David Zapatka Pickleball is a game of movement, quick reactions, and constant decision-making. However, one of the most valuable skills a player can develop is something that appears to be the opposite of all that activity: stillness. Learning to quiet the mind, remain calm, and stay composed between and during points can dramatically improve both…
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October 2026, Sports
2026 Bradshaw-Neu Charity Tennis Classic
The 2026 Bradshaw-Neu Charity Tennis Classic is Sunday, Nov. 15 through Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Cottonwood Tennis Club (all 7 courts) in Sun Lakes, Ariz. Player Perks and Highlights * Daily Meals Included: Enjoy delicious daily breakfast and lunch with registration, including our featured “O Canada Lunch Day.” * Charity Impact: Proceeds directly support…
Sports, October 2026
American Bandstand Dance Night: Get Ready to Rock Around the Clock!
Jennifer Wright Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for a night of great music, dancing, and fun with your PebbleCreek Pickleball friends! The PebbleCreek Pickleball Club is turning up the volume with an American Bandstand Dance Night on Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Tuscany Falls Ballroom. And this isn’t just any dance—it’s a…
Sports, October 2026
The Lure of the PCSSA
Fred Dresser As you read this article, you probably wonder just what makes up the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA). The PCSSA is made up of individuals (men and women) who come from many walks of life. We have veterans, first responders, financial, medical, and legal professionals, construction contractors, teachers, scientists, the list goes on…
Sports, October 2026
Play Your Best Pool: Taking a Closer Look at FargoRate
Johnny Henson This article is written by Steve Farmer. A FargoRate rating is meant to reflect a player’s true ability based on results. What often gets overlooked is how much the playing conditions can influence those results. One of the biggest differences comes down to the type of table being used, especially when comparing Valley…
October 2026, Sports
Billiards Club President’s Message
Blair Dreyfus Hope everyone had a great Labor Day! Who am I kidding. If you’re like me you did nothing unusual on Labor Day because every day is a holiday when you’re retired! I did watch the news about all the problems people had driving and flying to and from their destinations and I just…
October 2026, Sports
Billiards Club Bests CantaMia on Their Home Turf
Dan Harris, Travel Team Coordinator On Aug. 28, four players from the PebbleCreek Billiards Club (PCBC) drove down to southern Goodyear to face four talented opponents from the CantaMia (CM) Billiards Club. PCBC was hungry to avenge two earlier losses to their friendly rivals. CantaMia, meanwhile, was eager to protect its bragging rights and show…
October 2026, Sports
CantaMia and PebbleCreek Women Play to a Rousing Tie!
Blair Dreyfus On Aug. 13, the CantaMia (CM) women’s club ventured down/up—I guess it’s a matter of perspective—to PebbleCreek (PC) to play a match against our women’s club. CantaMia sent three representatives—Claudia Deardorff, Vickie Jones and Judy Spiller, and PebbleCreek countered with five players—Kathy Smith, Rochelle Zuckerbrow, Judy Jensen, Diana Horton-Smith, and Betty Weaver. The…
Sports, October 2026
Billiards Club Defeats Sundance Again in a Drama-Free 8-Ball Matchup
Dan Harris, Travel Team Coordinator On Aug. 11, the Sundance Billiards Club from Buckeye made the trek to PebbleCreek’s Salerno Billiards Room for another inter-club showdown against the PebbleCreek Billiards Club (PCBC). The morning’s match unfolded under three highly effective pace-killers: a room cold enough to make the balls shiver, break shots that mostly just…
Sports, October 2026
Greg O’Connor Scores His First Hole-in-One Ever!
Howie Tiger On Aug. 13, Greg O’Connor made a hole-in-one on the 12th hole at Eagle’s Nest. He did it while playing in a PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) event where the format was 2 Net with 3 Net on par 3’s. As such, Greg now qualifies for the PCMGA annual hole-in-one prize. Greg is…