David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, following is a summary of her advice regarding how to defend against the lob. How should you defend against the opponents lobbing over your heads? In a word, “communication.” Both partners must communicate with one another. The first priority…
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Sports, April 2023
Billiard Club Tournament Winners
Johnny Henson Here are the winners of the February PebbleCreek Billiard Club tournaments. * Monday noon to 2 p.m. 8-Ball tournament winners: Bob Macy, 3-way tie Rene Lefebvre/Blair Dreyfus/Bob Macy, Johnny Henson, 2-way tie Jim Chyzyk/Rene Lefebvre * Tuesday 8 a.m. to noon 8-Ball tournament winners: Lynn Warren (x2), Mark Mecklenburg (x2) * Wednesday 2…
Sports, April 2023
PCCC Valentine’s Day Celebration
Roxann Sykes A beautiful time to celebrate Valentine’s Day was enjoyed by members of the PebbleCreek Community Church (PCCC) in the Chianti Room in February. The Italian buffet provided by PebbleCreek catering was delicious, and the table decorations brought in by our Fellowship Committee were so pretty. Music was provided by Steve Jensen’s Sundance Band,…
Sports, April 2023
Here’s What’s Happening on the Pickleball Courts
Mimi Blythe Congratulations to the new PebbleCreek Pickleball Officers! We welcome our new officers—Bob Chester is returning after a several-year absence to again be our president, Sharon Hadley was re-elected for a third year as treasurer, and Marty Braden for a second year as officer at large. The membership also proudly announces newcomers Jeff Gauvin,…
Sports, April 2023
Wade Biddix Successfully Defends PCMGA Club Championship
Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) Club Championship was again won by Wade Biddix. He shot a gross score of 226 in this three-day event and defended his title won in 2022. This PCMGA major tournament was held on Feb. 2, 4, and 9. In the first round at Eagle’s Nest, Wade shot…
Sports, April 2023
Willie Mosconi Signed Cue Balls
Pictured is 14-time world pocket billiard champion Willie Mosconi. The photo is him actually signing cue balls. His record in 1954 of 526 balls without a miss when he quit stood until about 1 year ago. It took that player 10,000 tries to break Mosconi’s record. He ran 100 over to 626 and quit. A…
Sports, April 2023
A Tribute to John Flynn Tennis Social
Donna Gillen On Feb. 23, our club gathered to celebrate a maverick in the Tennis Club. John Flynn was an innovative as well as an exceptional volunteer and asset to our club. The Tournament Director, Vikki Constable, planned a Round Robin event and our Social Director, Sharon Connors, hosted an afternoon luncheon to commemorate John.…
Sports, April 2023
Billiard Club Resident and Guest Tournament
Johnny Henson Pictured are players in the Friday 4 to 8 p.m. Resident and Guest Tournament. Front row, from left to right, are Marv Schrock, Ken Copps, and Johnny Henson. Back row, from left to right, are Bill Armbruster, Chuck Johnson, Blair Dreyfus, Randy Adams, and Joe Armbruster. Thanks to Blair Dreyfus for being a…
Sports, April 2023
Hole-in-One: Two Aces for Bernie!
John Peehl Bernie Rayner of PebbleCreek had a hole-in-one at Arizona Traditions Golf Course’s 7th hole, par 3 with a 7 iron from 97 yards on Jan. 21, and followed it up with a hole-in-one at Coyote Lakes Golf Course’s 9th hole, par 3 from 133 yards with a driver on Feb. 17. Two hole-in-ones…
Sports, April 2023
Hole-in-One: Jackie Christianson Scores ONE!
Carole Schumacher Jackie Christianson achieved her second hole-in-one on March 9 on the 17th hole of Tuscany Falls East. She was playing with Nicola Witty, Kathy Foord, and Mary Pinski. It was a nice 71-degree day with light winds and the red flag was at 118 yards. “After I hit my shot, the other players…