Faye Haynes, Publicity The Sun Lakes Tennis Club leagues are back in session. The players are returning and the courts are filled with the usual enthusiastic play. We are thrilled to have so many new members joining our club. We have members from Sun Lakes, Cottonwood, Ironwood and Oakwood. Just last year, I reported on…
Susie Dunn and Susie Welker Never a dull moment on the Cottonwood Tennis courts especially now that our club activities are in full swing for the winter season. To kick off the new tennis season, our 10th annual Cottonwood Rainbow Classic was held on October 10 11. The fun part of this tournament is that…
Denise Lott Sectional Tournament: Three IronOaks teams competed in the USTA Southwest Section Championships in Albuquerque. Our women’s 7.0 team took first place and is advancing to the USTA National competition in Surprise on November 7–9. Our men’s 8.0 team took second place in a wrenching battle that kept them out of first by a…
Denise Lott and Sandy Casale New Round Robin League September will start new Round Robin leagues for all levels. This format will be three no-ad sets, allowing players to play with different partners in each set. The league will run for four weeks, starting September 15. The days and levels will vary. Cost is $10…
Bernie Tighe Many of us have been going to this pizza place called Fargo’s for 40 years. We all gathered there one night in early August. We also play tennis here in Colorado Springs. It is a nice connection for us and it is always fun to talk Sun Lakes.
Denise Landers Lott and Sandy Casale Volunteer of the Year Dick Harrold was presented with the Volunteer of the Year award by club President Rick Kenny. Dick was recognized for his work in communications for the group. Some of the areas in which he has helped include building and maintaining the IronOaks Tennis Club website,…
Faye Haynes, Publicity The Sun Lakes Tennis Club played their final interclub tournament of the season on April 3. This is our annual remembrance tournament which is very dear to our hearts. It is an opportunity to meet with our members and those who have retired from the game and then to remember those who…
Susie Dunn Temperatures approaching 100 degrees in Arizona this time of year don’t seem to faze the hardy Cottonwood tennis players. Our courts are still bustling with players, although mostly in the morning hours! The women’s Monday spring round robin group and the men’s Thursday group are completing their first few weeks of play. The…