA…

Sisk Bocce Ball now underway

Gary Vacin Thirty-eight new two-player teams registered for Sisk Bocce Ball competition at the club’s table at the Cottonwood Open House October 8. That means more than 240 players will be competing in the club’s fall tournament which begins November 6 on the Sisk Park courts. For those who are unfamiliar with our club, two-player…

CLGA September news

A couple of the winners from the last months play. Mary Nelson and Nancy Gahn

Mary Nelson On September 15 the CLGA event was a points game. In a points game players get a set amount of points for bogey, par, birdie, etc. Results from the tournament are as follows: Flight 1: 1st Nancy Gahn, 2nd Mary Lu Esget, 3rd (tie) Nadine Sanders and Mary Nelson; Flight 2: 1st Molly…

Sun Lakes Lady Putters

Lady Putters’ Board members, pictured seated left to right are Dianne Burns, Camille Jasien and Jo Bryant; standing left to right are Marge Pippit, Pat Martin, Annie Hall, Colleen Foley, Carol Wenger and Kathi Bobek. Meeting at the home of President Jo, they were planning the December 2 Christmas lunch as well as making plans for the new season.

Susan Gottschalk The Sun Lakes Lady Putters have started the 2016-17 season, our 20th year. The Christmas luncheon is scheduled for December 2 at the San Tan Ballroom in Cottonwood. Lunch choices are traditional Cobb Salad or Straws ‘N Steak Salad. Raffle drawings will be held as our organization’s fundraiser for a few local charities.…