David Zapatka Want some tips to help you with your forehand groundstroke? Quoting from Pickleball Fundamentals by Mary Littlewood, when hitting a forehand groundstroke, “From the moment the ball leaves the opponent’s paddle, you should be tracking its flight with your eyes to aid you in judging the speed and direction of the ball. Move to the…
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Sports, November 2021
The Vestibular System and Balance
AzOPT Balance is a complex interaction of systems. It has both internal (inside our bodies) and external components (outside). These components work together in healthy individuals to maintain or regain balance. These components also know which way is up, what direction and how fast you are moving, and can make posture adjustments to catch you…
Sports, November 2021
Billiard Club Purchases Ball Polisher
Johnny Henson The PebbleCreek Billiard Club bought a ball polisher for $950. We also have four sets of balls, so we can change them out each week. I want to thank all the members of the Billiard Club for supporting and growing the sport of pool/billiards in our community. We plan to polish the balls…
Sports, November 2021
Learn to Play Tennis
Susan Hunt Have you ever considered learning how to play tennis, or haven’t played in quite some time and would like to play again? The PebbleCreek Tennis Club will be offering beginner and beginner/intermediate tennis lessons conducted by a certified tennis professional. Classes are one hour for six consecutive weeks, and the cost is $60.…
Sports, November 2021
Oasis Pool Party: PebbleCreek Billiard Club
Johnny Henson At our Sept. 25 Oasis pool party, we had Greg Goss play for our guests. Leslie Henson was singing with him. The pool party was a lot of fun, and we hope to do a party every month. We will be buying a ball polisher to polish the billiard balls each week. We…
Sports, November 2021
Bocce Ball Update
We are just warming up! Yes, the winter season has just begun and is rolling along. George Washington built his personal bocce ball court in the 1780s and helped set the precedent for presidents and American citizens. Now, bocce ball is the third most participated in sport next to golf and soccer. With over 500 players on…
Sports, November 2021
PCSSA 27th Season Gets Underway
Fred Dresser The 27th season of the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) got underway on Oct. 23. Players and family members gathered as 19 teams blanketed the field for the opening ceremonies. What started way back in 1995 with just two teams and 21 players has grown to 19 teams and more than 230 participants. With…
Sports, November 2021
PCLGA “Golfin’ USA” Event November 16
Cheryl Skummer It’s kickoff time for the PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association (PCLGA) on Tuesday, Nov. 16. Co-Chairs Cheryl Skummer and Deb Smedley picked this year’s patriotic theme, Golfin’ USA, in honor of the many veterans who have fought for our freedom. We will tee off at 8:30 a.m. on both east and west courses. The…
Sports, November 2021
Smiles Everywhere at the Tennis Club Welcome Back Social
Donna Gillen On Sept. 25, the Tennis Club had their first full club social in 18 months. We all had a lot of catching up to do. The event was hosted by Jerry and Jill Santy at the Tuscany Falls Tennis Hut. Light snacks and beverages were served as we listened to the music of…
Sports, November 2021
Congrats, Jim Padgitt!
Johnny Henson Jim Padgitt is one of the best players in our billiards club. In August, he won a Tuesday morning eight-ball tournament and also a Friday morning nine-ball tournament.