David Zapatka Consider these targets when hitting the 4th shot. 1. Hit to the opponent who is furthest back in the court. This will keep your opponents on defense. 2. Hit to the middle. The middle often causes confusion between the opponents. 3. Hit to your opponents’ feet. This is always an excellent target. It…
Category: August 2024
Card Games & Sports, August 2024
Play Your Best Pool: Attitude Makes a Difference
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Improving your mental attitude can greatly improve your game. I was inspired to write this article due to the fact that recently while competing I fell victim to a poor attitude in the middle of a match that negatively affected my play. Having a positive attitude can equal a positive outcome…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
American Italian Club News
Frank Nechvatal Just a quick update on the club’s Summer Luncheon Series. The June luncheon was at Chen’s Chinese Bistro at Riggs and McQueen Roads. Thirteen people attended. In July we had the luncheon at Fiesta Mexicana on Alma School Road near Chandler Heights Road. If you are interested in attending the August and September…
August 2024, Card Games & Sports
Card Scores
500 Darlene Thompson We meet in the Apache Room, which is located on the top floor of the clubhouse, on Thursday afternoon 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…
August 2024, Card Games & Sports
Bridge Results
Monday Afternoon Bridge Karlene Garn June winners: 6/03. 1st Carol Dawley, 2nd Frank Nechvatal, 3rd Barb Ott 6/10. 1st Carol Dawley, 2nd June Preder, 3rd Mary Jo Howe 6/17. 1st Karlene Garn, 2nd June Preder, 3rd Frank Nechvatal 6/24. 1st Carol Dawley, 2nd Larry Schoenborn, 3rd Karlene Garn Wednesday Morning Bridge 6/05. 1st Beth Miller,…
Card Games & Sports, August 2024
Golf Club News
SunBird Golf Club recently purchased and released a bounty of tiny tilapia and amur (grass carp) fish, anticipating that the fingerlings will eat their way through algae and aquatic vegetation in the golf course lakes and ponds. We’ve already seen significant improvements in the lake by the clubhouse. Following consultation with AmeriCulture, a fish company…
August 2024, Card Games & Sports
Golf Course Update
Recognizing that unseeded areas produce more dust and weeds, and in the case of the driving range, makes picking up embedded golf balls more difficult, the Golf Board voted to reseed the entire driving range with Bermudagrass. The driving range was closed for the month of June to allow time to prepare, seed, and grow…
August 2024, Card Games & Sports
SunBird Lady 18ers Golfing, Celebrating, and Going Strong!
Margaret Munsch The Lady 18ers continue to play golf on Tuesday mornings, despite the intense heat. On June 11 the ladies met in the Horizon Room after golf for breakfast and to celebrate Barb Wallace’s birthday. Barb got three birdies during her round that day, so she was happy with the gift she gave herself.…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Honors Its Members
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Chair The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) and Club President Victoria Flatley honored Rotarians for their exceptional club and community service from July 1, 2023, to present day, i.e.: • Rotarian of the Year Award to Leo Schlueter: Leo has served on RCSL Education and Membership Committees, has…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
A Taste of New Adventures
So, you’ve heard of New Adventures but aren’t sure their programs would be of interest to you? Well, Sept. 9-12 we offer four free classes from some of our most experienced presenters. Registration is required, but non-members are welcome. Artificial Intelligence: What Is It? Monday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. Presenter: Rob Truman. Rob has…