
Tracy Dugick Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood members proudly present a check for $3,100 to Neighbors Who Care on May 6.

Jeff Dunn For many people, playing pickleball may not be in the cards. Whether it’s limited mobility, caring for a loved one, work commitments, or simply not being interested in sports, you may not want to step onto the court. But the Cottonwood Pickleball Club just might be the right place for you anyway. Social…
Lisa Fahrion The Sun Lakes Cottonwood Palo Verde Pickleball Club is celebrating major milestones in its growth and community impact. Founded in 2008, the club has expanded from a small group of players to more than 400 active members, making it one of the most vibrant pickleball organizations in the area. To support the growing…

Susan Ori In a shining example of community spirit, the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) has donated an impressive $3,500 to Neighbors Who Care, a charitable organization dedicated to helping those facing challenging circumstances. This generous donation was made possible through the combined efforts of club members and sponsors who participated in a raffle…

Ray Texeira It’s a Thursday at 1:10 p.m. in the Phoenix Room at Cottonwood, and preparations are being made for the start of the Senior Games meeting. Several conference-size tables with seating for 20 fill the room, along with spectator seating for 15 more. The team has been meeting for the past seven months. Members…

Jim Carlson Pickleball at Sun Lakes Cottonwood has been on full display year round! Even in the summer months, the action does not stop. Before dawn on a recent Sunday, at 6:05 a.m., courts were at capacity! Pickleball can be enjoyed and discovered at all ages. Our club has more than 30 members who are…
Ray Texeira The Senior Games trophy wants to come home to one of the communities, either Sun Lakes Country Club, Cottonwood Palo Verde, IronOaks, or Robson Reserve. The games will be played at various locations within these communities. The events are currently being finalized. There is a game for anyone to play, regardless of age,…

Lorri Morgan, Communications April 1 is the start of our new year, and we have brand-new, shiny officers to welcome the new year and make our club better and better. Bud Johnson takes the helm as president and Lyndi Thom as secretary. Jim Carlson has another year as vice president and Tony Casillas as member-at…

Lorri Morgan The Cottonwood Pickleball Club has fielded five teams for this season’s APPL (Arizona Pickleball Players Association) competition. There is a Women’s 2.5, Women’s 3.0 (65 and older), Women’s 3.0 (50 and older), Women’s 3.5, and Men’s 4.0. All four of the women’s teams won their first match. As of this writing, the men…

Susan Ori The 2021-22 CWPV Pickleball Club season came to a close at a dinner party with more than 200 members in attendance. The gathering was held in the Cottonwood ballroom. Recognition was given to committee members, board members, and all others who selflessly donated their time and talents to make this a memorable season.