Linda Liberti Marvelous Mah Jongg is similar to regular American Mah Jongg and requires a separate card. The rules and some of the categories are the same, even and odd numbers, 369, consecutive runs, and quints. The differences? Words can be spelled, such as JAC A LLL O PPP EEE (jackalope)—J is a joker, A…
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February 2024, Generals
SunBird Lions Club Bingo
Arlene Block What a great way to start the new year with playing Bingo at SunBird Golf Resort and even having a double-your-money winner. On Jan. 5 SunBird Lions Club started the year with some great new games and lots of goodies at its snack table for a nominal fee. The lucky winners were Maggie…
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
Chess Anyone?
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…
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
Card Scores
Tuesday Night Cribbage Jeff Scott Join us for Cribbage every Tuesday night at 6:15 p.m. in the Cottonwood clubhouse A-7 Painting Room. Games are organized by Stan Wengrzyn. 11/07. 1st Eldon Drenthe 14+86, 2nd Bob Mariano 13+76, 3rd Ginger Johnson 12+52, Low Mike Amato 0-138, 24 Hand Larry Elliott 11/14. 1st Bob Mariano 11+70, 2nd…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Cheers Singles Group
Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 225 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Friday Practice Bridge
Friday Practice Bridge is held in the Women’s Card Room at Cottonwood Country Club. We have between two and four tables. This is a walk-in game. Come late, leave early—whatever works for you. If you have any questions, call 916-812-8151 and be sure to leave a call-back number.
Sports, January 2024
Lady Sluggers Are Ready for Opening Day
Larry Wolfe Our Lady Sluggers senior softball team opens their 2024 season at home at the Field of Dreams on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Their opponent on opening day will be the View Point Gems. The first pitch is scheduled for noon. The Sluggers are members of the 10-team Valley of the Sun League. The remainder of…
Generals, January 2024
Board Games, Card Games, Word Games
Do you enjoy playing a variety of games? We have separate tables for playing board games, card games, dice games, party games, and word games. We can teach you how to play, or you can teach us your games! We play games in Oakwood, Sun Lakes, but can schedule an event at your Sun Lakes…
December 2023, Sports
Fall Softball Season Is Underway
Larry Wolfe Our Fall Senior Softball Season began on Oct. 31 and will continue through Dec. 18. This season’s team sponsors and managers are as follows: In the Lakes Division: A-1 Golf Carts (Mgr. Dennis Kennedy), Core Consulting (Mgr. Chris Jensen), Skyview Digital Media (Mgr. Dave Kratz), and Young Home Team Realtors (Mgr. Gary Hillabolt).…
November 2022
Fun Games to Play
Word Games Would you like to play a variety of word games? We can teach you how to play, or you can teach us your games! We play word games such as AmuseAmaze, Quiddler, Scattergories, Scrabble, etc. We play word games in Oakwood, Sun Lakes. Please send me an email to [email protected] with the days…