Lee Bergelin Lee Bergelin passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2023, in Chandler, Ariz., and entered Heaven. He proudly served his country by enlisting in the Marine Corps. His favorite memories come from when he served on a six-month detachment aboard a Navy cruise ship from Japan to Australia and back to Camp Pendleton in…
Gary Vacin How the Mesa Police Department uses aircraft in law enforcement will be the topic of a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on Monday, April 17, at the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room. The event begins with camaraderie at 6:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. The event…
Carole Rockland The IronOaks Tennis Club held its annual Valentine Social on Feb. 11 at the Oakwood tennis courts. What could be a more appropriate way to prepare for Valentine’s Day than a sport that features Love in its scoring? Thirty-two participants took part in doubles play over four 30-minute sessions. Random pairing of partners…
Jan Bobbett Arizona Authors and New Books As I looked through the Pioneer section of our library this month, I spotted a Tony Hillerman book and was reminded how important he was to many of us. Hillerman died in 2008, but here is some good news: His daughter Anne Hillerman continues his tradition with the…
Joyce Selk Get ready to make a splash at the Spring Break Beach Dance Party on April 20! This is open to the public, so throw on your flip-flops, grab some friends, and join in the fun with a local favorite, the Thaddeus Rose Band, in the San Tan Ballroom at the Cottonwood Country Club,…
Jeff French It was a full calendar of events for this month’s PVMGA. This month’s play included a couple of 2 Net BB Ace of Ace’s Qualifiers, a Member/Member event, a two-day Home/Home event with the Oakwood Country Club men, and finished up with the two-day PVMGA Club Championship. Feb. 4 – 2 Net BB…