Bill Barnard As we embark on a new year, it is a time for many to reflect on the connections we’ve built and to celebrate the achievements we’ve accomplished over the last year, and to look to a bright new year full of opportunity. As I reflect on the people important to me, I am truly grateful…
Category: January 2025
January 2025, Generals
First Samba Tournament!
Come join us for a fun-filled day of Samba with your fellow Creekers! We will play one game in the morning and one in the afternoon with lunch served in between. Muffins will be served in the morning along with coffee, water, and hot tea. Big payouts will go to the four top winners! Where:…
January 2025, Generals
Word of the Month: Elysian
David Zapatka Reader Kim Park writes, “I frequent Elysian Spa here in Chandler. I love their name, Elysian, which is one of my favorite words. You might want to research this word for a future WOTM column.” Elysian—ely·sian i-ˈli-zhən; ih-lizh-uhn adjective: blissful or delightful in a way that seems otherworldly; of, relating to, or resembling…
January 2025, Sports
PCSSA and the Year Ahead
Fred Dresser The new year has started and the holidays are once again behind us. Calendar year 2024 saw the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) start their 30th season of softball here in PebbleCreek. It also saw the passing of players who played and loved this game. The PCSSA is a tight knit group of…
January 2025, Sports
PebbleCreek Tennis Club Evolves
Barbara Camozzi We have a few changes to the PebbleCreek Tennis Club board. The board is transitioning to new members and we want to acknowledge the three members who have graciously served their two-year terms. Vikki Constable was the tournament director and did a fabulous job organizing each event with her heart and soul. She managed…
Sports, January 2025
Play Your Best Pool: Playing with the Flow of the Game or Match
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Most players would benefit from playing within the rhythm or flow of the game or match they are in. Millions of competitive billiard players wanting to improve their winning percentage should consider the flow of the game or match. Let us first talk about the flow of a game. When I…
January 2025, Sports
Hole In One – January 2025
Phil Smyth Makes His Fourth Hole-in-One! Howie Tiger On Nov. 14, Phil Smyth made an ace on hole number 4 of the Eagle’s Nest course. This terrific shot was made during a regular PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) Thursday event. As such, Phil qualified to share in the annual hole-in-one prize along with six other…
January 2025, Sports
Billiard Club Monthly Tournament Winners
Johnny Henson Players of the month for November 2024 were Rene Lefebvre with 5 wins and Blair Dreyfus with 4 wins. King of the Hill was Johnny Henson. Monday noon to 2 p.m. 8-Ball tournament: Rene Lefebvre (x3), Johnny Henson Tuesday 8 a.m. to noon 8-Ball tournament: Lynn Warren (x2), Dan Harris, Bill Frustaglia Wednesday…
January 2025, Sports
Happy New Year!
Kim Jacobs-Nicholson The Bocce Club hopes you all enjoyed the holidays with family and friends. The Fall season winners were: Tuesday morning: Rogue Rollers II Tuesday evening: 3-way tie between Bocce Buds, PC Rollers, Rock N Rollers Wednesday morning: USA Bocce Wednesday evening: tie between Boccelisms and Doozy Batz Thursday evening: Court Jesters II Friday morning:…
January 2025, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Playing the Middle
David Zapatka If you have played pickleball very long, you’ve heard of this strategy, “hit the middle of the court.” What does this mean, why should we do it and why does it work? Our first thought may be that this means to hit the middle of the opponents’ side of the court. This is…