by Amy Jones on August 31, 2010
Here comes the fall season in Sun Lakes, AZ as the IronOaks Racquet Club (formerly the Oakwood Tennis Club) introduces Pickelball, a sport that’s gaining in popularity in the Valley.
What is Pickleball? Well, it’s a cross between badminton and table tennis and it’s played on a tennis court, but the net is lowered and the players stand closer to the net. The ball is a wiffle ball (not a pickle…though I think that would be more fun).
The sport really isn’t that new. It was created in 1965 and got the moniker “pickleball” because the creators dog’s name was Pickles. Pickles reportedly love to run off with the plastic ball when it was in play. The ball became “Pickle’s ball”…hence the name.
If you’re a Pickleball pro or have never played…you’re encouraged to come on over to the IronOaks Raquet Club or give Heide Gilbert over at the club.
Lessons will be provided and you don’t even have to like pickles to play!
by Amy Jones on August 24, 2010
Golden Years Comedy Tour ~ Laughter is good for the soul. Featuring
two of Arizona’s Top Comedians: Don Steinmetz & Isaac the Magician on Friday, September 10th in the newly decorated San Tan Ballroom. $15.00 per person. Doors open at 6 pm for a 7 pm show.
Fort McDowell Casino Bus Trip ~ Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Bus leave the CW Flagpole at 8:45 am and returns around 3:30 pm. $10.00 per person and you receive $10.00 on your Fortune Club Card on your arrival.
Apache Gold Casino Bus Trip ~ Thursday, September 16, 2010. Bus leaves the CW Flagpole at 8:45 am and returns around 6:00 pm. $10 per person provides you with $15 in Gaming Money on your arrival.
"LIVE" The Sweethearts of Branson – A Tribute to Jim Reeves and & Patsy Cline ~ Featuring Denny Yeary & Stacey Smith in the San Tan Ballroom, Saturday, September 25, 2010. Doors open at 6 pm for a (no-host bar) with a 7 pm show. Cost is $20.00 for this exciting show.
John Tweed "The Voice" from Branson, Missouri ~ in the San Tan Ballroom, Friday, October 22, 2010. Doors open at 6 pm for a 7 pm show. Cost is $20.00 for this wonderful performer.
Docudrama – Mary Todd Lincoln "Pass My Imperfections Lightly By ~ Mary Todd Lincoln’s awareness of the political pulse of this country was instrumental in the election of her husband as president. Her ego-driven idea of what the leader of a nation should be, changed the White House forever. For all her faults, Mary Todd was the first First Lady. Her husband’s rise to president of the U.S., the horror of his death and her own confinement in an insane asylum is powerfully relived by an exasperating, loving, pushy, flirtatious, manipulating, quiet and unpredictable woman. Tickets are on sale at the Homeowner Services Office for $15. Show date is Friday, October 29, 2010 in the San Tan Ballroom at 7 pm.
Jersey Girls ~ D & K Productions is proud to bring The Jersey Girls to the San Tan Ballroom on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 for a 7 pm show. This production features the music of Whitney Houston, Connie Francis, Lesley Gore & Bette Midler for $20.00 per person. Make sure you get your tickets soon. You don’t want to miss this performance!
All New Kenny Hess Show ~ Six-time Traditional Country Artist of the Year in Canada, Eighteen Top 40 Country Hits, Nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year in Canada, opened for Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, George Jones, Merle Haggard and Reba McEntire. Totally new 90-minute show for the 2010-2011 season on Friday, November 19, 2010 in the San Tan Ballroom. Doors open at 6 pm for a 7 pm show. Cost is $20.00 per person.
The Duttons Christmas Show ~ You saw them win the hearts and minds of the nation on NBC’s "America’s Got Talent", the Jerry Lewis Telethon, and the national televised PBS Specials. Now see this amazingly talented group in person presenting their new Christmas Show on Friday, December 10, 2010, 3 pm & 7 pm shows in the San Tan Ballroom. $25 per person.
Tickets for these exciting events may be purchased at the Homeowner Services Office.
by Amy Jones on August 21, 2010
Would you like to help a Veteran that is homeless or hospitalized? Here’s your chance. The Copper State Post 629 Jewish War Veterans are busy raising funds to help these Veterans through StandDown and the Madison Street Veterans Association (a peer driven homeless Veterans group in Phoenix).
You can help with your time as well helping with Poppy Drives, Organization of parties at the Carl T. Hayden VA Hospital, various Veterans clinics and other venues.
Interested? You can contact me to get information as to how you can help and who to contact.
By the way…though the Copper State Post 629 Jewish War Veterans are the driving force of this request…they want you to know, there is no religious or military requirement. The welcome anyone who wishes to help!
by Amy Jones on August 17, 2010
I had never heard of a Midge. Wait…I take that back. I had a Midge doll. She was Barbie’s best friend. But that’s not the Midge I’m talking about.
A midge is a small mosquito-lookalike bug that likes to hang around water. In Sun Lakes there are several lakes and the homes surrounding those lakes will notice these little annoying pests right about this time of year.
Midges in the Sun Lakes area don’t bite like mosquitoes so they pose no harm to humans or animals but they are annoying when they swarm. Male midges form large swarms when all conditions are optimal…humidity, temperature, light and they are very attracted to light.
Midges can fly up to a quarter mile from their breeding sites so even though the IronOaks Association has taken measures to reduce the midge population in the lakes, they can still fly into the area from other locations surrounding the community.
So what’s a person to do? Number one, turn off outdoor lights if you can. Or, install yellow bulbs that Midges can’t see.
How about that bug light? You thought that was a great idea didn’t you? The truth be told, bug lights tend to attract more bugs then they kill, so you might want to rethink that little blue light show…Unless you find the sound of frying bugs just a little bit comforting.
The season for Midges in Sun Lakes is relatively short, so don’t fret…they’ll soon be gone.
by Amy Jones on August 6, 2010
Two of Sun Lakes’ best kept secrets are the recycling centers.
One is located just west of the Sun Lakes Country Club clubhouse. This recycling center accepts aluminum cans, newspapers, telephone books and cardboard. No plastic or glass. (for more information you can reach the center at 480-895-9270.
The second recycling location is located behind the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse location at Pima & Riggs Rd. This location accepts any kind of metal, newspapers, plastic, cardboard, telephone books and magazines. No glass, however. The phone number for this location is 480-895-8751.
Do your part in helping to save our planet! Your grandchildren will thank you.
