Dennis Whitley Have you ever wanted to learn the game of tennis but did not know how to get started, or maybe you played many years ago and would like to get back to the game? Here’s your chance to be introduced or reintroduced to tennis, the game that you can enjoy for a lifetime.…
Tag: tennis
August 2024, Sports
Men’s Drop-In Tennis Is Cool!
Ken Minichiello The current heat wave isn’t keeping Men’s Drop-In Tennis players off the courts thanks to an IcyBreeze portable A/C unit! With drop-in’s rotating format, the person sitting out during play can take full advantage of the air-conditioned air being provided at the bench. A special thank you to John Haas for personally purchasing…
Sports, May 2024
Men’s Drop-In Tennis Annual Party
Ken Minichiello It was a perfect sunny day for the Men’s Drop-In Tennis Party in March at the Oasis Pool. Everyone had a great time enjoying not only the camaraderie and socialization among the players and their wives or significant others, but also for the great food that included BBQ, hamburgers and hot dogs, homemade…
April 2024, Sports
Women’s Tennis Team Alley Girls Ends Season with a Great Performance
Vikki Constable The West Valley Women’s Tennis League (WVWTL) ended the 4.0 season on March 1 with nine teams from the West Valley. PebbleCreek’s Alley Girls, playing in their third season since 2021, placed fourth out of eight teams. The 4.0 caliber from the WVWTL play most Fridays at 11 a.m. at the Tuscany Falls…
March 2024, Front Page
Stingers Tennis Team Buzzing with Activity
Norma Whitley It is halfway into the tennis match season for the Stingers Tennis Team. The weather has cooled off tremendously from the heat of this past summer and fall. Still, the team is practicing and ready for match play with other active senior communities in the west valley. The West Valley Women’s Tennis League…
December 2023, Sports
Thank You to Our Tennis Club Boards
Donna Gillen Only one more month before I go on to other endeavors within the Tennis Club—it has been wonderful. Our tennis board brings so much passion and guardianship to our club. The two presidents I have worked under have led with different styles, but with a drive to elevate the club each year. Michael…
December 2023, Sports
Poker Tennis
Donna Gillen Who ever thought you could lose your tennis game and still be a winner? Well, Vikki Constable, tournament director for the tennis club, came up with a winner of an event: “Poker Tennis.” The concept was simple: win or lose, you get a playing card. At the end of the five sets of…
Sports, September 2023
Tennis at PebbleCreek
Donna Gillen Excitement is brewing on the courts as we “fall” into autumn. Our Tournament Director, Vikki Constable, and our Social Director, Sharon Connors, have been busy this summer planning events to kick off the next season of activities and adventures for our members. First in the lineup is the return of the Welcome Back…
Sports, September 2023
Cool Times at the Oasis Pool
Donna Gillen The sunset at the Oasis Pool Ramada on Aug. 2 was remarkably beautiful. The temperatures may have been toasty that evening, but the breeze flowing through the Ramada made for a very pleasant dinner and social time for the PebbleCreek Tennis Club. Club members brought items to grill, a dish to pass, and lots…
Sports, August 2023
The Amigos—a Tennis Tradition
Donna Gillen Charlie Reinert has been leading the Amigos tennis group for several years. He shared with me the beginnings of this amazing group of dedicated he-man tennis players. The group started in 2011 organized by Ray Catalan, Steve Owens, Will Smith, Tom Reed, and Charlie. The group slowly grew in players and brought a…