Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Over the years cue sticks have evolved a lot. In 1978 I was playing with house sticks in the local pool hall in Big Spring, Texas, when the owner encouraged me to order a cue from a friend of his in Colorado Springs, Colo. His name was Bill Stroud, the owner…
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July 2025, Sports
PCM9GA Holds Cha Cha Cha Tournament
Erv Stein Our PebbleCreek Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Association (PCM9GA) exciting spring event activities, on the heels of our extraordinarily successful April 17 Member-Guest Charity event that raised $10,000 for our local Luke Airforce Base MOAA Chapter, conducted a Cha Cha Cha Scramble Tournament event utilizing our Tuscany Falls West Course on May 8. This 1…
July 2025, Sports
PCL9GA Travels
Pat Jensen The PebbleCreek Ladies Nine-Hole Golf Association (PCL9GA) league likes to challenge themselves with different courses occasionally. They recently went to Verrado Golf Course and the Wigwam Golf Course. Some played 9 holes and some played 18. A great time was had by all.
July 2025, Sports
Captain Kathy’s Pickleball for Beginners
Spike Razem Teaching pickleball to PebbleCreekers needs to be educational and fun. “Captain” Kathy Aalto, along with her various instructors and student partners, performs this excellent role for the PebbleCreek (PC) Pickleball Club on a weekly basis. As most active adults agree, pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in North America and proves to be important…
July 2025, Sports
PCMGA and PCLGA Mixer Tournament Results
Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) matched up with the PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association (PCLGA) in a two-day mixer tournament, which was held on May 6 on the Tuscany Falls East course and on May 8 on the Tuscany Falls West course. Each day a two-man team from the PCMGA was matched with…
July 2025, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: The Art of Blocking
David Zapatka Last month we discussed how to beat the bangers. Blocking at the kitchen line was a key strategy. This article will pick up with that focus. Consider these strategies to improve your blocking skills. 1. You know the hard shot is coming. Be prepared, knees bent, relaxed, eyes on the ball, paddle out…
Sports, July 2025
PCSSA and the Fourth of July
Fred Dresser Previous articles provided you, the reader, with the history of the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA), from its humble beginning in 1995 to its 30th season of play that commenced last October. You’ve also read how this league has players, volunteers, etc. from 33 states across this great country. You’re probably asking yourself,…
July 2025, Sports
PebbleCreek Battles CantaMia in Dual-Location Showdown
Dan Harris, travel team coordinator On May 23, the PebbleCreek Billiards Club (PCBC) and CantaMia (CM) clashed in a spirited billiards competition, with matches hosted simultaneously at both communities. At PebbleCreek, two matches unfolded. The first featured four players from each club in one-on-one 8-ball games, with each player facing every opponent twice for a…
July 2025, Sports
Bocce Club Announces Dates for 2025-26 Seasons
Kim Jacobs Fall 2025 Registration dates: Aug. 16-30 Season start date: Sept. 15 Season end date: Nov. 8 Length: 8 weeks League days and times: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:30 a.m. (Tuesday might be 10:30 a.m.) Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Winter 2025-26 Registration dates: Oct. 11-25 Season start date: Nov. 10 Season end…
July 2025, Sports
Bocce Club Spring League Winners
Kim Jacobs Spring bocce league is over, and it’s time now to stay cool in our air-conditioned homes or in other states that have cooler weather until bocce starts up again in the fall. Congrats to the following top three teams from each league for the spring season! Tuesday mornings: 1st place: PC Rollers 2nd…