Penny Petersen It’s time to start thinking and planning for the upcoming competitive season offered by Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC). There’s something for everyone and lots of opportunities for members to enjoy, including tournaments and social events. Become a CTC member and you’ll have plenty to do all season long. The following activities require membership…
David Zapatka Many people believe pickleball was named after founder Joel Pritchard’s dog who was named Pickles. Not true! Joel Pritchard’s son, Frank, recently came clean about the real reason the sport was named pickleball. It was a hot July afternoon on Bainbridge Island, Wash., in 1965 and 13-year-old Frank Pritchard was bored. He whined…
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club We live in a world of distractions. Try to get one thing done, and then a text message pings, a phone call comes in, or a breaking news alert is announced. The consequences can be a challenge. As one friend said, “When I feel constantly distracted, I don’t just…
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center. Summer hours are Mondays and Fridays at 8 a.m., and Wednesdays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has…
Vicki McKenna, Publicity This month we will begin to welcome back our seasonal friends to sunny Sun Lakes. Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch is busy all year round with our friends who share the same love of gourd art. Our first meeting will be held in the Arts & Crafts Room at Oakwood on…
Kathy Burns An average of 20 players per week survived the beginning of summer monsoon season in Oakwood. On July 12 we counted only the even holes of golf. Eun Yoon was in first place in Flight 1, Terry Jung and Dang Teater tied for second, and Kelley Wojack and Eleanor McCann tied for fourth.…