Vikki Constable The West Valley Women’s Tennis League (WVWTL) ended the 4.0 season on March 1 with nine teams from the West Valley. PebbleCreek’s Alley Girls, playing in their third season since 2021, placed fourth out of eight teams. The 4.0 caliber from the WVWTL play most Fridays at 11 a.m. at the Tuscany Falls…
Norma Whitley It is halfway into the tennis match season for the Stingers Tennis Team. The weather has cooled off tremendously from the heat of this past summer and fall. Still, the team is practicing and ready for match play with other active senior communities in the west valley. The West Valley Women’s Tennis League…
Donna Gillen Only one more month before I go on to other endeavors within the Tennis Club—it has been wonderful. Our tennis board brings so much passion and guardianship to our club. The two presidents I have worked under have led with different styles, but with a drive to elevate the club each year. Michael…
Donna Gillen Who ever thought you could lose your tennis game and still be a winner? Well, Vikki Constable, tournament director for the tennis club, came up with a winner of an event: “Poker Tennis.” The concept was simple: win or lose, you get a playing card. At the end of the five sets of…
Donna Gillen Excitement is brewing on the courts as we “fall” into autumn. Our Tournament Director, Vikki Constable, and our Social Director, Sharon Connors, have been busy this summer planning events to kick off the next season of activities and adventures for our members. First in the lineup is the return of the Welcome Back…
Donna Gillen The sunset at the Oasis Pool Ramada on Aug. 2 was remarkably beautiful. The temperatures may have been toasty that evening, but the breeze flowing through the Ramada made for a very pleasant dinner and social time for the PebbleCreek Tennis Club. Club members brought items to grill, a dish to pass, and lots…
Donna Gillen Charlie Reinert has been leading the Amigos tennis group for several years. He shared with me the beginnings of this amazing group of dedicated he-man tennis players. The group started in 2011 organized by Ray Catalan, Steve Owens, Will Smith, Tom Reed, and Charlie. The group slowly grew in players and brought a…
Donna Gillen The lazy days of summer may be a phrase, but it doesn’t apply to the tennis courts. There are many activities still running strong, just maybe a little earlier in the day or later in the evening. If you are looking for some great mind and body exercises, look no further. Here’s a…
Donna Gillen Soft spoken and humble: our third model of strong leaders in our tennis club is Dan Schimmelpfennig. The first time you meet Dan you see the calming gentleness of his demeanor. He is a man who leads by example and is unafraid to show his faith. Dan started playing tennis in his 20s.…
Donna Gillen Imagine being at the symphony. The first note you hear is from Mahler’s Symphony No. 5; the trumpets blast with a powerful force! That is the experience this writer had watching the third Randy’s Rowdy Rascals Tournament. The first serve was a powerhouse, yet the return was just as powerful and with the gracefulness…