Peggy McGee The last time the Lady Putters were all together to putt was March 11. What were they doing with their time now that they weren’t on the putting green every Wednesday? After a very unofficial, non-scientific survey was sent out, not one of the respondents said “practicing putting.” If this continues, everyone in…
Peggy McGee Although they are still not able to putt as a group, the Lady Putters plan to continue their long-established practice of hosting a Christmas in July event to support the local Food Bank. Rather than bringing donations of non-perishable foods to the Madera Clubhouse, ladies are asked to take them to Putter President…
Peggy McGee Lady Putters who have been given a gift card when attending one of the luncheons should check the expiration dates on their cards. If the card will expire before the Pro Shop reopens for usual business, the expiring card can be turned in for a new card. At this time, only cards with…
Peggy McGee The Lady Putters had their March awards luncheon and ceremony before most activities came to a screeching halt because of COVID-19. During the six-week reporting period, the Money Hole Winners included Elaine Walker, Lynda Pilcher, Patty Hall, and Sylvia Butler. This money hole is considered the most difficult by those who set up…
Peggy McGee When is a good time to join the Lady Putters? Any Wednesday morning, is the correct answer. Year round the ladies gather on the back patio of the clubhouse for a round of putting. From late October until the end of May, they start arriving for check-in at 9:15 a.m., and from May…
Peggy McGee Besides the board of officers, there are ten ladies behind the scenes who keep the Putters running smoothly week after week throughout the year. Kathy Guy coordinates all those who set up the course each week, ensuring they are trained on how to place the hole numbers to accommodate both right and left-handed…
Peggy McGee January has seen some below average temperatures with lots of frost delays on the golf course, but that hasn’t kept the Lady Putters away from the putting green. After putting on January 22, 53 ladies adjourned to the ballroom for their first luncheon of the new year. They feasted on a healthy green salad…
Peggy McGee About 75 ladies attended the Lady Putters Holiday luncheon after putting on a brisk December morning. They enjoyed a meatloaf meal with a slice of holiday perfect pumpkin pie for dessert. At each place setting was a cleverly wrapped yet practical gift from the board with the message: Money is scarce and times…
Peggy McGee Even after their generous outpouring of help for the Green Valley Food Bank during their Christmas In July collection, after the Lady Putters learned of the shortage of food at the Food Bank, they decided to host a Christmas in December event. In the 45-minute donation period, the 94 ladies who putted that…
Peggy McGee At a recent even, the Lady Putters held a raffle to support Women Warriors, a 501(c)(3) charity in Tucson that helps homeless, unemployed, and under employed female veterans with housing, clothing, counseling, and referral services.