A new card game is being played at the SunBird clubhouse every Friday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. It is held in the Pima Room. The game is called Swoop. Swoop is a brilliantly engaging and strategic card game that hits all the right notes, and it’s plain old fun. The game uses multiple decks…
Margaret Munsch, Publicity In recognition of February being National Cancer Prevention Month, the Lady 18ers had their “Pink Lady” game and general meeting on Feb. 3. The turnout was great, and a great time was had by all! At the meeting, they raised $74 for the American Cancer Society through a 50/50 draw. The winners…
David Zapatka Have you noticed how often people are hitting lobs these days or is it just me? Think SMASH! The overhead smash is one of the most satisfying and effective shots in pickleball. When executed well, it can end a rally immediately or put your opponents on the defensive. However, many players struggle with…
Mike Watkins Hi and welcome to the SunBird Men’s League monthly update for the month of February. At the time of writing this, it is Feb. 2, Groundhog Day, and 80 degrees. In Canada the groundhog Balzac Billy has seen his shadow, and there are another six weeks of winter. Punxsutawney Phil has predicted six…
Teri Bitler The Lady Niners are bundled up, smiling, and ready to take on the course at 7:30 a.m. sharp—proving once again that a little chill can’t stop the Lady Niners from enjoying the game they love. Behind the scenes, Judy Johnston and Ranee Seaman are hard at work preparing our Home and Home Invitational…
