Gary Vacin The Lucky Shot Pool Club concluded its 2021-22 tournament season with Club Championships, yet to be determined as of April 12. In 9-Ball, Jerry Cisneros won both Fall and Winter tournaments, and Jeff Michelin won the Spring tournament. Cisneros had shoulder surgery in March and won’t be able to play until this fall.…
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Clubs & Classes, April 2019
IronOaks Breakers Pool League
Larry Stadler On February 27, three of the best IronOaks Breakers Pool League players stood “Cue Stick to Cue Stick” for a “Duel in the Oakwood Pool Room!” Over 20 players entered the tournament, competing in three Pockets of play. The three Pocket winners – Jim Boyes, Gene Granquist and Tom Tank – vied in…
Sports, March 2018
IronOaks Breakers Billiard League 8 Ball results
Larry Stadler The Breakers 8 Ball Handicap Tournament ended on February 10, 2018. thirty-two members who participated divided into four pockets of eight players each. The four pocket winners were as follows: Pocket #1: Tom Ritter, first; Mike Buscaglia and Charlie Nerko, tied for second; Pocket #2: Joe Petkus, first; Willie Forster and Larry…
Sports, November 2017
Ladies Billiards Club – celebration and news
Michelle Behanna, Club President My grandmother Helen Davis always said that the most important day in your life is the day you were born. So, the IronOaks Ladies Billiards Club celebrated Ruth Meharg’s 92nd birthday in September. Ruth and her husband Bill Meharg moved from Maplewood, New Jersey, to Sun Lakes in 2001. Ruth told…
Sports, November 2017
IronOaks Breakers Pool news
Larry Stadler On September 28, the IronOaks Breakers Pool League elected three new members to serve on the Breakers Board of Directors. League members voted to elect Ed Allen, Randy Bryan and Willie Foster. Ed, Randy and Willie will join existing board members Joe Petkus and Larry Stadler. Special thanks to Albert McCabe and Mike…
Clubs & Classes, July 2017
Ladies Billiards Club – Join us this summer
Michelle Behanna Good news! We do not break during the summer months. In a not-so-formal manner, the Ladies Billiards Club continues every Tuesday. The summer months offer a unique opportunity to those who haven’t played before or are rusty. You can try before you commit through September. Plus, our experienced players can give lessons and…
Sports, June 2017
Lucky Shot Pool Club annual meeting recap
Gary Vacin The Lucky Shot Pool Club elected new officers and passed several new rules at its annual spring meeting April 19: In future tournaments, two points will be awarded to the winners of each match, instead of the previous one. The procedure providing for winners of Pockets 1 and 2 in 9-Ball and 8-Ball…
Sports, June 2017
Lucky Shot Pool Club champs
Gary Vacin Two familiar names will be added to the Lucky Shot Pool Club’s club champions plaque as the club completed its 2016-17 championship year. Jack Hill and Jerry Cisneros repeated as 9-Ball and 8-Ball club champions, respectively. In 9-Ball, Hill, winter and spring tourney champ, defeated Cisneros, fall tourney champ, 7-4. In 8-Ball, Cisneros,…
Sports, February 2017
IronOaks Ladies Billiards Club: I love to shoot pool, but I haven’t played in years
Michelle Behanna It’s 2017 and there is no time like the present to think about adding a new activity to your weekly schedule. Starting at approximately 9:15 a.m. the Ladies Billiards’ Club, members can be observed practicing their pool skills and socializing at the Oakwood Clubhouse. Our regular play begins at 9:30 a.m. until 11:00…
Sports, October 2016
Lucky Strike Pool Club sign ups begin October 26
Gary Vacin Sun Lakes residents interested in playing tournament pool in the coming year are encouraged to sign up for the Lucky Shot Pool Club. Now in its 20th year, the organization will host its annual registration meeting beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26 at the Cottonwood Phoenix Room. Persons unable to attend…