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…
Donna Gillen The lazy days of summer may be a phrase, but it doesn’t apply to the tennis courts. There are many activities still running strong, just maybe a little earlier in the day or later in the evening. If you are looking for some great mind and body exercises, look no further. Here’s a…
Donna Gillen Soft spoken and humble: our third model of strong leaders in our tennis club is Dan Schimmelpfennig. The first time you meet Dan you see the calming gentleness of his demeanor. He is a man who leads by example and is unafraid to show his faith. Dan started playing tennis in his 20s.…
Donna Gillen Imagine being at the symphony. The first note you hear is from Mahler’s Symphony No. 5; the trumpets blast with a powerful force! That is the experience this writer had watching the third Randy’s Rowdy Rascals Tournament. The first serve was a powerhouse, yet the return was just as powerful and with the gracefulness…
Donna Gillen The PebbleCreek Tennis Club held their annual mixed doubles championship tournament on March 23, coordinated by our tournament director Vikki Constable. This event brings out the best of the best tennis players to compete for the honor of having their name engraved on the plaque in the Tennis Hut. Only the top players…
Donna Gillen Doug Stansfield is truly a tireless giver. He has been our court administrator for several years now. He quietly ensures that all events are scheduled properly and without a hitch. He monitors all use of the courts, double checking the time limits as well as the proper courts usage for the ball machine.…
Norma Whitley and Donna Gillen The Stingers tennis team headed by captain Dottie Kiley and co-captain Karen Lodico completed a successful season in the 3.5 level West Valley Women Tennis League, which is for ladies whose age is 50 and above. Season play starts in October and ends in March.
Donna Gillen On Feb. 23, our club gathered to celebrate a maverick in the Tennis Club. John Flynn was an innovative as well as an exceptional volunteer and asset to our club. The Tournament Director, Vikki Constable, planned a Round Robin event and our Social Director, Sharon Connors, hosted an afternoon luncheon to commemorate John.…
Donna Gillen January 14 was the start of a new era in tennis socials, with Vikki Constable and Sharon Connors taking over the helm of the competitive and social events. The afternoon round started at 3 p.m., with a rather chilly wind blowing on a very cloudy day. Vikki welcomed everyone with a cheery smile…
Donna Gillen The PebbleCreek Tennis Club generously supported the New Life Center this December through monetary and household needs donations. The New Life Center is the largest domestic violence shelter in Arizona. According to the center’s website, it serves more than 1,000 women and children. The drive was held at the Holiday Dinner Dance on…