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…

Irish American Club Gives Back

Paddy H One of the club’s three founding pillars is to be Charitable. And through the years our annual Charity Golf tournament has provided us the ability and funds to stage the following community events where we share those proceeds with our friends and neighbors. As the club is now a recognized 501(c)(3) entity, donations…

Laughter Is Good for the Soul

Kathy Smith and Ellie Daly A nice-sized group from the PebbleCreek Singles Club went to Stir Crazy Comedy Club in the Westgate Entertainment Center. They had a great time with lots of laughs. The headliner was Alex Elkin (seen in the photo in the back and center). Alex has been doing comedy shows for over…

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,…

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…