Dennis Whitley If you saw JoAnne Terry on the tennis court, and most of us have, you’d expect her past to include high school tennis, college tennis, and USTA team play. That would all be wrong. Actually, being a wife, mother, and flight attendant for 43 years got in the way of devoting any serious…
Norma Whitley With hopes of a cure or solution to COVID-19, the PebbleCreek Tennis Club members and community carry on their lives adapting to changes. Finding ways to stay in touch and communicate with family and friends has been a challenge; however, it has brought out a need for all of us to test new waters…
Dennis Whitley Oftentimes, the Tennis Player of the Month article highlights what that player has done off the court. In the case of John Flynn, his accomplishments on the court almost overshadow his achievements off the court. John is a native of Portland, Ore., where he grew up, attended college, taught high school english and…
Norma Whitley Tennis players are finding the time to stay fit and healthy during the summer at PebbleCreek. The importance of following the safety guidelines set forth by the governor and PCHOA is imperative for the protection of all the members of our community. With temperatures in the triple digits, staying properly hydrated and nourished…
Dennis Whitley Most of us have heard the expression, “If I told you, I’d have to kill you.” This is usually said in jest. However, in the case of Gary Ludwig’s career with the U.S. Air Force, it wasn’t a laughing matter, since his work was confidential and required a high level of security clearance.…
Dennis Whitley What started out as a few tennis players at Men’s Drop-In discussing the desire to play full sets has blossomed into a group of approximately 30 men that play three days a week. An invitation is sent to the group, and the members can then decide if they are available to play and…
Dennis Whitley The tennis courts reopened in May, however, the Amigos tennis group decided to err on the side of caution and resumed play on June 2. The Amigos are a tennis group of approximately 40+ players that play on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. For information about the PebbleCreek Tennis Club, please contact Dennis…
Dennis Whitley What do helicopters, Bill Gates, and Singapore have in common? Not much really, but all three were part of Dan Clinton’s life before PebbleCreek. Dan was born in California, but spent most of his childhood and adult life in Oregon. After completing his ROTC at Oregon State, Dan enlisted in the Army and…
Dennis Whitley When you ask someone about their introduction to tennis, you expect to hear about a family member or school program, not Jimmy Connors and Farrah Fawcett. However, that is how Randy Welsh first encountered tennis, while working as a stagehand at the Denver Auditorium Arena in the 1970s where the top men’s players…
Dennis Whitley On a beautiful sunny day, the PebbleCreek Tennis Club’s Social Director, Joan Patchin, created a wonderful Mardi Gras party for members to enjoy. Tournament Director Diane Bostock arranged social tennis play on the Eagle’s Nest and Tuscany tennis courts making a good time for all. A delicious Louisiana style menu was served along with…