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…
Diane Bostock InSync Tennis Team plays at the 3.5 level in the West Valley Women’s Tennis League. The team has enjoyed six years of weekly practices and Friday league matches. More than that, though, we have enjoyed our friendships with each other. We have supported each other through the loss of a spouse and a husband…
Pat Ingalls The PebbleCreek Passion Tennis Team finished its 2019-2020 season in fifth place in the Women’s Interclub Tennis Association’s 13-team B3 Division. The division’s level of play equates to USTA’s rating of high-3.5 through mid-4.0. “We continually improved as the season progressed, by growing our skills through pro J.R. Lampley’s weekly clinics and by…
Dennis Whitley Someone who could build their own airplane would have to be good with their hands, mechanically inclined, and possess knowledge of aviation. Ron Vandervort has these qualities and twenty-two years ago built the airplane that he still flies today. Ron’s love of flying started at the age of six when he and his father…
Roxie Forrest PCTC’s social director, Joan Patchin, deserves a hearty thank you for a job well-done! On Feb. 13, our social, Mardi Gras, was held. Fifty-six members signed up to play tennis and over 68 social members attended the luncheon. Total attendance for this social hit an all-time high of 125! Also, thank you to Diane…
Dennis Whitley Congratulations to the Men’s 4.0 Tennis Team. The team took first place in their division in the West Valley Men’s Tennis League.
Dennis Whitley After a fun and competitive season of tennis in the Men’s West Valley Tennis League, the PebbleCreek Men’s 3.0 team took 1st place in their division.
Roxie Forrest The truth is, you can begin playing tennis at any age. It’s great for your physical and mental health. Tennis truly is a sport you can play for a lifetime. What better way to get acquainted with the basics than with some good, old-fashioned lessons on skills and drills? “Skills and Drills” is open to…