Cindy Edwards February found 60 of our members participating in a very popular event, our Handicap Tournament. Week one consisted of a two-person scramble and week two a better ball game. The overall winners were Kathryn Campbell and Deb Bohac. Winners in the other three flights were as follows: Flight 1: Karen Fischer and Shawnee…
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March 2024, Front Page
Paddle Up for Pickleball
Lorri Morgan, Communications Busy, busy—that’s the only way to describe the pickleball corner of the racquet facility at Cottonwood. Monday through Friday is club time until 2:30 p.m., and courts are assigned according to the schedule for different levels. There have also been a lot of training sessions, round robins to facilitate ratings move-ups, and…
Sports, March 2024
Final Month for Bocce Ball this Season!
John Terranova, President February closed with our first of two tournament events, organized by our tournament director Sue Donovan, the Harry Bicchieri Memorial Bocce Tournament, which quickly sold out. It was an overwhelming success and well attended! March will end our second session with our second tournament to be held on Thursday, March 14, at…
Generals, March 2024
IronOaks Pickleball Club’s Second Annual Pickle Barrel Classic March 13-16
Well, here it is, our Second Annual (expanded) Pickleball Classic. Yes, expanded to include something for everyone! The tournament starts at 8 a.m. each day, and there will be much to explore. Come cheer on the players! Early risers may enjoy coffee and pastries. Enjoy our daily BBQ with burgers and dogs (Monday), taco bar…
Sports, March 2024
Neighbors Who Care Benefits from CTC Donation
Jerry Higgins Neighbors Who Care (NWC), a Sun Lakes-based service organization that provides multiple varied services to the Sun Lakes and South Chandler community, was recently the beneficiary of a $1,611 donation from the Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC). “Community groups such as the Cottonwood Tennis Club are so key to our sustainability. We are so…
Sports, March 2024
Sun Lakes Lady Niners
Dottie Wodraska The colder weather and one cancellation due to rain did not deter the hearty Sun Lakes Lady Niners from enjoying golfing during January. The Welcome Back Brunch was held on Jan. 13, hosted by Jan Sykes at her home. Everyone enjoyed a delicious brunch and the camaraderie of old and new friends. The…
Sports, March 2024
2024 Norris Invitational Pickleball Tournament March 4, 5, and 6
Peggy Martin The 2024 Norris Invitational Pickleball Tournament (NIT) opens on the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) courts on Monday, March 4. The tournament goes through Wednesday, March 6, with a rain day on Thursday, March 7. The tournament was open to players from Cottonwood Palo Verde, Sun Lakes 1, IronOaks, Springfield, and SunBird…
Generals, March 2024
Sun Lakes Mobile Food Program Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Join us for Sun Lakes Mobile Food Program’s first annual golf tournament fundraiser! The event is March 19 at Sun Lakes Country Club with a 3 p.m. shotgun start. There will be a buffet, swag bags, and raffles. Our mission is to provide essential groceries and supplies directly to not only the Sun Lakes communities,…
Sports, February 2024
Cottonwood Lady Niners
Bette Lu Buchanan The Cottonwood Lady Niners had a great first month of play and also welcomed many new members. Our Welcome Luncheon was held on Nov. 16, with a taco bar for lunch and a meeting introducing new members and conducting club business. It was announced that the State Medallion Tournament would be held…
January 2024, Sports
Second Annual Pickle Barrel Classic
Yes, we are doing it again! IronOaks Pickleball Club is inviting all the pickleball enthusiasts from Sun Lakes, Solera, Springfield, and SunBird to join us in this fun and challenging event. With over 100 participants in our first event, we are anticipating more than 150 competitors in our March 11 through March 14 event. The tournament…