Tera Crisalida Play began on June 24 for the IronOaks Breakers Pool league summer 8-Ball Tournament. Who will emerge as the winner? Stay tuned for next month’s Splash article to find out. The league welcomes all residents of IronOaks and has regularly scheduled league play on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. (8-ball), Thursdays…
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July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Meeting to Feature Legislative and County Candidates
Dwight Flatt Candidates running for the Arizona House and Senate, along with Maricopa County positions, will highlight the Sun Lakes Democratic Club’s July 8 meeting at Sun Lakes Country Club. Candidates vying for county spots include Tyler Kamp running for Maricopa County Sheriff. Kamp’s two-decade-plus tenure at the Phoenix Police Department included positions as Shift…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Poker—Low Stakes Dealer’s Choice Games
Nick Adams There are many varieties of poker beyond Texas Hold ’em. Do you enjoy playing low stakes poker but have trouble finding five or six regulars to fill a game? I’d like to find others who would enjoy playing on a weekly or biweekly basis, rotating at each other’s homes. Game examples: 5-7 Card…
July 2024, Generals
Stop the World, I Want to Get Off!
Linda Cools In a chaotic world, once in a while, we all need to step back from our lives. In an ultra-fast society bombarded by social media outlets, we desperately need a social, physical, and emotional reset. We all carry a lot of baggage from our past and present. Oftentimes, it’s that very baggage, which…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Julie’s Fitness
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for $40…
July 2024, Sports
Save the Date!
The 2024 Bradshaw/Neu Tennis Tournament, sponsored by the Cottonwood Tennis Club, will take place Sunday, Dec. 1, through Saturday, Dec. 7. The Bradshaw/Neu is the largest and most exciting tournament of the year for both participants and spectators. Entry is open to all 55+ communities in the area, and all the Cottonwood courts are used…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Agave Quilt Guild
Mary La Tourelle Although we don’t hold guild meetings June through August, that doesn’t mean that club members are inactive. In addition to our own projects, many of us are busy working on projects to sell at our Nov. 9 Boutique, which will be held in Sun Lakes Country Club’s Navajo Room. The Oakwood Sewing…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Day Trippers Sun Lakes Travel Group
Mike Swoverland Do you enjoy taking day trips but hate the hassle of driving to get to your destination? Do you enjoy the beauty of our state and would like to find a way to see the wonders of our state hassle-free with other Sun Lakes residents who share your passion? The Day Trippers may…
Clubs & Classes, June 2024
Chess Club
Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8). There is no formal commitment. Come when you can and leave when you want. Feel free to…
June 2024, Sports
Masters Tennis Comes to IronOaks!
On April 20 the IronOaks tennis courts featured something new—Masters Tennis. IronOaks Tennis Club member Tony Simonelli introduced spectators to Masters Tennis (also known as Senior Tennis) and gave everyone a chance to participate. This fun and easy-on-your-body game is played with a standard tennis racquet on a smaller tennis court with a slower ball.…