Dannette Hunnel, Barb Jorgensen Cottonwood Tennis Club welcomes new board members for the 2025-26 season. They are Mike Jaltuch, president; Susan Hood, past president; Mike Gallant, vice president; Steve Norvet, treasurer; Julia Romanin, secretary; and Mike Burdett, tournament director. Each member brings a unique set of skills to our club. All individuals have volunteered to…
Most everyone at the Cottonwood Tennis Club will recognize Dick Kane and Carl Day, currently our oldest weekly players. Here are some interesting facts about these two accomplished members. Dick Kane (who turned 90 last December) became a full-time resident in Sun Lakes after being a snowbird from Kansas City for 18 years. Originally from…
Dannette Hunnel Do you like to stay active? How about being outside in fresh air and sunshine, enjoying Arizona’s uniquely different seasons? Interested in meeting new people from many different states/countries and backgrounds? Do you like to cook, bake, or help around the kitchen? Do you enjoy happy hours with snacks, live music, raffles, dances,…
The Ladies 3.0/3.5 League celebrated their final play with a pretty sandwich and salad lunch by Susan Aparico, homemade table deco by Toni Reider, and, of course, wine. The group is very grateful to have Susie Dunn taking charge of the league. Kris Ongert and Pat McRobert tied for first place. Tina Carr and Toni…
Not only did they have a big turnout (45 players play in the Men’s Spring League for 2025), but they got wives Linda Cain, Marna Brooks, Tracy Brooks, and Louise Pelletier to help with home-grilled bison burgers, baked beans, chips, cookies, soda, and lots and lots of beer! Overall winners were Scott Nichols for 3.5…
Barb Jorgensen This tournament isn’t just a contest of tennis skills, but one of many, and all in good fun! Which country makes the best drink? USA’s Bloody Mary vs. Canada’s Caesar. Who wears the most patriotic clothing, and who can sing each other’s anthem the loudest? Chef Jeff Villareal treated nearly 100 participants to…
Dannette Hunnel The first Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) tournament of 2025 took place Jan. 26 through Feb. 2. The weeklong tournament was a mix of outstanding performances, hard-fought battles, and a few surprise comebacks, proving that in any competitive sport, anything can happen! Spectators were in awe witnessing long matches and impressive endurance. It was…
Barb Jorgensen The Cottonwood Palo Verde Homeowners Association approved an outreach program that allows anyone from Sun Lakes and nearby communities to attend a free Tennis Clinic on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. These free clinics are open to all levels, whether just learning or needing a tune-up to the game, and they are held at…
Barb Jorgensen The Cottonwood Tennis Club was entertained by the Rokusek’s Generation Polka Band after our Nov. 13 general membership meeting. Members enjoyed music, pizza, beer, and wine following this meeting. The club routinely holds social gatherings on the tennis court patio. You don’t have to play tennis to be a member of our club.…
Dannette Hunnel Earlier this year, the Cottonwood Tennis Club approved use of its courts for the Sun Lakes Servers team home matches. This is a first for the club and is on a trial basis for the 2024-25 season. The team plays in the Valley of the Sun (VOS) Ladies Tennis League. VOS has four…