Dannette Hunnel With a nod to St. Valentine’s Day and just for fun, I looked into why we use the term “love” when playing tennis. The term has been used since the 1800s. Here is what I found: Myth #1: In sports, it’s common to refer to a nil or zero score as a duck…
Tag: Tennis Club
February 2025, Sports
IronOaks Tennis Club’s End-of-Year Celebration a Smashing Success
Diana Dunaj-Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) Executive Board hosted a complimentary catered end-of-year dinner on Dec. 28 for 78 of its members. The meal was served buffet-style on the Fitness Center patio, overlooking a spectacular winter sunset in Sun Lakes. Kristina Traylor, the tennis play director for the board, expertly orchestrated the event with…
February 2025, Generals
Jason Morton Tennis Classic Returns to IronOaks Tennis Club
The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) in Sun Lakes is hosting the annual Jason Morton Tennis Classic from Feb. 26 through March 2. The USTA Level 6 tournament is a prize money event that attracts skilled, competitive local and out-of-state players from coast to coast for NTRP division-level singles and doubles play in age divisions from…
October 2024, Front Page
Free Tennis Classes in Full Swing at Cottonwood Tennis Club
Barb Jorgensen Free tennis classes are being offered on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at the Cottonwood tennis courts. The classes are open to anyone interested in learning tennis. You do not have to be a member of Cottonwood Tennis Club. You only need to live in the Sun Lakes area. This is a Cottonwood Palo…
August 2024, Generals
Which Community Will Win the Senior Games Trophy?
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,…
August 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…
August 2024, Sports
IronOaks Tennis Club
Judith Gahide More than 50 members attended the IronOaks Tennis Club’s annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast. Members prepared a bountiful, colorful spread that was enjoyed by all. This event is a club favorite and always has a patriotic showing of red, white, and blue.
July 2024, Sports
Tennis Club Splashes into Happy Hour Fridays
Barb Jorgensen and Julia Romanin It was a “twofer”! The Cottonwood Tennis Club moved their May Fun Friday Happy Hour event to the Michigan pool on May 31, celebrating both National Tennis Month and National Hamburger Month. Teresa Hermsen and her crew organized the event with barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs and chips for more…
July 2024, Sports
IronOaks Lady Breakers: Prize Challenges
Our ladies league meets every week year round except holidays. This is the time of the year when some of our members take off for less warm climates and the best time to come check us out and get some weekly practice without even joining! You’re in charge, and you decide whether our group of…
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…