Sun Lakes Fire Department Captain Cory Evans and Cottonwood Lady Niner Sandy Jackson selling raffle tickets at the March 10 Member-Guest. A song and dance routine set to the music of You’re So Fine serenaded Sun Lakes firemen attending Member-Guest festivities March 10. Led by President Bette Lu Buchanan at the mic, the Lady Niner…
Lila Ritchie February was spelled B-U-S-Y for Cottonwood’s Lady Niners with the annual Eclectic competition, a Valentine’s luncheon and wrapping up plans for the March 10 Member-Guest Tournament. A full field of 120 members and guests are golfing in the nine-hole event which benefits the Sun Lakes Fire District. Chief Troy Maloney, guest speaker at…
Lila Ritchie More than nine of every 10 calls received daily, averaged by the Sun Lakes Fire Department, are for medical emergencies. Totaling 3,500 calls annually, only about 150 responses are for fires. Currently, the Fire Department is offering a medical flash drive program to improve the efficiency of medical care received by patients. Chosen…
Lila Ritchie Details of a new Cottonwood Lady Niners’ website were unveiled at the December 17 Christmas luncheon and meeting. Designed and implemented by member Kathy Bushbaum, the website includes new member information as well as league news, golf winners and membership listing. “It’s simple to use,” said Bushbaum, “but includes all the information needed…
Lila Ritchie Lots of golf, fun and charity fill this year’s schedule of Cottonwood’s Lady Niners with President Bette Lu Buchanan announcing the upcoming activities. In addition to weekly golfing events, the Lady Niners will host its annual Member-Guest Tournament on Thursday, March 10, which will include a luncheon, prizes and fun golf activities. A…
Lila Ritchie Cottonwood’s Lady Niners open their golf season with a Play Day and meeting Thursday, November 5. “We’ll be playing for Low Net honors on the back nine,” announces President Bette Lu Buchanan, “but having fun will be the order of the day!” That, however, is not unusual as the membership of about 85…
Lila Ritchie Cottonwood’s Lady Niners recently elected Bette Lu Buchanan president to lead the new slate of officers which is making plans for this fall’s links action. The group has 86 members who enjoy nine holes every Thursday afternoon plus numerous events. Co-Vice Presidents Dixie McQuaid and Barb Schmoekel will chair the 2016 Member-Guest tournament,…
Lila Ritchie As Arizona’s first warm days of summer begin, Cottonwood’s Lady Niners say farewell as snowbirds flee to cooler climes. A luncheon on April 16 celebrated the end of another season and made plans for a new one as 2016 officers were seated. Lynn Tanner and Rachelle Wilson were named winners of the coveted…
Lila Ritchie In a sea of silence one voice was heard. Convicted felon Diana Morgan spilled her past to 120 lady golfers at the kickoff luncheon in Cottonwood’s Lady Niners’ annual Member-Guest March 19. One week later, golfers learned that $7,197 had been donated to Gina’s Team, Morgan’s benefactor. It was the largest gift the…
