Nancy Popenhagen The PebbleCreek Pickleball Club, with almost 1,600 members, was very busy in November. The club held its first of several in-house PebbleCreek tournaments with 72 teams playing in the mixed doubles tournament. Held on Nov. 1, there was great play all day, with each team playing eight to nine games. In the end,…
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Sports, December 2022
Cheer on the Desert Diamonds!
The PebbleCreek Desert Diamonds women’s softball team has committed to league play with teams from Sun City West and Sun City Grand, and kicked off their debut season on Nov. 19. Their next scheduled play will be Saturday, Dec. 10, participating in a Round Robin Tournament held at Liberty Field in Sun City West, with…
Sports, December 2022
What’s Happening on the Pickleball Courts
Nancy Popenhagen The PebbleCreek Pickleball Club, with almost 1,600 members, was very busy in November. The club held its first of several in-house PebbleCreek tournaments with 72 teams playing in the mixed doubles tournament. Held on Nov. 1, there was great play all day, with each team playing eight to nine games. In the end,…
Sports, December 2022
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the Lady Niners had their annual kick-off tournament. The theme was the 1980s! Chairs for the event were Patti Hedgepeth, Cathy Dosch, and Carla Woodward. The golf was a shamble with a twist of pearls for putting. Lunch was served in the Chianti Room with dessert and prizes after golf. Best…
Sports, December 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Pickleball Market Continues to Grow
David Zapatka Last month we announced Major League Pickleball had arrived. High-profile individuals Drew Brees, James Blake, Lebron James, Draymond Green, Kevin Love, and a host of others invested in teams. The new Vibe Pickleball League was recently announced. The first high-profile team owner is Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team.…
Sports, December 2022
PCM9GA Hit the Road in October; Holiday Party Coming in December
Mark Eichkorn The niners took to the road in October, as the Pebblecreek courses closed for overseeding. They played two tournaments off site: a 4-Man Shamble held at the Verrado Founders Course and a 4-Man Scramble held at the Falcon Dunes Course. The Founders Tournament was won by Keith Anolick, Kevin Anolick, Bill Hill, and…
Sports, December 2022
Gimme Girls Play Golf at Luke!
Nine Gimme Girls and three guests enjoyed a great golf day at Luke Air Force Base on Friday, Oct. 14. They wore their pink shirts in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They played Arizona One Ball. Sharon Johnson, Barb Chilton, Suzan Simons, and Judy Brown won first place with a -12. The other two…
Sports, December 2022
The Return of the Round Robin
Donna Gillen Fall is in the air and the tennis courts are getting hot with activities. On Oct. 22, the Tennis Club opened its official first Round Robin of the season, followed by a social afterwards. Sixty-four members signed up to compete and receive a coveted prize upon winning! It was a lovely morning for…
Sports, December 2022
Bocce Club Is on a Roll!
Caela Casarino After longer than expected court refurbishment, the courts finally reopened for the remainder of the fall season on Oct. 20. The courts are a little different this time with no dotted lines and a layer of fine sand, but so far all the playing reviews have been positive. The bocce courts at Sunrise…
Sports, December 2022
Welcome Back, Amigos Tennis Group
Norma Whitley On a beautiful sunny fall day, the Amigos tennis group gathered to welcome back all members that were away for the summer months. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch at Eagle’s Nest restaurant, shared their summer experiences, and had time to catch up on the happenings at PebbleCreek. The Amigos are a cohesive group…