Message from the President

Jean Nelson I continue to be inspired by the many positive moments that strengthen our community and bring neighbors together. I am very pleased to see the improvements in the plantings and landscaping along the walkway to the Cottonwood Restaurant that were accomplished by our Maintenance Department. They are going to enhance the aesthetics of…

Water Scarcity

George Abernathy One would think that water scarcity exists primarily in Arizona, but I recently had to cancel two out-of-state fishing trips for Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club members and disabled veterans due to low water levels, predicted high water temperatures, or low water flows. One of the trips planned was to the Green River…

Word of the Month: Cobber

David Zapatka Friend, word-lover, and bridge player, Jim Nulty, whose career path led him to Perth, Australia, offered this word from his overseas experience. Cobber cob·ber, noun. A cobber is an Australian and New Zealand slang term for a close friend, mate or companion. It is the equivalent to “buddy” or “pal” in American English.…

The Friends Bookshop News

It’s HOT outside, but shopping at The Friends Bookshop is always “cool.” The shop is located in the southeast corner of the Robson Library. Look for the blue banner. Come and check us out! You never know what treasures you will find! Look for your favorite author or find a new one. We have books on an…

Card Scores

Cribbage Results Tuesday Night Cottonwood Bob Mariano, Organizer and Jeff Scott, Reporting Join us for cribbage every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. in the Cottonwood Clubhouse, A-7 Painting Room. April 7: 1st Bob Mariano 14+92; 2nd Royce Bohning 12+78; 3rd Eldon Drenthe 9+27; Low Pat Donahue 3-31. April 14:1st Royce Bohning 11+78; 2nd Pat Donahue…

Hand and Foot

Jackie Buck We need medium or advanced players of hand and foot to join our wonderful group of women on Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m. We meet poolside in Oakwood. If interested, please call Jackie at 515–250-9945 or Joanne at 480-540-6681. If no answer, please leave a message. We look forward to meeting some new…