Look at this! Construction of the new pickleball courts—grand opening coming soon!
Pam McWhorter
Club Members Donate to Local Elementary School
Many thanks to our wonderful Pebblecreek Pickleball Club Members! On July 15, the club held a very successful School Supply Drive for the Elisio C. Felix School in Goodyear; a Title 1 School. Our generous members donated two carloads of school supplies plus numerous gift cards from Target, Walmart, Amazon, and many cash donations. These gifts will go a long way in helping these students start the school year right! A big thank you to volunteers Kathy Delaney, Virginia Coffee, Michelle McKee, Cathy Adkins, and Michelle Devine for helping distribute delicious Arriba’s breakfast burritos.
Many Thanks to Our 19 Volunteer Coaches
The Thursday Morning Ladies Skills & Drills group of 68 ladies would like to express our sincere thanks to the 19 volunteer coaches who showed up over the last four months and worked with us, sharing their experience, skills, and knowledge.
The ladies raised over $900 for Coaching for Courts on behalf of these great coaches. Thank you to: Marty Braden, Kim Ballew, Sean Weaver, Keith McDonald, Chris Johnson, Dave Trimble, Jeff Gauvin, John Stiepel, Jeff Antrican, Joe Sagorsky, Mike Meline, Kevin Hillstrom, Mike Crabtree, Steve Cain, Andrea Dilger, Dalonna Cooper, Tammy Dana-Bashian, Sharon Hadley, and Sandy Crabtree.
Mark Friedenberg Pickleball Hall of Fame Inductee Visit
If you were at the courts on May 29, you were in for a big treat. Pickleball Hall of Fame Inductee Mark Friedenberg was looking to have some fun at PebbleCreek. Mark teamed up with Howard Mendel in a match against Jim Barbe and Greg Wellington. Some amazing pickleball ensued. Jeff Gauvin refereed the game that ended in a 12-10 score, with Mark and Howard as the winners. The large crowd that gathered to watch was hungry for more great pickleball, so the players rotated for a second match. Mark paired up with Greg against Howard and Jim. After some incredible shots and plays, the game ended with an 11-9 score, and Howard and Jim brought home the win. What a great opportunity to watch these amazing athletes.
Updates on Our New Courts!
The grand opening of our new courts will soon be a reality. We all look forward to the date, to be determined. Get ready to mark your calendars!