The Over The Hill Gang – Phoenix

Surprise, AZ

February 14, 2026

A Valentine’s Day Fabulous 50’s Putt was hosted by Don and Bonnie McDonald and Ron and Carol Boen on Feb 14th, at the Boen’s home. It was a near perfect weather day. There was approx. 60 people in attendance and 19 classic cars! The cars are always impressive. The outfits worn in the true 50’s style were outstanding!

Jonathon of Metal/Body Classics was asked to serve as our car judge. His overall pick for attire and best car went to Mike and Suzy Arney for their 1956 Ford Victoria. The trophy was a parking meter that had been in Bonnie’s family for a long time. With Ron Boen’s expertise it was turned into a great trophy!

Another fun part of the day was the Hot Wheel races. Each person paid $5.00 to enter the races. The girls really showed the fellas how to race! Val Altgilbers won 1st place and a cash prize of $85.00. The other half of the pot will go to the club. Harriett Zeaman came in 2nd place winning a toy Coca Cola truck and trailer. Way to go ladies!

Besides all that there was a hula hoop contest won by Ruth Whitfeldt and a bubble gum blowing contest won by Debbie Thomas.

There were burgers, hot dogs, root beer floats, and chocolate sundaes. To end the day, the Hometown Hero’s barbershop quartet stopped by and sang a few songs!

Thanks to ALL who helped make the day happen and ALL the attendees!

Write up by: Don McDonald

Pictures by: Margaret Maione and Al Turley

January 18, 2026

Deer Valley, AZ

Pictures by: Helen Gwynn, Al Turley and Danise Cover

Our January Putt took us to an open house at John and Helen’s garage. We also invited the members of the Southwest Street Rods to join us for food and refreshments. It was a great chance for our clubs to get together and socialize. There were 41 members and 31 guests in attendance. There was a total of 71 cars. What a great turnout!

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