September CMGA Tournament Results

Buddy Meola Sept. 7 was the Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association (CMGA) monthly Ace of Aces Qualifier. The Low Gross and Low Net scores qualify for the 2021 Ace of Aces Tournament to be played in early 2022. First Flight: Low Gross David Reap, Low Net Larry Frink; Second Flight: Low Gross Bob Kaczmarek, Low Net Ron…

Korean War Veterans

Leon “Skip” Johnson, Chapter Commander It is certainly a nice change to see the local area communities, as well as the surrounding areas, come to life with the weather starting to really cooperate and most outdoor activities picking up as we move closer to the holiday seasons. With Thanksgiving only days away, we can expect…

It’s Amazing to Be Back!

Travel professionals from “Around the Corner to Around the World” will be at Sun Lakes Country Club (Phase 1) on Nov. 5 at 10:30 a.m. in the Navajo Room. They will conduct an educational and entertaining presentation featuring travel destinations and products around Arizona and beyond. Door prizes will be awarded. RSVP to reservations@freespiritvacations.com or…

The Younger Man

Sharon Gale When I moved to Sun Lakes, the women I met always had to ask three questions: “Where are you from?” “Are you married?” “How long have you been married?” Following the social norm, I found myself asking the same questions to women I met for the first time. The answers were interesting but…

Writers’ Group

Thanksgiving Thoughts Barbara Schwartz I LOVE Thanksgiving. It’s a really huge shame that it is smothered by Halloween, fall decorations, and Christmas—almost ignored! Having family, friends and food all at the same time. It doesn’t get much better than that. In retrospect, the worst Thanksgiving I ever had was in 1974. Dad passed away in…

The Imperfect Pursuit Of Happiness

Roy Parfitt He knows better – than to storm and curse As poorly as he’s playing – it could be worse Golf’s hard to figure – he knows that’s true Then that perfect shot – comes out of the blue As does that slice – or duck hook pull Like a beautiful woman – who…