Ron Hunt “Stay positive at all times and all ways.” Research about “peak” sports performance shows that a positive attitude results in greater outcomes. No surprise, right? You’ve probably noticed this already as you play. You also may have played other sports before and seen this in your previous experience. So here are a few…
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Sports, February 2022
Relishing Pickleball: USA Pickleball National Championships
David Zapatka The USA National Pickleball Championships were held for the third time at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, Calif., this past December. With 2,342 players competing in 3,944 matches in 172 brackets, it was the largest tournament in the history of pickleball. Over $70,000 in prize money was up for grabs.…
Sports, February 2022
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Open to RRAZ Players
Winter season is fully underway and the bridge club is really going strong! If you have been thinking about joining a bridge group, now is the time to do it. There is a place for everyone in the Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club. For general and specific information and questions about the bridge club, contact…
Sports, February 2022
Softball Player Profile: Allie Woodcock
Ken Muhlbeier Because his father was a prolific boxer and had no love for team sports, Allie Woodcock was first encouraged and instructed in the pugilistic arts. Soon, other boys in their Norfolk, Va., neighborhood were showing up for instructions and sparring sessions. When neighborhood mothers became aware of what their youngsters were dabbling in,…
Sports, February 2022
The Mixed Putting League Is Back!
After a season hiatus, the putting league has resumed at Robson Ranch. In November and early December, we had three events where we enjoyed beautiful warm and sunny weather, saw old friends again and met many new residents. As in the past, the putting league meets every other Thursday, with two money holes for each…
Sports, February 2022
26th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival Returns
Deborah Muller Every ticket is a reserved seat as the 2022 Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival streams virtually over 18 days. For more than a quarter of a century, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival has celebrated Jewish culture through film, bringing an exciting lineup of films to Arizona honoring Jewish traditions and heritage. From…
Sports, February 2022
Motorcycle Riders of Sun Lakes Welcomes All Area Riders
Eight years ago, a small group of us, who were then strangers tired of riding alone, placed a small ad in the October Sun Lakes Splash inviting like-minded motorcycle enthusiasts to respond and introduce themselves. And respond they did! Our organization, called Motorcycle Riders of Sun Lakes, was formed, and by December that year, our weekly…
Sports, February 2022
Softball Tournament Provides Exciting Competition
Ken Muhlbeier The Robson Ranch softball club hosted their first tournament of the season featuring five teams from various active adult communities. From nearby locations, the Palm Creek Vipers were joined by the Mission Royale Titans. Also competing were the Sun City Rock-kickers who came all the way from Surprise to join the battle. The…