Bill Barnard The summer season is officially here. We are starting to see some warmer weather with triple-digit temperatures becoming the norm. Let’s hope we see some milder days with some good precipitation this year. Many of you will be heading to cooler climates for at least a short time this summer, so please travel…
Tag: tennis
March 2025, Sports
Men’s Drop-In Tennis January Birthday Celebrations
Ken Minichiello Men’s Drop-In Tennis started 2025 with the celebration of four January birthdays. As usual, Sig Mueller provided his very special baked cake and pastries for the occasion. Celebrating birthdays this month were Dennis Daniel, Mike Brady, Rellen Jones, and Lou Tronzo. Lou was presented with a specially prepared history book by Dennis DeFrain…
February 2025, Generals
Visitors and Residents Can Play Tennis Anytime!
Barbara Camozzi Do you have family or friends coming to PebbleCreek who want to play some tennis? If your visitors are tennis players, the PC Tennis Club has many playing opportunities when registering on our court reservation system. We now have a new Tennis Pro providing various daily clinics, classes, and drills. Visitors can sign up for…
Generals, September 2024
Tennis Lessons
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.…
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…