Sun Lakes pair score big in Surprise

Sheila Parkinson and Dianne Zimmerman - 4.5 Silver Medalists

Sheila Parkinson and Dianne Zimmerman competed in their second 4.5 Women’s Double’s tournament at SPA No. 1 Pickleball Championships in Surprise on October 30. Sheila and Dianne had a tough match against the No. 1 seeded pair winning 11-8 only to lose the next two games, sending them to the Bronze medal match. In the…

Wet and Wild Water Aerobics

Marti Scott Water aerobics, if done correctly, can be safer than land-based aerobics programs because of the lessened impact. Water aerobics also promotes more muscular endurance and tone because of the water’s resistance and it allows participants to remain comfortably cool during the workout. I like it because it is fun, allows me to make…

The Wolfman returns

Barbara Schwartz Once again, The Wolfman, a/k/a Tom Wolfe, returns to Sun Lakes Country Club Arizona Room for a wonderful afternoon of song and memories of days past. Wolfman sings all sorts of songs from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Dancing will be available for those to dance the stroll, jitterbug and even line dance! This…

IronOaks tennis duo claims gold at World Senior Games

Dave Reddie and John Radcliffe, gold medal winners

Denise Lott Several IronOaks Tennis Club members participated in the Huntsman World Senior Games held in St. George, Utah in October. This annual event brought in over 10,000 athletes from 72 countries, involved in 27 different sporting fields. Of those participants, 350 came for the tennis competition. There were many challenging matches, but that did…

Anglers wind up the fall fishing

Dan Hall The anglers finished their second fall fishing derby on November 10. This group included a school class of all international immigrant students learning English. There were 27 youngsters on a chilly morning but the fishing was very good; lots of laughter and helping each other land the fish. We receive hands on help…