Category: July 2024

Thank You!

Chuck Heitbrink, HOA Board Treasurer A special thank you to all the volunteers helping to mail out the HOA dues statements. It is because of helpers like these folks that we are able to keep our dues manageable. Thank you for your special efforts.

Relishing Pickleball: The 4th Shot

David Zapatka We have learned the importance of the 3rd shot drop and that the receiving team has the initial advantage in the rally. The question now becomes, what does the receiving team need to do to maintain their advantage? Court positioning is vital as you prepare for the 4th shot. Only the player receiving…

Bridge Results

Monday Afternoon Bridge Karlene Garn May winners: 5/06. 1st LaVonne Buland, 2nd Larry Schoenborn, 3rd Chris Nechvatal 5/13. 1st June Preder, 2nd Barb Ott, 3rd Frank Nechvatal 5/20. 1st Barb Ott, 2nd Frank Nechvatal 5/27. 1st June Preder, 2nd LaVonne Buland, 3rd Frank Nechvatal Wednesday Bridge 5/01. 1st Gayle Eskra, 2nd Larry Schoenborn, 3rd Beth…

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…

Card Scores

500 Darlene Thompson We meet in the Apache Room, which is located on the top floor of the clubhouse, on Thursday afternoons at 3 p.m. Please come early. Buy-in is 50 cents. We must leave the chairs and tables where they are located at this time. You have the option to either wear a mask…

SunBird Lions Club – July 2024

SunBird Lions Club Thanks Their Donors Arlene Block Without your help as a community, these charitable donations would not have been possible. We look forward to continuing our fundraisers, and we hope you, as a community, continue to support the SunBird Lions Club. Charitable Donations: Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children: $1,000 Arizona Center for the…

Sun Lakes Democratic Club Meeting to Feature Legislative and County Candidates

Dwight Flatt Candidates running for the Arizona House and Senate, along with Maricopa County positions, will highlight the Sun Lakes Democratic Club’s July 8 meeting at Sun Lakes Country Club. Candidates vying for county spots include Tyler Kamp running for Maricopa County Sheriff. Kamp’s two-decade-plus tenure at the Phoenix Police Department included positions as Shift…

Cheers Social Group Activities

Cheers Trip Opportunities: There are many opportunities remaining for summer travel and/or day trips, including a Wine Tour, a trip to LA including a Philharmonic Orchestra performance, Mystery Tour, and more. Postings and information regarding many opportunities are available at Cheers weekly social meetings on Thursday. There is some availability remaining in the Summer of…

From Trust to Bust: The Pig Butchering Playbook

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Pig butchering is a term that invokes horrendous images. In this case, however, it’s a term for a sinister scam that has become alarmingly prevalent in recent years. This scam, which originated in China during the pandemic, involves cybercriminals who “fatten up” their victims before slaughtering them, much like…