The Over The Hill Gang – Phoenix

Surprise, AZ

October 7, 2025

Our October Putt took the Gang to Spencer’s Place in Surprise. Spencer’s Place was chosen as they will be receiving our annual charity proceeds from the Christmas Party Silent Auction. Spencer’s Place employs developmentally challenged individuals who otherwise would have nothing to do. Spencer’s is known for great coffee, tea and other beverage options. They also have great breakfast sandwiches as well as tasty pastry offerings. As it was a beautiful morning some members sat outside on the patio. Karin York, the owner, as well as numerous employees and customers enjoyed looking at the beautiful classic cars. Don and Andy gave a couple of employees rides which left everyone with smiles on their faces. For those members unable to join us, please stop by and check them out on your own. Everyone who participated had a great time!

Writeup by: Bonnie McDonald

Pictures by: Don McDonald

Peoria, AZ

September 27, 2025

Our September Putt sponsored by Gary & Carol Aden was at Gateway Classic Auto Sales followed by breakfast at Brothers Restaurant. Gateway was having their monthly car show with coffee and donuts but the OTHG cars were the only ones to show up. I do believe the rain had a lot to do with that. We had 7 Hot Rods and a few regular cars. From there we went to Brothers for breakfast and like always we had a good time and good food.

Pictures by Danise Cover

Fountain Hills, AZ

August 23, 2025

Pictures by Danise Cover

Writeup by Val Altgilbers

It was a bright, clear Saturday (8/23/25) morning when almost 30 OTHG members met a Phil”s Filling Station in Fountain Hills for breakfast scheduled for 9am. I got a kick out of driving down Shea along side other members in their club cars, and watching the heads turn for second looks.  That is what it is supposed to be all about–our old cars on the road!!  I thought I was getting there early (8:30) only to find that almost everyone was already there.  I greeted Phil and thanked him for having us at Phil’s  to meet and eat in  the room that fit our needs.  We had 2 members show up (Bob Duyck-back from Oregon, and Page Barnes) who had not RSVP’s, but they took the place of  Brenda and Larry Besore who had to cxl due to medical issues.  Diane and Chuck LaVetter took a scenic route but ended up finding Phil’s eventually.   My breakfast was very good, I thought the service was excellent , and I did not hear any complaints from anyone.  

Thanks to everyone for coming and promoting  the OTHG club by showing up in your  yellow shirts!!!!!

’til we meet and eat again…….Val

Cave Creek, AZ

June 20, 2025

The Over The Hill Gang June 20^th putt was a tour of the Rick Cox Collection in Cave Creek.  We met at the CVS in Cave Creek and then went a short distance down the road to Rick’s estate.  We first gathered in the large room where he normally does his car displays but it was empty as he had hosted an event for Phoenix Children’s the night before.  He does a tremendous amount of charity work.  There were so many stuffed game animals in the alcove above (including an elephant) which he made sure we knew he had not shot.  We then toured his musical collection which was phenomenal.  He had mementos from every rock and roll musician we had ever heard of.

We them went to see his cars.  He only had around 10 but most of them were Kindig productions.  He has the first CF-1 (carbon fiber knockoff of a ’53 Vette) but Kindig had picked it up the night before so we did not get to see it. Anyway, it was a marvelous tour.  There were over 30 of us in attendance (30 OTHG plus about 7 or 8 folks that our tour facilitator brought along).  The tour was set up by Ernie Oakes, the Goodguys Rodders Rep from Phoenix.  Gary Aden had met him at Del Mar and he was more than happy to set this up.  We then went to Heart & Soul for a lunch that was almost as good as the tour.  A good time was had by all.

Writeup by: Gary Aden

Pictures by: Gary Aden, Russ Whitfeldt and Danise Cover

Glendale, AZ

May 19, 2025

Larry and Teresa Way arranged the May breakfast putt to Ronnie’s Café in Glendale, AZ.  A total of 33 people attended. The food was excellent, the conversations cordial and our waitress, Kaylee, was outstanding! Everyone had a great time eating and socializing. After breakfast, 19 of the Gang set off for the Sanderson Ford Car Museum in Glendale, AZ. The museum was started to preserve the Sanderson family’s collection of vehicles and collectibles. We had a private tour led by Matt for us to view and walk through and celebrate the heritage of Sanderson Ford.

Writeup by: Teresa Way

Pictures by: Larry Way, Pat Gerber and Danise Cover

Apache Junction, AZ

April 19, 2025

The April Putt put on by Jim and Carol Dalton was aboard The Steamboat Dolly on Canyon Lake. We had 19 members and 2 guest plus a full boat of paying passengers. If you haven’t taken this cruise, it is highly recommended. The slow cruising around the lake added for a very relaxing time. We enjoyed the scenery of the shapes and colors of the cliffs of the canyon that borders the lake. We were also lucky enough to see two Bald Eagles and their nest. As the boat got closer the birds took flight as if it was planned. They flew around for a short time and returned to the nest. It is always amazing to see these beautiful birds in flight. As we neared the turn around area of the lake, we were treated to a heard of Long Horn Sheep. The boat ride lasted for about an hour and a half. After the cruise we all headed up to Tortilla Flats which was only a few miles up the road. Jim and Carol had made reservations for us at the Superstition Saloon. We were all seated together and within an hour, we had all eaten and were ready to leave. We had great service and great food and a GREAT DAY. Thank you Jim and Carol for a fantastic Putt.

Writeup by: Russ Whitfeldt

Photos by: Russ Whitfeld

Glendale, AZ

March 22, 2025

The March Putt, sponsored by Al & Kathleen Turley, took the Gang to Charley’s Place in Glendale. We had 32 members attend. The food was very good and the drinks, especially the Bloody Mary’s, were very tasty and reasonably priced. Everyone had a great time eating and socializing.

Glendale, AZ

January 19, 2025

Russ Whitfeldt, Gary Aden and Ron Omstead along with the Over The Hill Gang hosted a Putt at Mouse’s Garage.
     In attendance we had 38 members of the club and I’m guessing we had over 20 other Hot Rodder show up. Ron invited a lot of his friends from the past and present and club members invited some of their friends as well. It was fun to sit and watch these car pull in. They ranged from full custom, race cars, open wheel T buckets, Model A’s to 30’s to 40’s to 50’s and 60’s hot rods. It was a true array of American metal.
      The club provided the food and drinks. Gary, Ron and I went back and forth on trying to figure out how much food to get and as it turned out, the right amount was purchased because we didn’t have any left overs. One of the best parts of the day was, we didn’t have one complaint about the food. As a matter of fact, we had a lot of people asked, “Where did we get the sandwiches?”  Costco.
       It was fun to see so many people hanging out together, telling stories or just reconnecting and talking about the old days of drag racing and hot rods.
        It was a great day to be a Hot Rodder and it took a TEAM EFFORT to make it a successful PUTT. Thank you everyone.

Writeup by: Russ Whitfeldt

Photos by: Danise Cover, Mike Arney and Phil Murray