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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Peggy Martin The Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) will host its 10th Annual Norris Invitational Tournament (NIT) on March 4, 5, 6, and 7 on the pickleball courts at Cottonwood Country Club, 25630 S. Brentwood Drive. The NIT tournament is named after Maureen and Dick Norris who first brought pickleball to Cottonwood Palo Verde,…
The Low Net tournament was held on Nov. 9 and 16. A total of 60 women played in the tournament from four different flights. Congratulations to Mary Medved with a final score of 131 for the two-day tournament.