Donna Gillen Every once in a while, a very special person comes into our lives. The tennis club has Marty McAllister as a role model, mentor, and selfless member, among other things. I had the chance to interview her after hearing about her very active and giving life. Marty started playing tennis as a young…
Donna Gillen Jill and Jerry Santy hosted our “wear off the turkey” date night on Nov. 28. Twenty-four members of the tennis club stepped up to the challenge to burn off those calories to enjoy a nice hearty appetizer on the patio of the Constables after play. Once again, we Creekers couldn’t ask for better…
Donna Gillen Stepping up to give a very merry ho-ho-ho to the children at the New Life Center this year, the PebbleCreek Tennis Club asked its members to donate toys and gift cards to benefit the mothers and children living in protection during the holidays. The club members responded enthusiastically by donating a myriad of…
Donna Gillen October has been a busy month for the PebbleCreek Tennis Club. Our members have returned from their summer escapes and are actively pursuing the courts and attending the special events. We started off with Date Night, hosted by Jill and Jerry Santy. The event was on the afternoon of Oct. 10 at the…
Donna Gillen Beep beep! The RoadRunners 3.5 tennis team is on the run in the Women’s InterClub Tennis League (WITL)—Valley of the Sun Tennis League. This group is known for their quickness on the courts! Although the season has just started, the Division B-4 RoadRunners are off to a great start. Currently, the team competes…
Susan Hunt Have you ever considered learning how to play tennis, or haven’t played in quite some time and would like to play again? The PebbleCreek Tennis Club will be offering beginner and beginner/intermediate tennis lessons conducted by a certified tennis professional. Classes are one hour for six consecutive weeks, and the cost is $60.…
Donna Gillen It’s still summer here in PebbleCreek as I write this article, and things are just starting to return to normal. Those who were fortunate enough to leave for the summer have actually missed out on some beautiful summer weather here in the Valley and the return of healthy monsoons. It’s a very welcomed change of…
Donna Gillen Join Jill and Jerry Santy as they host our first Date Night of the season! The event will occur on Oct. 10 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Eagle’s Nest tennis courts. Please sign up on the PebbleCreek Tennis website, and include your name, your partner’s name, and contact information. If you do not have a partner,…
Donna Gillen The Welcome Back Social is scheduled for Sept. 25. This is purely a social to meet and greet each other and catch up. Check the PebbleCreek Tennis Club website to sign up and for more information. Our annual Oktoberfest tennis and social gathering will be on Oct. 23. Date Night will resume in early…
Donna Gillen Summer is almost over here in PebbleCreek. Maybe it’s time to review equipment, safety, and court composition for tennis lovers and those interested in the world of tennis. This article will briefly explain proper equipment needs to make your game better, or easier, and the types of courts used world-wide. The French Open…